Senior Planner

The City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Community Development Department (CDD) is seeking a Senior Planner.

Our candidates must have experience/education in urban or regional planning, public administration or policy, or a related field; as well as experience in one or more of the following: land use code interpretation and implementation, training/mentoring professional staff, permit software management, and/or grant management. AICP accreditation is preferred but not required.

In general, we want someone who is positive, reliable, and enthusiastic about working with a team as well as independently. We are looking for a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with demonstrated competencies in leadership, analytical thinking and problem solving, and communication skills.

Our ideal candidate has a strong background working with municipal or regional land use code, experience as a supervisor, mentor, and/or team lead, and familiarity with permitting software or similar online platforms.

We are committed to professionalism and career enhancement, while also sustaining a routine that supports life outside of work. Our schedule is 40+ hours a week, with flexibility to meet employee’s needs or requests.

Joining our team provides an opportunity to interact with a variety of people and organizations, while working on interesting and impactful CBJ projects.

Relocation expenses may be eligible for reimbursement, if approved, but will require a pro-rated repayment if leaving CBJ service in less than four years.

This position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, plus occasional evening hours. Public, Planning Commission, and Assembly meetings may require evening work.

Our office is in downtown Juneau, Alaska, at the Marine View Building, 230 S. Franklin Street. Juneau, Alaska’s Capitol City, is set in Southeast Alaska where the only “road” in or out is the Alaska Marine Highway. To learn more about our remote community, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

This is an in-person/in-office position. After completing the one-year probationary period, you may be considered for telework, remote work (in accordance with current CBJ and CDD policy) or flexible work hours, as approved by your supervisor.

The Senior Planner position is an advanced professional level position. This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality customer service and continuity of operations. Senior Planners are responsible for both current and long-range planning, performing complex work independently, following generally established guidelines. This position provides technical information to the Planning Commission, Assembly, and the public.

The position has a strong focus on onboarding, training, and mentoring early-career planners. Training responsibilities include assisting with the development and refinement of procedures, workflows, and daily use of CBJ’s recently integrated permit software system. Experience with Tyler Tech’s EPL and/or Civic Access platforms is beneficial but not required.

Senior Planner responsibilities include interpreting and applying the CBJ Land Use Code (Title 49), comprehensive plans, and related policies; having a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations; reviewing complex land use and development applications; and preparing clear, defensible staff reports and recommendations. This position may attend evening meetings to present planning items to the Planning Commission, Assembly, and other boards or commissions.

Senior Planners may lead the development of area plans, Comprehensive Plan updates, and other long-range planning efforts, managing public engagement, interagency coordination, and communications with City Leadership. Together with the Planning Manager, Senior Planners administer the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund, manage grants, and staff the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and Historic Resources Advisory Committee.

All planners provide in-person Planner on Call services in the Permit Center and via phone or email, as well as perform…