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PLANNING AIDE

Code: 02685 Local Non-Competitive

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Where this title is used

Planning Aide is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, performs routine and noncomplex field and office planning work involved in preparing and making surveys, and collecting and compiling data; assists in transposing statistical data into visual form; does related work as required.

Examples of work

  • Performs routine and noncomplex tasks involved in preparing graphic and written presentations of solutions developed for particular planning problems.
  • Performs tasks involved in transposing statistical data into forms suitable for the preparation of maps and charts.
  • Makes simple mathematical calculations.
  • Maintains essential records and files.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

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, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of methods and techniques used in planning work.
  • Knowledge of methods used in making basic arithmetic calculations.
  • Knowledge of fundamentals of algebra, plane geometry, and trigonometry.
  • Ability to understand, remember, and carry out written and oral directions.
  • Ability to learn quickly from written and oral explanations and from demonstrations.
  • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The definition and 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.