Lead Long-Range Planner for Urban Development

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

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.