Planning Coordinator

Northwest Arctic Borough; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Arctic Borough in Kotzebue, AK seeks a Planning Analyst to assist the Director in administering Planning Department duties under Borough Charter and Alaska Statutes. The role involves reviewing code, facilitating zoning, permits, reports, and community outreach.

The ideal candidate has a planning-related degree, strong technical writing, GIS skills, and ability to communicate with residents. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A College Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Natural Resources, Rural Development, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or a related field of study appropriate for planning activities with local Experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.
• Assist in seeking funding for Planning Department services.
• Technical writing experience; interpret Borough Code and State Statutes and adhere to regulations.
• Possess knowledge of the Borough communities.
• Trained in Arc GIS and/or AutoCAD and/or surveying and/or willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents of the Northwest Arctic Borough.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Planning in the administration of the Planning Department function according to the requirements of the Borough Home Rule Charter, Borough Code and Alaska Statutes
• Review and recommend Code amendments as needed
• Assist Administration in Planning, Platting and Zoning Authority
• Administer Title 9 Permits
• Provide written and verbal reports to the Mayor, Assembly, Planning Director and Planning Commission on a regular basis and upon request
• Oversees and implements Planning Department services and functions including but not limited to, permit coordination, record keeping, and reviews, village flood map updates, and community outreach and education
• Prepare and submit Comment Letters on projects as needed that impact the Northwest Arctic Borough
• Ability to travel as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Technical writing

GIS

Communication with residents

Regulatory interpretation

Funding/grant seeking

Knowledge of Borough communities

Willing to learn

Education

College Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Natural Resources, Rural Development, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Surveying

Job description

Duties

• Assist the Director of Planning in the administration of the Planning Department function according to the requirements of the Borough Home Rule Charter, Borough Code and Alaska Statutes
• Review and recommend Code amendments as needed
• Assist Administration in Planning, Platting and Zoning Authority
• Administer Title 9 Permits
• Provide written and verbal reports to the Mayor, Assembly, Planning Director and Planning Commission on a regular basis and upon request
• Oversees and implements Planning Department services and functions including but not limited to, permit coordination, record keeping, and reviews, village flood map updates, and community outreach and education
• Prepare and submit Comment Letters on projects as needed that impact the Northwest Arctic Borough
• Ability to travel as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• A College Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Natural Resources, Rural Development, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or a related field of study appropriate for planning activities with local Experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis
• Assist in seeking funding for Planning Department services
• Technical writing experienceBe able to consistently interpret Borough Code and State Statutes and adhere to specified regulations
• Possess knowledge of the Borough communities
• Trained in Arc GIS and/or AutoCAD and/or surveying and/or willing to learn
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with residents of the Northwest Arctic Borough