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General Information

Essential Duties

• Evaluate existing permitting process (Citizen Serve) and identify areas for improvement, standardization, and automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to the development of short- and long-range planning tools to engage citizen groups, regional partners, businesses, residents and staff.
• Provide information to developers, engineers, architects, and the general public on planning and zoning policies and procedures and explain to property owners how to comply with City procedures regarding land use and construction.
• Conduct research efforts to stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies to permitting automation, laws, regulations, and statutes relating to planning and zoning and enforce zoning regulations and local ordinances.
• Compute data related to planning issues. Review commercial, industrial, and multi family site design applications and preliminary or conceptual drawings to ensure projects meet applicable laws and prepare findings of fact and recommendations for and advise the Planning Commission, City council and other governing boards and planning-related groups.
• Collaborate with the legal partners to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Create legal ordinances and documents which implement City Council and Planning commission actions and monitor activities to ensure compliance.
• Build and supervise the Planning team. Supervision includes training, work assignment and review, performance evaluation, and making hiring and termination decisions.
• Prepare Planning Commission agenda. And provide technical assistance to the commission by preparing findings of fact and referencing appropriate sections of the Wasilla Municipal Code.
• Engage with the community, residents, and business sections to garner feedback on current processes and seek to improve them.

Secondary Functions:

• Direct all processes used in the preparation of advertising and public notices required for plan reviews or permit requests.
• Performs variety of planning functions including, but not limited to, code enforcement, emergency planning, grant writing, permit administration, and budgeting.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Experience, Education Certificates, license and/or Registrations

• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective relationships with public agencies, officials, developers, citizen groups, the general public and other city employees.
• Knowledge of planning principles, techniques and the socio-economic, environmental, and legal implications of planning and zoning code administration.
• Ability to apply advanced planning principles and techniques to projects with a high level of independence, analysis, judgment, and discretion.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to planning and development.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, forecasting, and data gathering techniques and procedures related to urban, regional and community planning.
• Knowledge of the site planning and public input processes associated with land use planning.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, develop reports and recommendations, and present information orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate PC compatible computer programs (MS Windows Office Suite) related to the planning function.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret topographical, soils, and related mapping systems along with the ability to read and comprehend maps and planning graphics.
• Skilled facilitator and communicator working in a small environment.
• Homeland Security orientation tests (Incident Command Systems) will be required as a term of employment taken on-line: Entry level ICS-100 within fifteen days of date hire and ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 within 45 days of date of hire; complete ICS-300 training as it becomes available.

Additional Information

• Bachelor's degree in urban and Regional Planning, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) or more years’ experience in municipal planning is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Prior experience and knowledge in land use planning and zoning code administration preferred.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulation related to permitting and land use
• Experience with e-permitting system Citizen Serve or comparable highly recommended
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and developer effective solutions.
• Proficient in relevant software and technology platforms, including GIS, database management, and project management tools.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and work effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Certification by the American Planning Association as a Certified Planner (AICP), preferred.
• Valid State of Alaska driver's license.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Leaving sections of the application blank, noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
At time of application, applicants are requested to submit:

• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Three (3) professional references, two of which must be from a current or former supervisor.
• Reference requests are automatically sent upon submission of your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be sure to read each question carefully, answers cannot be changed once your application is submitted. Supplemental questions regarding certification, licenses or experience will be verified against information in your application and/or resume, failing to list required experience may cause your application to be denied.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.
EEO STATEMENT
The City of Wasilla complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-907-373-9039. The City of Wasilla is an equal opportunity employer.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the City of Wasilla prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use by an employee of a controlled substance as defined in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC 812), and as further defined by policy at 21 CFR 1308.11 – 1308.15 is prohibited in any workplace of the city.
Any individual who conducts business for the city, applies for a position or conducts business on the city’s property is covered by the drug-free workplace policy. The policy includes, but is not limited to, all employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, and applicants.
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Agency

City of Wasilla

Address

290 E Herning Ave

Wasilla, Alaska, 99654

Phone

907-373-9035

Website

http://www.cityofwasilla.gov