Position Objectives:

Duties and Responsibilities:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this summary and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

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

• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the City by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, environmental design, public policy, public administration or other related area of study; Masters degree preferred;

• 1 year planning experience preferred; masters-level education may substitute for experience depending on courses/degree concentration.

• Experience with GIS required.

Desirable Training and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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.

Continuedemploymentiscontingentuponallrequiredlicensesandcertificatesbeingmaintainedinactive status without suspension or revocation.

• Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of urban planning, land use and land management.
• Geographical Information Systems(GIS) development and maintenance procedures.
• StateandFederalrealestatelawandlandmappingandmanagementpractices.
• Principlesandpracticesofprogramplanning,developmentandevaluation.
• Administrativeprinciplesandpractices,includinggoalsetting,programdevelopment, implementationandevaluation,andthemanagementofemployeesthroughmultiple levels of supervision.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Planning, organizing and administering a comprehensive and varied planning, zoning and land use management function.
• Effective and efficient management of programs and staff.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Developingandimplementinggoals,objectives,policies,proceduresandwork standards.
• Project and program management.
• Performingprofessional-levelplanningdutiesinavarietyofassignedareas.
• Interpreting,applyingandexplainingapplicablelaws,codesandregulations.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Respondingtocitizens’questionsandcommentsinacourteousandtimelymanner.
• Preparingclearandconcisereports,correspondenceandotherwrittenmaterials.
• Usinginitiativeandindependentjudgmentwithinestablishedproceduralguidelines.
• Usingtact,discretionandprudenceinworkingwiththosecontactedinthecourseof the work.
• Using GIS, computer graphics and imaging processing software.
• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups.
• Contributingeffectivelytotheaccomplishmentofteamorworkunitgoals, objectives and activities.
• Establishingandmaintainingeffectiveworkingrelationshipswithavarietyof individuals contacted in the course of the work.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Work is performed in an office setting.

Travel required to locations throughout the City; exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance

The City of Bethel offers our employees a medical plan through Premera Blue Cross Blue Shields of Alaska. City employees pay about 2% of the medical insurance premium which is a fraction of what most employers require for medical premium coverage which can be up to 21% for other employers.

Leave Accrual

The City of Bethel offers excellent time off benefits to our employees. We provide paid time off or holiday pay for 12 holidays; two days of funeral leave without deduction from the employees PTO account; and accelerated annual leave accrual rates based off years of service.

Utility Benefit

Full time employees receive water, sewer, and garbage services for only $132.62 per month with some restrictions.

Training and Professional Development

We care about the continued growth of our organization and are committed to support the people that make that happen. We provide financial support for training and professional development programs as well as tuition reimbursement programs.

Additional Required Information

At time of application, applicant must attach the following items. (If unable to attach, please fax or e-mail the items to the contact listed below prior to the closing date of this recruitment).

NOTE: Omission of any required documentation listed below will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

NOTE: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" 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.

Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and meet physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: The employee must be able to continuously remain in a stationary position; continuously operate a computer and other office equipment, such as ten-key machine, copier, and printer; frequently move throughout the office to access files, office equipment, etc; frequently communicate both in person and on the telephone; occasionally travel to various locations off-site, and occasionally move about outdoors on surfaces of varying height and materials.

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office setting open to the public on weekdays from 8am until 5pm. Work occasionally requires attendance at evening meetings. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

More Information:

Submit completed and signed original City application form to: City of Bethel, Human Resources, 300 State Highway, P.O. Box 1388, Bethel, AK 99559, phone 907-543-1373.

Email: humanresources@cityofbethel.net