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Municipality of Anchorage ASSOCIATE PLANNER - Range 14 / AMEA in Anchorage, Alaska
ASSOCIATE PLANNER - Range 14 / AMEA
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ASSOCIATE PLANNER - Range 14 / AMEA
Salary
$30.11 - $38.50 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2024-00560
Department
Planning
Division
Long Range Planning
Opening Date
07/02/2024
Closing Date
7/16/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Description
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Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
These positions are represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.
DEPARTMENT: Planning
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
LOCATION: 4 700 Elmore Rd
Example of Duties
Under the direction of the Long-Range Planning Manager, performs mid-level professional planning services. As a member of the Long-Range Planning Division, this position will assist in the development and implementation of the comprehensive plan for the Municipality and its elements; environmental planning; municipal site selection studies; district and neighborhood planning; zoning code amendments; reviews and comments on proposed rezones, conditional uses, subdivisions, and site plans; and other studies and technical reports. Duties of this position include research and analyses of short and long-range planning issues, review of
public and private development projects for consistency with adopted plans, preparation of technical reports and plans, conducting presentations to the general public and municipal boards and commissions, grant administration, and project management. Perform public involvement duties including updating municipal websites, social media accounts, and publications. Coordinates efforts between other local, state, and federal agencies, the development community, and the public. Functions as lead planner on assigned projects. Answers inquiries on all aspects of AMC Title 21, Land Use Planning Code. Perform other duties as assigned. The Long-Range Planning Division staffs three advisory boards: Historic Preservation Commission, Watershed and Natural Resources Advisory Commission, and Geotechnical Advisory Commission. This position will also provide staff support to other municipal boards and commissions as needed. This position does require attendance at some night meetings.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
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.
OR
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.
OR
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.
Preferences:
AICP or GISP Certification
Additional Important Information
Preference will be given to any Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non AMEA applicants.
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicants Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader)
All required licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D 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. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
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 as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process:
Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Health Savings Accounts
Retirement:
State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
Employer Paid Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Plan
11 Paid Holidays
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
Yes
No
02
Are you a current Municipality of Anchorage employee?
Yes
No
03
Are you affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union?
Yes
No
04
Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?
None/less than High School
High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
Associate's Degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline
Master's Degree or higher in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline
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How many years of experience do you have in urban planning with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
None to less than 2 years
2 years but less than 4 years
4 years but less than 6 years
6 years or more
06
Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail that you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
07
Do you currently posses a valid State of Alaska driver's license or have the ability to obtain one by time of hire?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Municipality of Anchorage
Address
632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone
(907) 343-4442
Website
http://www.muni.org/jol
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