ASSOCIATE PLANNER (Senior Administrative Officer) - Range 14 / AMEA
About The Position
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 cases, site plans, 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. Position involves a very high level of public contact, responding to inquiries about planning issues from the general public, land development professionals, and other agencies. Interacts with the public in person and by phone to answer/resolve zoning code related questions, and refers individuals to appropriate departments as necessary. At the associate level, the position works under the guidance of more senior personnel and handles less complex planning cases and projects. Must possess the ability to multitask to include the potential for directing the prioritization of work for technical and board support staff; and be self directed, motivated, and work independent as well as a team member.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Writing technical reports and preparing exhibits.
- Functioning as technical staff to planning related boards, commissions, and committees.
- Preparing case findings and conclusions.
- Writing and presenting zoning cases, site plans, and other planning and development reviews as well as findings of fact and records of appeal for cases.
- Making public presentations before boards and commissions.
- Reviewing board minutes.
- Ensuring case compliance with approval conditions.
- Responding to inquiries about planning issues from the general public, land development professionals, and other agencies.
- Interacting with the public in person and by phone to answer/resolve zoning code related questions, and referring individuals to appropriate departments as necessary.
- Handling less complex planning cases and projects.
- Directing the prioritization of work for technical and board support staff.
- Working independently as well as a team member.
Benefits
- Entrance pay step placement
- Advancement from entrance step to maximum step within a pay grade 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.
- Military Service Interview Preference
- Interview preference for individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
