ASSOCIATE PLANNER - Range 14 / AMEA

Posting number: 2026-00529

Department: Planning

Division: Long Range Planning

Job classification: Associate Planner - Range AME / 14

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development

Summary

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Planning

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00

LOCATION:4700 Elmore Rd

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

 

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Examples 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 theMunicipality 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 ofpublic 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. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Supplemental information

Preference will be given to 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 candidates.

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