LEAD ZONING PLAN REVIEWER (Engineering Technician IV) - Range 16 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage • Anchorage, AK

8d • $16 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA. The Lead Plan Reviewer for the Zoning and Land Use Plan Review Unit establishes priorities and directs daily workflow. Responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of a training program for the unit. Perform review of plans to assure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances for residential, commercial, industrial, and public use developments. Mentors and trains Land Use Reviewer in the application of Title 21. Requires a total of two years residential review of which one year includes commercial review for Title 21. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Seven (7) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: drafting, surveying, inspection, materials testing, plan review, permitting, computerized mapping, computer assisted design (CAD), traffic signal control, code enforcement, and/or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of experience at the Engineering Technician III level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, Computer Assisted Design (CAD), or a discipline specific to the department AND five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: drafting, surveying, inspection, materials testing, plan review, permitting, computerized mapping, computer assisted design (CAD), traffic signal control, and/or code enforcement AND at least one (1) year of which must have been at the Engineering Technician III level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, or a discipline specific to the department AND three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: drafting, surveying, inspection, materials testing, plan review, permitting, computerized mapping, computer assisted design (CAD), traffic signal control, and/or code enforcement AND at least one (1) year of which must have been at the Engineering Technician III level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, or a discipline specific to the department AND at least one (1) year of experience as an Engineering Technician III level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• A satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• A valid State of Alaska driver's license and full driving record at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees.
• Preference consideration for Veterans or individuals currently serving in the National Guard or organized military reserves.
• Inclusion of volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on the application.

Responsibilities

• Establishes priorities and directs daily workflow for the Zoning and Land Use Plan Review Unit.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a training program for the unit.
• Reviews plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances for various types of developments (residential, commercial, industrial, public use).
• Mentors and trains Land Use Reviewers in the application of Title 21.
• Performs 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