Forecast Planning Manager jobs in Anchorage, AK

Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.  Degrees inclusive of the occupational field include urban planning, public administration, economics, geography, civil engineering, environmental studies, business administration, or another related field.  Post-secondary education or experience which provides the expertise required to perform effectively the functions of the position may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.  
 
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the development, operation or management of programs within the occupational field, sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, including three years of supervisory experience and three (3) years of management experience.  Progressively responsible experience includes performing municipal, land use, transportation, environmental, and urban development planning duties; designing and administering planning programs and processes, and/or performing professional duties relevant to work that will be performed (research, analytical thinking, translating complex information into easy-to-understand concepts, data mapping and spatial analysis, drafting of clear reports, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, team building, presenting information verbally and in writing internally and to members of the public, implementing, etc.).

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification desired.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired.

Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

• Provides leadership and management oversight of all daily activities in the division.
• Establishes goals and objectives reflective of Borough priorities, including simplifying code, improving the functionality of the planning process, and developing an annual work program that implements division, department, and Borough goals and objectives.
• Provides staff support for various boards associated with the department's work; arranges meetings; prepares agenda items.
• Hires, trains, assigns, schedules, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel.
• Creates measures, collects data, and develops reports that track division activity and performance; reports data and related information to the Planning Director, Borough Manager and Assembly.
• Develops, adjusts, and maintains policies, procedures and standards related to planning; administers activities in compliance with state and federal statutes, Borough codes, and established policies and guidelines.
• Participates in division, department, and Borough committees, meetings, professional associations, groups, training sessions, and team activities.
• Resolves procedural and technical conflicts; mediates and resolves disputes, interpersonal conflicts, and misunderstandings between customers and staff.
• Develops, administers and monitors the division budget.
• Manages or develops programs involving economic and demographic data, long-range planning, housing, transportation, environmental issues, hazard mitigation, public involvement, special projects, grant writing, historic preservation, and contract administration.
• Represents the department and Borough to the Assembly, community groups, task forces, committees, and boards as needed.
• Performs the duties of Long Range Planner and Senior Planner as required, including, but not limited to, project management, plan development, code development and contract administration.
• Provides technical interpretations on legal and compliance aspects of land use practices to Borough officials, other departments or agencies, private sector professionals, and the public; represents the Borough in enforcement actions, appeals and multi-agency projects; recommends revisions to ordinances and land use plans.
• Analyzes, drafts and refines land use regulations, procedures, and updates to the Borough's comprehensive and other plans, including implementation and action steps to achieve plan goals.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and other agencies about planning information.
• Performs the duties of the Director, in his/her absence, as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with occupational safety and health regulations applicable to area of responsibility, including but not limited to:  proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment; Safety Data Sheet books, inspection reports, training records, and hazard documentation are maintained and up to date; preventive programs and corrective actions are properly implemented.
• Performs related duties.