Assistant Director

Municipality of Princeton

Princeton, NJ

Experience Level: Mid-Level

AICP Certification: AICP Required

Salary: $95,000-110,000

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The Municipality of Princeton’s Planning Department is seeking an innovative and experienced planner to join our team in a full-time position with benefits. The Assistant Director for Current Planning is a mid-career to senior-level land use planning expert and creative and strategic thinker with demonstrated knowledge of Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL), zoning codes and municipal ordinances. Experience and acumen before land-use boards and governing bodies is imperative. The Assistant Director will be responsible for coordinating activities related to the creation and administration of affordable housing. The ideal candidate will have a balance of technical and soft skills, the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and knowledge in the areas of smart growth, housing policy, development, design, historic preservation, transportation policy and sustainability. For full description and to complete an application visit https://www.princetonnj.gov/jobs.aspx

Posted June 6, 2025, 2:17 PM PDT


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