Planner II
Fairbanks North Star Borough (Alaska)
POSITION TITLE:
SALARY:
STATUS:
FLSA:
PCN:
Planner II
11A $26.03/hr
Regular Full Time 1.0 FTE
non-exempt
CP-031-2A
CLOSING DATE:
UNION STATUS:
REPORTS TO:
01/04/15 9:00 pm AK
01 APEA
Deputy Community Planning Director
BASIC FUNCTION:
Implement the comprehensive plan by administering the Zoning Code and other land use ordinances.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. Provide the public with technical interpretations of Borough zoning, land use, and other plans
flood zone, subdivision and related codes.
2. Perform field inspections, investigations and technical review of land use and development
requests.
3. Gather and analyze data, prepare staff reports and formulate department recommendations
regarding land use and development requests; including oral presentations at Planning Commission
and Borough Assembly public hearings.
4. Interpret ordinances, prepare position paper and department recommendations regarding
ordinance revisions.
5. Review platting requests for conformance with Zoning and Flood Plain ordinances.
6. Review and authorize zoning permits, flood plain permits and other related permits, and provide
base flood elevations and certificates to determine compliance with the Zoning, Subdivision, and
other ordinances.
7. Maintain databases on zoning, flood plain permits, etc.
8. Assist with the creation of a permit tracking system for the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in planning or closely related field and one year of
professional experience in land use planning; or a graduate degree from an accredited college in
planning or closely-related field; or five years progressively responsible experience in land use
planning.
2. Knowledge of land use planning theory, practice, process, ordinances and their applications.
3. Ability to independently administer zoning and subdivision ordinances and prepare
recommendations on a variety of issues.
4. Ability to conduct investigative research and deal with the public and co-workers in a tactful and
courteous manner under adverse and stressful conditions.
5. Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and concise reports and to present data in an effective
manner, both orally and in writing.
6. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer to include word processing and database.
7. Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet insurance standards and
maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for
Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT
COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE.)
8. Ability to perform analysis and produce project maps using GIS software, preferably ESRI
ArcView or ArcGIS, preferred.
9. A writing sample will be required at time of interview.
10. This position requires a criminal background check.
JOB CONTACTS:
Continuous contact with employees at all levels of the Borough; continuous routine public contact and
frequent contact involving outside organizations/agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise; experiences minor problems daily and occasional major ones that must be resolved
on own initiative with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken
judgment require significant effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Private/semi-private office with good, clean conditions; while in the field, there is minor accident/hazard
probability; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (1-25 lbs.).
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or
before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. On line applications can be located
at www.applitrack.com/fnsb/onlineapp
For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206.
The Borough complies with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to
participate in the interview/selection process please be sure to complete this section of the online
application.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
809 Pioneer Rd.
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
(907) 459-1000