ASSOCIATE PLANNER - Range 14 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a professional planner to perform current planning tasks, focusing on zoning and platting reviews. You will research and prepare case reports, meet with applicants, and support boards and commissions through findings of fact and exhibits.

Responsibilities include pre/post-application meetings, site condition checks, and coordinating with other agencies to ensure compliance with approvals. Background checks and Alaska driver license required.

Qualifications

Six (6) years of urban planning experience for HS diploma or equivalent.
4 years with Associate’s degree; relevant degree substitutions allowed.
2 years with Bachelor’s degree; additional related experience accepted.
Master’s degree adds substantial preference in review and reports.

Responsibilities

Prepare planning reports and case findings for zoning and platting.
Review planning applications and conduct pre/post-application conferences.
Present findings to boards and commissions; ensure compliance with approvals.
Coordinate with departments and agencies; maintain records and exhibits.

Skills

Research

Analysis

Public speaking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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, Development, and Public Works

HOURS OF WORK: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday

LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road

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, applicants 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 general direction within the Planning Department, this position is responsible for performance of professional level planning work to include the research, analysis and preparation of current planning technical and planning related issues primarily involving zoning and platting cases and permits, and other planning and development reviews. Duties include: meeting with potential planning permit applicants and assisting with application preparation; intake and review of planning case applications; holding pre-application meetings; researching case histories; field checking applications against actual site conditions; reviewing case comments received from other agencies; conducting pre-and post- application conferences with applicants and their advisors: preparing case reports for administrators, boards and/or commissions; and writing technical reports and preparing exhibits. Also functions as technical staff to planning related boards, commissions, and committees. Prepares case findings and conclusions. Writes and presents zoning cases1 site plans1 and other planning and development reviews as well as findings of fact and records of appeal for cases. Makes public presentations before boards and commissions. Reviews board minutes. Ensures case compliance with approval conditions. 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.

All Applicants Must Possess And/or Complete

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.

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 applicants.

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. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the 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 applicant’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 applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

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 907-343-4571.

Health / Medical Benefits