LAND USE PLAN REVIEWER III (Plan Reviewer III) - Range 15 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage • Anchorage, AK

5d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as point of contact for visitors and callers with inquiries about municipal land use code and how code applies in various situations. Researches and prepares land use determinations, zoning certifications and nonconforming determinations. This includes review and determinations of complex residential and commercial properties. Reviews administrative land use applications for compliance with Title 21, Land Use Code. Reviews for code compliance and comments on some petitions for re-zonings, re-plats, variances, and conditional uses. Occasionally prepares staff reports for land use cases. When necessary, conducts site visits using a municipal vehicle. Provide determinations and approves permits as delegated by the Planning Director for nonconforming rights, bed and breakfasts permits, administrative tower/antenna permits and other types of permits. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and seven (7) years of technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer assisted design, drafting, project management or a related field, including one (1) year enforcing Anchorage land use regulation (AMC, Title 21 or COSA), or at the Plan Reviewer II level with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere
• Associate’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics or similar discipline and five (5) years of technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer assisted design, drafting, project management or a related field, including one (1) year enforcing Anchorage land use regulation (AMC, Title 21 or COSA), or at the Plan Reviewer II level with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics or similar discipline and three (3) years of technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer assisted design, drafting, project management or a related field, including one (1) year enforcing Anchorage land use regulation (AMC, Title 21 or COSA), or at the Plan Reviewer II level with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere
• Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
• A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees.
• Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran.
• Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, must attach proof of current service to the application.

Responsibilities

• Serves as point of contact for visitors and callers with inquiries about municipal land use code and how code applies in various situations.
• Researches and prepares land use determinations, zoning certifications and nonconforming determinations.
• Reviews administrative land use applications for compliance with Title 21, Land Use Code.
• Reviews for code compliance and comments on some petitions for re-zonings, re-plats, variances, and conditional uses.
• Occasionally prepares staff reports for land use cases.
• Conducts site visits using a municipal vehicle.
• Provide determinations and approves permits as delegated by the Planning Director for nonconforming rights, bed and breakfasts permits, administrative tower/antenna permits and other types of permits.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED