Salary: $34.75 - $51.51 Hourly
Location : 4700 Elmore Road, Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular
Job Number:
Department: Planning
Division: Planning Zoning and Land Use Review
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

These positions are represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Planning
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Rd
Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

Example of Duties

Serves as point of contact for visitors and callers with inquiries about municipal land use code and how code applies in various situations. Researches and prepares land use determinations, zoning certifications and nonconforming determinations. This includes review and determinations of complex residential and commercial properties. Reviews administrative land use applications for compliance with Title 21, Land Use Code. Reviews for code compliance and comments on some petitions for re-zonings, re-plats, variances, and conditional uses. Occasionally prepares staff reports for land use cases. When necessary, conducts site visits using a municipal vehicle. Provide determinations and approves permits as delegated by the Planning Director for nonconforming rights, bed and breakfasts permits, administrative tower/antenna permits and other types of permits. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and seven (7) years of technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer assisted design, drafting, project management or a related field, including one (1) year enforcing Anchorage land use regulation (AMC, Title 21 or COSA), or at the Plan Reviewer II level with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere

OR

Associate's degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics or similar discipline and five (5) years of technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer assisted design, drafting, project management or a related field, including one (1) year enforcing Anchorage land use regulation (AMC, Title 21 or COSA), or at the Plan Reviewer II level with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere

OR

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics or similar discipline and three (3) years of technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer assisted design, drafting, project management or a related field, including one (1) year enforcing Anchorage land use regulation (AMC, Title 21 or COSA), or at the Plan Reviewer II level with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere

Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
A valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Additional Important Information
Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

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

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans 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 the 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 shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of 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 an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the 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 GovernmentJobs 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 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
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
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

Are you a current Municipal employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA)?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?

• Less than high school
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Associate's degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics or similar discipline
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics or similar discipline

05

How many years of technical experience do you have in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer assisted design, drafting, project management or a related field?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

06

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History support your response.Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
07

Which best describes your experience enforcing Anchorage land use regulation (AMC, Title 21 or COSA), or at the Plan Reviewer II level with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

08

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History support your response.Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
09

Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have the ability to obtain one by time of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question