Associate Planner - Kodiak, Alaska

The Kodiak Island Borough Community Development Department is accepting applications for the regular, full-time, non-exempt, union position of Associate Planner to provide long-range planning activities for the Kodiak region.
 

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The Kodiak Island Borough is accepting applications for the position of Associate Planner to provide long range planning in the Community Development Department. This is a regular, fulltime, non-exempt, union position.

KODIAK COMMUNITY and BOROUGH  

Kodiak Island is situated in the northern Gulf of Alaska, just east of the Alaska Peninsula.  It is the second largest island in the United States and home to about 13,000 people. 

The island’s temperate marine climate results in moderate temperatures that neither get extremely cold or hot which allows for year-round enjoyment of the surrounding natural beauty. Residents of Kodiak enjoy a variety of activities, a close-knit community, and the variety of goods and services needed to support most lifestyles. 

The Kodiak Island Borough is a regional government serving the Kodiak Archipelago. Under the direction and leadership of the Borough Manager, the departments of the Kodiak Island Borough administer quality, cost-effective services to the citizens of Kodiak. Municipal powers include area-wide education; taxation; planning; health; non-area-wide parks and recreation; solid waste; economic development; building safety; service areas; and fire and emergency services. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Community Development Department is responsible for a number of borough functions, the four primary functions being: administration of the Borough’s zoning and land use regulations, administration of the Borough’s subdivision/platting regulations, short and long-term planning on both an areawide and non-areawide basis, and the provision of technical expertise and administrative support to Borough boards and committees.

This position is part of the Community Development Department team and responds to inquiries regarding zoning, subdivision and real property codes, adopted plans, and other technical planning information; provides technical guidance and assistance in the issuance of required permits and the submission of applications for land use actions; performs analyses and other associated Planning & Zoning Commission, Parks & Recreation Committee, and Local Emergency Planning Committee activities; and participates in the development and implementation of various plans/grants. The position also provides technical advice and recommendations to the Manager, Assembly, Borough Committees, and advisory boards. 

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree in planning or related field and three years of community planning experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. 

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances; planning and zoning principles; research methods; civics and public administration processes; and basic environmental, social and economic planning concepts and techniques; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and the ability to present and speak in public. 

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS   

Salary Range: $35.75 - $48.09/hour; DOQ.  

Excellent benefits package; relocation compensation.

APPLICATION PROCESS and DEADLINE 

A complete job description and the required Borough application may be obtained from the Borough website at https://www.kodiakak.us/91/Employment. Position is open until filled.