Senior Planner - Range 16 / Amea

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:  4700 Elmore Rd, Anchorage, AK The position is responsible for the performance of professional-level transportation planning work. Duties involve the research and analysis of technical planning issues of both a short and long-term nature, the analysis of public and private development projects, and the preparation of plans.

Responsible for the implementation, administration, formulation, and monitoring of the major specialized planning program, Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS}, plans and programs to include, but not limited to elements of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan; the Transportation Improvement Program; the Public Participation Plan; as well as assist in grant management as related to the formulation of quarterly and annual reports under the guidance of Transportation Planning MPO Division Manager. Represent the department at the monthly AMATS Meetings and various agency public meetings and perform public speaking in a variety of forums. Prepare draft written reports and studies, help prepare requests for proposals select consultants, and project work programs, and monitor contract compliance. Review/ analyze and prepare written/oral/graphic recommendations on transportation & land use planning proposals.

Possess the ability to multitask to include leading projects and directing the prioritization of work for technical staff; and be self-directed, motivated, and works independently as well as a team member.

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and eight (8) years of professional urban planning experience, which includes one (1) year of urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

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Associate's Degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline and six (6) years of professional urban planning experience, which includes one (1) year of urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

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Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics or a related discipline and four (4) years of professional urban planning experience, which includes one (1) year of urban planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

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Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics or a related discipline and two (2) years of professional urban planning experience, which includes one (1) year of Urban Planning experience with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

Valid State of Alaska Driver's License at time of hire.

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. 

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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.  (Download PDF 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.