Experience Inc. Jobs

This class is a stand-alone classification in the Planning series. Incumbents are responsible for representing the department at meetings; researching and recommending policies and procedures; providing professional level support to Boards and committees; researching, writing and managing grants; managing assigned projects; conducting field investigations and inspections and preparing related reports; and, conducting a variety of complex analyses related to community development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. Receives, reviews and processes zoning permit applications. Reviews site plans and applicable codes and determines plan compliance of proposed development projects. Informs applicant of plan approval or denial. Responds to inquiries from the public and development community regarding zoning, subdivision and real property codes, adopted plans and other technical planning information. Provides technical guidance and assists in issue resolutions related to proposals and application submissions. Researches and analyzes applicant submissions and prepares reports and presentations regarding plan review analysis and recommendations. Attends public, committee, council and commission meetings and presents planning information, staff analysis and recommendations. Maintains property file and permit documentation and responds to public and development community requests for property and code information. Reviews, documents and maintains land subdivision and historical plat information. May provide emergency preparedness support to local committee participating in drills and training exercises. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances; Planning and zoning principles; Research methods; Mathematical concepts; Civics and public administration processes; Basic environmental, social and economic planning concepts and techniques; Modern office equipment.

SKILL IN: . Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards; . Providing customer service; . Reading, comprehending and/or interpreting written materials, maps and technical drawings; . Researching and investigating; . Presenting and speaking in public; . Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications; . Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Planning and 3 years of community development planning experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, travel and environmental conditions such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment. Must have a State of Alaska Driver's License to perform out of office duties.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requiremen s of the job change.

The Kodiak Island Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status