ASSOCIATE PLANNER - Range 14 / AMEA

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a mid-level planning professional to assist in the development and implementation of the comprehensive plan and related environmental, zoning, and site planning studies. You will conduct analyses, prepare technical reports, and present findings to boards and the public.

As part of the Long-Range Planning Division, you will coordinate with local, state, and federal entities, manage grant activities, and provide staff support to advisory commissions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Associate’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline and four (4) years of urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline and two (2) years of urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline and urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the comprehensive plan for the Municipality.
• Review and comment on rezones, conditional uses, subdivisions, and site plans.
• Coordinate with agencies, development community, and the public.
• Provide staff support to municipal boards and attend night meetings.

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline

Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT

: Planning

HOURS OF WORK

: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00

LOCATION

:4700 Elmore Rd

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Under the direction of the Long-Range Planning Manager, performs mid-level professional planning services. As a member of the Long-Range Planning Division, this position will assist in the development and implementation of the comprehensive plan for theMunicipality and its elements; environmental planning; municipal site selection studies; district and neighborhood planning; zoning code amendments; reviews and comments on proposed rezones, conditional uses, subdivisions, and site plans; and other studies and technical reports. Duties of this position include research and analyses of short and long-range planning issues, review ofpublic and private development projects for consistency with adopted plans, preparation of technical reports and plans, conducting presentations to the general public and municipal boards and commissions, grant administration, and project management. Perform public involvement duties including updating municipal websites, social media accounts, and publications. Coordinates efforts between other local, state, and federal agencies, the development community, and the public. Functions as lead planner on assigned projects. Answers inquiries on all aspects of AMC Title 21, Land Use Planning Code. Perform other duties as assigned. The Long-Range Planning Division staffs three advisory boards: Historic Preservation Commission, Watershed and Natural Resources Advisory Commission, and Geotechnical Advisory Commission. This position will also provide staff support to other municipal boards and commissions as needed. This position does require attendance at some night meetings. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Associate’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline and four (4) years of urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline and two (2) years of urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline and urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA candidates.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify.

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MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service.Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 90