Senior Planner

City & Borough of Juneau; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Optional telework after probation

Job summary

City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Community Development Department invites applications for a Senior Planner. The role emphasizes current and long-range planning, mentorship, and training of early-career planners while interpreting the CBJ Land Use Code and related policies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in land use, supervision or team leadership, and familiarity with permitting software. In-person work in Juneau with potential telework after probation is available, subject to policy.

Qualifications

• Experience/education in urban or regional planning, public administration or policy.
• Experience in land use code interpretation and implementation, mentoring staff, permit software, or grant management.
• AICP accreditation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead current and long-range planning efforts and prepare clear staff reports.
• Onboard, train, and mentor early-career planners and staff.
• Interpret CBJ Land Use Code and related policies; manage complex applications.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning

Tools

Tyler Tech EPL

Civic Access

Permitting software

Job description

The City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Community Development Department (CDD) is seeking a Senior Planner.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Our candidates must have experience/education in urban or regional planning, public administration or policy, or a related field; as well as experience in one or more of the following: land use code interpretation and implementation, training/mentoring professional staff, permit software management, and/or grant management. AICP accreditation is preferred but not required.

In general, we want someone who is positive, reliable, and enthusiastic about working with a team as well as independently. We are looking for a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with demonstrated competencies in leadership, analytical thinking and problem solving, and communication skills.

Our ideal candidate has a strong background working with municipal or regional land use code, experience as a supervisor, mentor, and/or team lead, and familiarity with permitting software or similar online platforms.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

We are committed to professionalism and career enhancement, while also sustaining a routine that supports life outside of work. Our schedule is 40+ hours a week, with flexibility to meet employee’s needs or requests.

Joining our team provides an opportunity to interact with a variety of people and organizations, while working on interesting and impactful CBJ projects.

Relocation expenses may be eligible for reimbursement, if approved, but will require a pro-rated repayment if leaving CBJ service in less than four years.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, plus occasional evening hours. Public, Planning Commission, and Assembly meetings may require evening work.

Our office is in downtown Juneau, Alaska, at the Marine View Building, 230 S. Franklin Street. Juneau, Alaska’s Capitol City, is set in Southeast Alaska where the only “road” in or out is the Alaska Marine Highway. To learn more about our remote community, please visit: https://choosejuneau.org/

This is an in-person/in-office position. After completing the one-year probationary period, you may be considered for telework, remote work (in accordance with current CBJ and CDD policy) or flexible work hours, as approved by your supervisor.

The Senior Planner position is an advanced professional level position. This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality customer service and continuity of operations. Senior Planners are responsible for both current and long-range planning, performing complex work independently, following generally established guidelines. This position provides technical information to the Planning Commission, Assembly, and the public.

The position has a strong focus on onboarding, training, and mentoring early-career planners. Training responsibilities include assisting with the development and refinement of procedures, workflows, and daily use of CBJ’s recently integrated permit software system. Experience with Tyler Tech’s EPL and/or Civic Access platforms is beneficial but not required.

Senior Planner responsibilities include interpreting and applying the CBJ Land Use Code (Title 49), comprehensive plans, and related policies; having a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations; reviewing complex land use and development applications; and preparing clear, defensible staff reports and recommendations. This position may attend evening meetings to present planning items to the Planning Commission, Assembly, and other boards or commissions.

Senior Planners may lead the development of area plans, Comprehensive Plan updates, and other long-range planning efforts, managing public engagement, interagency coordination, and communications with City Leadership. Together with the Planning Manager, Senior Planners administer the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund, manage grants, and staff the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and Historic Resources Advisory Committee.

All planners provide in-person Planner on Call services in the Permit Center and via phone or email, as well as perform daily intake on permit and plan applications.

Individuals may opt to pursue an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other approved certification relevant to the position while on the job.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college. A degree in planning, civil engineering, geography, architecture, business or public administration, or a related field, is preferred.

Substitution

Experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. Examples of qualifying experience includes sub-professional or paraprofessional work in environmental, transportation, or community development; architecture; engineering; land surveying; landscape architecture; urban design; historic preservation; geography; geographic information systems; housing administration, grant administration; business management; or research.

AND

Experience

Three (3) years of professional level experience in community or urban planning.

This work must have included one of the following specialties

• Comprehensive/Long-Range Planning.
• Current Range Planning
• Community Development
• Land Use and Code Compliance
• Urban Design
• Economic Development
• Environmental / Natural Resources / Hazard Mitigation Planning
• Housing
• Historic Preservation

Certifications

Must obtain an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other approved certification relevant to the position, within 18 months of appointment and for continued employment.

Other

A current Driver’s License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Minta Montalbo

Phone Number: [phone] Ext. 4337

Email: [e-mail]