MANAGER - Range 18 / NON Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/newprint/4826961) Apply  MANAGER - Range 18 / NON Salary $46.24 - $68.45 Hourly Location Anchorage, AK Job Type Regular Job Number 2025-00200 Department Planning Division Long Range Planning Opening Date 02/11/2025 Closing Date 2/26/2025 5:00 PM Alaska + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Information Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage. DEPARTMENT: Planning HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ( This position does require attendance of some nightly meetings). LOCATION: 4 700 Elmore Rd. ** Starting pay does not exceed the midpoint of the displayed pay range** Example of Duties Under direction of the Planning Deputy Director, performs advanced professional planning services. Manages the Long-Range Planning Section, supervising professional, technical, and support employees with responsibility for selection, promotion, and/or discipline. The Long Range Planning Section is responsible for development and implementation of the comprehensive plan for the Municipality of Anchorage (Anchorage Bowl, Turnagain Arm, Girdwood, as well as Eagle River/Chugiak) and for the plan's elements; environmental planning (e.g.; wetlands and waterbodies); municipal site selection studies; districts and neighborhoods planning; zoning code rewrites and amendments; reviews and comments on proposed rezones, conditional uses, plats, and site plans; and other studies and technical reports. Position requires a working familiarity with a full range of planning concepts including district planning, long-range planning, code development and application, economic development, urban design, land use, transportation planning, and public participation. Strong writing, leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential. Must be able to develop programs, and allocate and monitor work assignments, effectively encourage public participation in planning projects and conduct research in land use, demographics, economics, and other areas. The position involves working with staff from other municipal departments as well as from state and federal agencies. The Long-Range Planning Section staffs three advisory boards: History Preservation Commision, Watershed and Natural Resources Advisory Commision, and Geotechnical Advisory Commision. The section also provides staff support to the Anchorage Planning and Zoning Commission for the Plan adoption process. Position does require attendance at some night meetings. Perform other required duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and ten (10) years of professional experience in planning, engineering, fiscal management, logistics, surveying, vertical or horizontal construction or inspection, or public works which includes three (3) years in a supervisory or lead capacity. OR Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline and eight (8) years of professional experience in planning, engineering, fiscal management, logistics, surveying, vertical or horizontal construction or inspection, or public works which includes three (3) years in a supervisory or lead capacity. OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline and six (6) years of professional experience in planning, engineering, fiscal management, logistics, surveying, vertical or horizontal construction or inspection, or public works which includes three (3) years in a supervisory or lead capacity. OR Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline and four (4) years of professional experience in planning, engineering, fiscal management, logistics, surveying, vertical or horizontal construction or inspection, or public works which includes three (3) years in a supervisory or lead capacity. All applicants must possess and/or obtain: + Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire. + Familiarity with Car, telephone, and personal computer with Windows software and Microsoft Office Professional (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). + Familiarity with ArcGIS. Preferences: + Familiarity with Google Sketchup, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, (or other document layout, graphics, and 3-D modeling programs). Additional Important Information The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) All required licenses must remain current for the duration of employment. Military Service Interview Preference: Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion. Application Process: Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE:The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the Government Jobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627. For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Time. The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571 The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include: Health / Medical Benefits: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio + Life Insurance + Dependent Life Insurance + Short Term Disability + Long Term Disability + Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care + Health Savings Accounts Retirement: + State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program + 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans Employer Paid Benefits: + Employee Assistance Program + Paid Leave Plan + 13 Paid Holidays For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx 01 In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? + Yes + No 02 Which of the following best describes your level of completed education as it relates to this position? + High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. + Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline. + Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline. + Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline. 03 How many years of professional experience do you have in planning, engineering, fiscal management, logistics, surveying, vertical or horizontal construction or inspection, or public works? + Less than 4 years. + 4 years but less than 6 years. + 6 years but less than 8 years. + 8 years but less than 10 years. + 10 years or more. 04 Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail that you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position. 05 Which best describes your years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity? + Less than 3 years. + 3 years or more. 06 Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail that you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position. 07 Do you possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire? + Yes + No 08 Do you have familiarity with car, telephone, and personal computer Windows software and Microsoft Office Professional (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)? + Yes + No 09 Do you have familiarity with ArcGIS? + Yes + No 10 Do you have any experience with any of the following programs? + Google Sketchup. + Adobe InDesign. + Adobe Illustrator. + Other document layout, graphics, and 3-D modeling programs. + N/A Required Question Employer Municipality of Anchorage Address 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501 Phone (907) 343-4442 Website http://www.muni.org/jol Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email