Senior Planner examination
Senior Planner open competitive examination (C1268H) for Morris County. Open to residents of New Jersey. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Morris County · Symbol C1268H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of New Jersey.
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| Symbol | C1268H |
|---|---|
| Title | Senior Planner |
| Employer | Morris County |
| Who may file | Open to residents of New Jersey |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | SENIOR PLANNER (16490) |
| Work week (specification) | 40 hours |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Morris County sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for SENIOR PLANNER:
Under the direction of a Supervising Planner or other supervisor in a state or local government agency, performs the more complex technical planning work for the development of a master, functional, or project plan for the development of municipal, county, regional and metropolitan land areas or portions thereof; does related work as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Takes the lead over major details of planning studies and surveys involving complex technical aspects of land use planning.
- Reviews land development proposals and determines, compliance with state, county, and/or municipal regulations.
- Evaluates project proposals against adopted standards, plans, and programs; recommends viable alternatives when required.
- Transmits actions and recommendations of development proposals to municipalities, applicants and other representatives.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title mentions a master's degree and offers an experience-only path for applicants without it, 1 year of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for SENIOR PLANNER:
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the theories, practices, and procedures of land use pla
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Morris County appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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