Senior Urban Planner

beBee Careers is hiring a Senior Urban Planner in Anchorage, AK. The role involves researching planning issues, preparing plans, managing grants, representing the department at meetings, and reviewing proposals. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and professional experience in urban planning. The position offers a competitive benefits package including health and dental insurance, and requires full-time commitment.
Key Responsibilities
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The position is responsible for:

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• Researching and analyzing technical planning issues and public and private development projects;">
• Preparing plans and assisting in grant management;">
• Representing the department at monthly AMATS meetings and various agency public meetings;">
• Performing public speaking in various forums;">
• Reviewing and preparing written/oral/graphic recommendations on transportation & land use planning proposals.">
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Requirements
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To be successful in this role, you should have:

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• A High School Diploma or equivalent and eight years of professional urban planning experience;">
• An Associate's degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline and six years of professional urban planning experience;">
• A Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline and four years of professional urban planning experience;">
• A Master's degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Statistics, or a related discipline and two years of professional urban planning experience.">
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Benefits
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The Municipality of Anchorage offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees. This includes health/medical benefits, retirement, employer-paid benefits, and paid leave plan.