Planner I/II Flex
Planner I/II Flex
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Job Description
Description
The Community Development Department (CDD) is seeking to fill one opening for a Planner I/II Flex position for an entry (I) or intermediate (II) level candidate.
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates qualifications. If hired at the lower level the successful applicant will be promoted to the higher level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work as determined by the supervisor.
Both levels provide Planner-on-Call services for public inquiries are responsible for analyzing proposals for code compliance receive guidance from senior staff and are under the direct supervision of the Planning Manager.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone personable accountable trustable analytical and willing to be part of a are looking for any combination of educational and/or experience that provides the applicant with demonstrated competencies in:Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Using a systemic approach to analyze conditions or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge experience and relationships especially in a regulatory environment.
Oral Communication: Taking into consideration the audience and the nature of the information. Providing clear and convincing presentations attending to nonverbal cues and responding appropriately. Embracing technology such as teleconferencing video and microphones.
Reading: Understanding and interpreting written material including code and regulations technical material reports charts graphs rules regulations and reports. Applying what is learned from written materials to specific situations.
Writing:Recognizing and using correct English grammar or leveraging tools such as writing AI to improve presentation. Technical writing experience is valuable.
You might be a good fit as a Planner if you like to work on multiple smaller short term projects and have experience in construction or trades engineering architecture journalism the Alaska State Legislature as an aide biology as a real estate agent paralegal or other similar experience where you interpret code explain it to the public and manage expectations.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
We are committed to professionalism and career enhancement while also sustaining a routine that supports life outside of work. Our schedule is 37.5 hours a week with flexibility to meet needs or requests.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM plus occasional evening hours. The office is in downtown Juneau at the Marine View Building 230 S. Franklin Street. Public Planning Commission and Assembly meetings may require evening work; however flextime within the pay period is offered to offset in these instances.
This is an in-person/in-office position. After completing the one-year probationary period you may be considered for telework (in accordance with current CBJ and CDD policy) and flexible work hours to be worked out with your supervisor. Reimbursement for moving expenses may be an option but will require a four-year commitment.
Typical Responsibilities
The open Planner I/II position is part of the Short-Term Planning team.
The Short-Term Planner focus is primarily on building permit review and land use actions. Typical building permit review includes analysis of flood zone setbacks and lot dimensions height restrictions vegetative cover requirements stream setback requirements hazard zone development parking access and other built-environment issues. Typical land use permitting involves conditional use permits analysis of government projects nonconforming analysis and some subdivisions.
Short-Term Planners write staff reports that involve research of paper and database documents and utilize in-house permitting software and other resources. Depending on the case the process may include neighborhood meetings Planning Commission meetings with testimony Notices of Decision and tracking of subsequent Assembly committee assignments. Short-Term Planners may be asked to assist Long-Term Planners with large public meetings or when they are analyzing a subject in which you have expertise.
Minimum Qualifications
PLANNER I: (Range 15) $31.56 per hour - (DOQ)
Education:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college. A degree in planning civil engineering geography architecture business or public administration or a related field is preferred.
Substitutions:
Experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Examples of qualifying experience includes sub-professional or paraprofessional work in environmental transportation or community development; architecture; civil engineering; landscape architecture; urban design; historic preservation; geography; geography information systems; housing administration grant administration; accounting; business management; or research.
Other:Current Drivers License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
PLANNER II: (Range 17) $35.92 per hour - (DOQ)
Education:Bachelors Degree from an accredited college. A degree in planning civil engineering geography architecture business or public administration or a related field is preferred.
Substitutions:Experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Examples of qualifying experience includes sub-professional or paraprofessional work in environmental transportation or community development; architecture; civil engineering; landscape architecture; urban design; historic preservation; geography; geography information systems; housing administration grant administration; accounting; business management; or research.
Experience:Two (2) years of professional level experience in planning zoning engineering architecture real estate development or land usage administration work. Two(2) years as a CBJ Planner I meets this requirement.
Other:Current Drivers License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
Please attach a letter of interest.
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Scott Ciambor
Phone Number: ext. 4127
Email:
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your work experience in the application.If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
