Planning Coordinator

Northwest Arctic Borough • Kotzebue, AK

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About The Position

Assist the Director of Planning in the administration of the Planning Department function according to the requirements of the Borough Home Rule Charter, Borough Code and Alaska Statutes. Review and recommend Code amendments as needed. Assist Administration in Planning, Platting and Zoning Authority. Administer Title 9 Permits. Provide written and verbal reports to the Mayor, Assembly, Planning Director and Planning Commission on a regular basis and upon request. Oversees and implements Planning Department services and functions including but not limited to, permit coordination, record keeping, and reviews, village flood map updates, and community outreach and education. Prepare and submit Comment Letters on projects as needed that impact the Northwest Arctic Borough. Ability to travel as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• A College Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Natural Resources, Rural Development, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or a related field of study appropriate for planning activities with local Experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis
• Assist in seeking funding for Planning Department services
• Technical writing experience
• Be able to consistently interpret Borough Code and State Statutes and adhere to specified regulations
• Possess knowledge of the Borough communities
• Trained in Arc GIS and/or AutoCAD and/or surveying and/or willing to learn
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with residents of the Northwest Arctic Borough

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Planning in the administration of the Planning Department function
• Review and recommend Code amendments
• Assist Administration in Planning, Platting and Zoning Authority
• Administer Title 9 Permits
• Provide written and verbal reports to the Mayor, Assembly, Planning Director and Planning Commission
• Oversees and implements Planning Department services and functions including permit coordination, record keeping, reviews, village flood map updates, and community outreach and education
• Prepare and submit Comment Letters on projects that impact the Northwest Arctic Borough
• Ability to travel as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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