ASSOCIATE PLANNER - Range 14 / AMEA
About The Position
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 the Municipality 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 of public 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
- OR 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.
- OR 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.
- OR 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.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and implementation of the comprehensive plan for the Municipality and its elements.
- Conduct environmental planning.
- Perform municipal site selection studies.
- Engage in district and neighborhood planning.
- Process zoning code amendments.
- Review and comment on proposed rezones, conditional uses, subdivisions, and site plans.
- Conduct other studies and technical reports.
- Research and analyze short and long-range planning issues.
- Review public and private development projects for consistency with adopted plans.
- Prepare technical reports and plans.
- Conduct presentations to the general public and municipal boards and commissions.
- Administer grants.
- Manage projects.
- Perform public involvement duties including updating municipal websites, social media accounts, and publications.
- Coordinate efforts between other local, state, and federal agencies, the development community, and the public.
- Function as lead planner on assigned projects.
- Answer inquiries on all aspects of AMC Title 21, Land Use Planning Code.
- Provide staff support to the Historic Preservation Commission, Watershed and Natural Resources Advisory Commission, and Geotechnical Advisory Commission.
- Provide staff support to other municipal boards and commissions as needed.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
