New Jersey Department of Transportation

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking candidates for the position of Planner Trainee.

ABOUT THE JOB

Collaborate with team members to develop and implement innovative transportation planning strategies, Utilize GIS software for spatial analysis and visualization to support informed decision - marking, communicate effectively with stakeholders through excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills, contribute to the development of technology - driven solutions to enhance workflows and operational efficiency, stay informed about industry trends and best practices in transportation planning, demonstrate problem - solving capabilities and willingness to explore and adopt new processes, procedures and workflows, engage in process improvements initiatives to address inefficiencies and propose solutions to optimize workflows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement innovative transportation planning strategies
• Utilize GIS software for spatial analysis and visualization to support informed decision-making
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders through excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills
• Contribute to the development of technology-driven solutions to enhance workflows and operational efficiency
• Engage in process improvement initiatives to address inefficiencies and propose solutions to optimize workflows

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as the principles of land use planning, history of city planning, planning project design, and planning law and administration
• Valid license as a Professional Planner issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners
• Possession of a current and valid credential as a Certified Planner issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Applicants are required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Air Brakes endorsement.Preferred Skill Set:Basic Automobile Repair, Towing, Emergency Response, Hazmat Awareness, Hazardous Communication Training, Safety Traffic Control for Responders, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Extinguisher and Incident Command System 100/700.

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

0

OTHER

Open to any interested candidates.