Planning & Zoning Technician III
Haines Borough, Haines AK

The Haines Borough is accepting applications for a full-time Planning & Zoning Technician III. The position is responsible for general administration and assistance with enforcement of the Haines Borough planning and zoning laws and policies, management of the GIS system, interaction with the Planning Commission, and other duties as directed by the Manager. This job description reflects the essential duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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The application deadline is Feb. 8, 2012.

Program Officer - Affordable Housing
Juneau Economic Development Council, Juneau AK

JEDC is recruiting for an Affordable Housing specialist. This Affordable Housing Program Officer is a technical specialist whose primary role is to serve as the point of contact for public and community groups working to make Juneau's housing costs more affordable. The incumbent will act as a liaison between the Affordable Housing Commission (AHC), the Juneau Homeless Coalition, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and groups working in the areas of low-cost housing development. The incumbent will maintain positive relationships and share relevant information with groups supporting the homeless locally, regionally, and statewide.

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For more information on how to apply, please go to JEDC - Jobs

Planner IV - Transportation
Fairbanks North Star Borough , Fairbanks AK

The Fairbanks North Star Borough is currently recruiting a Planner IV - Transportation

POSITION TITLE:                 Planner IV-Transporation                                          

PCN:                                     CP 031-5A

STATUS:                               Regular, Full-time 1.0 FTE

SALARY:                               17A  $30.50/hr  -  Nonexempt APEA

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:   None
        
REPORTS TO:                       Deputy Planning Director
        
CLOSING DATE:                   02/03/2012  9:00 pm AST

BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide professional planning functions to the Fairbanks Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (FMATS) to include highway, street, air, mass transit, bicycle and alternate modes.
        
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1.      Attend FMATS Technical Committee and specialized Working Group meetings and open house events public meetings for FMATS related programs and projects.
        
2.      Provide projections and trend analysis on economic, demographic and land use information for transportation planning purposes.
        
3.      Perform  analysis of road and intersection capacity; retrieve information and develop statistics for a variety of users.

4.      Secure funding for program by  participating in writing the FMATS Unified Planning Work Program.

5.      Submit quarterly reports and annual year-end reports to Federal Highway Administration summarizing progress on Unified Planning Work Program tasks.

6.      Administer local review process for all federal and state funded highway projects.

7.      Administer the FNSB Transportation planning function  utilizing the comprehensive road plan, and advise on technical aspects of transportation planning.
        
8.      Prepare written and oral presentations for Planning Commission and Assembly meetings and represent the Borough at the Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee.
        
9.      Design and conduct special planning studies and evaluate transportation aspects of all subdivision, street vacation, zoning and conditional use applications.

10.     Review zoning permit site plans for traffic concerns and parking lot design.
                     
11.     Act as Borough representative on Alaska Railroad Diagnostic Team.
        
12.     Maintain transportation files.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree in planning (urban, regional, transportation or a closely related field), and three years of experience in transportation planning or a closely-related field.  A graduate degree in planning or a closely-related field of study may be substituted for one year of experience requirement.
        
2. Knowledge of the transportation principles and practices of planning and Federal and State laws and guidelines as they relate to the planning process.
        
3. Demonstrated ability to prepare and evaluate plans, studies and statistical data and to present facts and conclusions clearly and effectively in oral, written and graphic form.
        
4. Demonstrated ability to design a research study, gather pertinent information, analyze a variety of data, prepare interpretations and write reports on recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
        
5. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and deal with staff and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.  Utilize citizen involvement techniques to encourage public participation.
        
6. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer to include word processing, spreadsheet development.   GIS. experience preferred.

7. Familiarity with travel demand forecasting software and programs such as Community Vis, TransCAD, Synchro, and highway capacity software preferred.

8. Ability to conduct a traffic impact analysis and review transportation modeling submitted for large scale developments.

9. Must have and be able to maintain a valid drivers 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 INTERVIEW)
        
10. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.

11. This position requires a criminal background check.
        
JOB CONTACTS:
Continuous interdepartmental business contact; continuous routine public contact and frequent contact involving outside organizations/agencies.
        
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervisor responsibilities:  participates in new-hire interviews, employee evaluations, and other applicable employee-related actions.  Experiences very little routine and often major problems with minimal supervision.  The consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require serious 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 perform any job functions or to participate in the interview/selection process please be sure to complete this section of the online application.

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