AKHIRE is currently recruiting for the following position:

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City Planner (Bethel, AK)

Location - Bethel, AK

Full- time M-F

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Summary -City Planner

Plans, organizes and manages planning programs, staff and activities, including comprehensive planning, zoning, land use and development in accordance with City municipal code and comprehensive plan.

Functions -City Planner

• Plans, organizes and directs all planning, zoning, land use, and development within the City.
• Administers zoning and subdivision regulations.
• Prepares and maintains land use studies, records, legal descriptions, GIS applications and maps.
• Develops long range plans, including comprehensive plans; provides information on public on land ownership patterns, land use regulations, economic trends and related matters.
• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; directs the preparation and administration of the department's budget.
• Researches and prepares economic and fiscal impact analyses relating to assigned community issues and/or projects.
• Provides staff and administrative support, prepares materials for and attends meetings of commissions and City Council; collects, analyzes and organizes reports to policy makers.
• Coordinates planning issues and projects within developers, business owners, citizen groups and affected members of the public.
• Serves as the Municipal Lands Officer, including cataloging, reviewing and requesting for lands.
• Maintains currency of employment regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, applicable laws, and employment legislation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of professional urban planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Driver's license
• Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) development and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of budget development and administration

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan