Planner I / II Flex

The Community Development Department (CDD) has one opening for a Planner I / II Flex position, for an entry (I) or intermediate (II) level candidate. 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 team. We 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 one's 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 located in downtown Juneau at the Marine View Building, 230 S. Franklin Street.

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

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.

Education:

Bachelor's 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 Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

Please attach a letter of interest.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Scott Ciambor

Phone Number: (907) 586-0753 ext. 4127

Email: scott.ciambor@juneau.gov