Land Management Specialist at North Slope Borough, AK

About the Department

Conduct permit review and provides permits to both residential and nonresidential sectors per North Slope Borough Municipal Code Title 19 and process subdivision applications pursuant to North Slope Borough Municipal Code Title 18. Provide policy advice on environmental matters, development proposals, and legislation. Conduct rezones, ACMP reviews, and implementation of the NSB Coastal Management Program.

Position Duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Ensure compliance with Title 18 and 19 of the North Slope Borough Municipal Code of Ordinances.

Administer zoning and development permits, rezone applications, permit applications, subdivision requests, and notify public, including villages.

Conduct public hearings for rezones (Land re-classifications), Conditional uses, and subdivisions before the Planning and Zoning Commissions, and Assembly.

Ensure consistency with Alaska Coastal management Program by preparing NSB coastal consistency recommendations.

Represent NSB at state and industry meetings.

Coordinate with other Borough departments in developing Borough position on development-related issues.

Maintain liaison with state and federal agencies, Borough departments, and other interest groups.

Review, analyze and comment on large project proposals, environmental impact statements, lease sales, and other development related issues.

Administer Barrow administrative and use permits, permit applications, subdivision applications, and notifies public, including villages.

Research public records and monitors Barrow permitting, zoning, and subdivision development activities.

Represent the Land Management Regulations Division at Barrow Zoning Commission and Barrow Traffic Committee public meetings.

Investigate complaints of violations by interviewing local authorities and landowners to determine with North Slope Borough Land Management regulations Title 18 and 19.

Conduct enforcement actions and compliance plans.

Review and synthesize information from maps, architectural and engineering drawings to determine compliance with codified development standards for the Barrow zoning districts and the provisions of the North Slope Borough's General Permit for fill in wetlands authorized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Inspect all North Slope villages for permitting issues upon request.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes and regulations.

Knowledge of the NSB Code of Ordinance Title 18 and19, NSB Coastal Management Program, and NSB Comprehensive Plan.

Knowledge of land management principles.

Knowledge of traditional & contemporary customs and activities of the North Slope, the ability to speak Inupiat is recognized as one measure of understanding traditional customs and activities.

Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.

Ability to read maps by Township, Section and Range, with metes and bound legal descriptions or platted legal descriptions.

Other Qualifications

High School graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

Four years of experience in land management, natural resources or planning field;

Four years of work experience in traditional and contemporary knowledge of North Slope subsistence practices and customs;

Four years work experience in arctic construction;

Documented good oral and written communication skills.