Deputy Lands and Resources Manager
Apply NowCompany: City & Borough of Juneau, AK
Location: Juneau, AK 99801
Description:
Salary: $39.73 - $42.42 Hourly
Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500545
Department: Administration
Division: Land & Resources
Opening Date: 02/12/2025
Closing Date: 2/26/2025 4:30 PM Alaska
Position Number: 102035
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
Pay Range: 19
Hours Per Week: 37.50
Telework Availability: Not Available
Description
The Division of Lands & Resources is hiring a Deputy Lands & Resources Manager to join our team.
The team consists of a small division who work directly for the city Manager's Office and the Department of Administration.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Division is looking for someone who can perform professional level land management work, supervise the work product of consultants and coordinate interdepartmental teams working on Land and Resources projects. This position writes recommendations and drafts policies on land related issues. This position is responsible for testifying before the Planning Commission, the Assembly, and other elected and appointed boards and commissions. This position will provide public outreach and information.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
The Lands & Resources Division is a small office where there will be opportunity to learn about, and work on, a very diverse group of projects and community issues.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position generally works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with occasional weekend or evening work. Your workspace would be located in downtown Juneau inside City Hall.
Typical Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Lands Manager, the Deputy carries out complex, professional level land management work, supervises consultants and coordinates interdepartmental teams working on land and resources projects. Responsibilities also include writing recommendations and drafting policies on land related issues and testifying before the Planning Commission and Assembly.
LAND MANAGEMENT:
PLANNING:
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
ADMINISTRATION:
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a degree in planning, engineering, geography, architecture, public administration, project management, natural resource management, tourism or a closely related field.
SUBSTITUTION:
Experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one month of experience for 2.5 semester hours or 3.75 quarter hours of education. Examples of qualifying experience includes paraprofessional work in environmental, transportation, or community development; architecture; civil engineering; landscape architecture; urban design; historic preservation; geography; geography information systems; housing administration, grant administration; accounting; business management; or research.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in at least two (2) of the following fields:
a. Land use planning
f. Property management
b. Public land disposal or acquisition
g. Economic development
c. Lands classification
h. Municipal planning
d. Housing
i. Community development
e. Staffing boards and commissions
OTHER: Valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Supplemental Information
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Dan Bleidorn
Phone Number: 907-586-5252 Ext 4177
Email: Dan.Bleidorn@Juneau.org
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Application Assistance
For questions regarding application submission or system operation errors, please visit: If your question is not answered in the FAQ, you may contact the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at (907) 586-5250 or human.resources@juneau.gov.
For applicant password assistance, please visit:
EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:
Paid Leave and Holidays
Twelve paid holidays a year Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .
Additional Perks
Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500545
Department: Administration
Division: Land & Resources
Opening Date: 02/12/2025
Closing Date: 2/26/2025 4:30 PM Alaska
Position Number: 102035
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
Pay Range: 19
Hours Per Week: 37.50
Telework Availability: Not Available
Description
The Division of Lands & Resources is hiring a Deputy Lands & Resources Manager to join our team.
The team consists of a small division who work directly for the city Manager's Office and the Department of Administration.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Division is looking for someone who can perform professional level land management work, supervise the work product of consultants and coordinate interdepartmental teams working on Land and Resources projects. This position writes recommendations and drafts policies on land related issues. This position is responsible for testifying before the Planning Commission, the Assembly, and other elected and appointed boards and commissions. This position will provide public outreach and information.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
The Lands & Resources Division is a small office where there will be opportunity to learn about, and work on, a very diverse group of projects and community issues.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position generally works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with occasional weekend or evening work. Your workspace would be located in downtown Juneau inside City Hall.
Typical Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Lands Manager, the Deputy carries out complex, professional level land management work, supervises consultants and coordinates interdepartmental teams working on land and resources projects. Responsibilities also include writing recommendations and drafting policies on land related issues and testifying before the Planning Commission and Assembly.
LAND MANAGEMENT:
- Leads large and complex projects such as subdivision developments; coordinates the work of consultants and staff of other departments to implement the CBJ's land disposal program.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Oversees all stages of subdivision development from the initial feasibility analyses through agency review and permitting, construction, appraisals, sales brochure preparation, advertising and sale of the lots.
- Negotiates land acquisitions on behalf of the CBJ for parks, utilities and other public purposes.
- Evaluates applications for easements, use permits, and leases of municipal land; coordinates review with other departments and makes recommendations to the Planning Commission and Assembly.
- Researches property right issues and trespass situations.
- Responds to public inquiries about the use of CBJ lands and resources.
- Conducts public workshops; speaks before community groups and provides information to the news media on issues of public interest.
PLANNING:
- Coordinates long-range planning functions for the division, including preparation of the CBJ's Land Management Plan.
- Works closely with staff in other departments to compile data, conduct analyses, and make recommendations for the use, development, and conservation of CBJ Land.
- Conducts public review process. Prepares planning documents and presents findings to appointed boards and committees including the Planning Commission, Assembly and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.
- Collaborates with Community Development Department staff to create a computer-generated atlas of CBJ-owned lands.
- Establishes and oversees maintenance of Lands & Resources records management system, including reference library, property files, project files, lease files and easement files.
- Assists the Lands Manager in preparing the budget for the division.
- Collaborates with Community Development staff to create a computer-generated atlas of CBJ owned lands, with querying features useful to multiple CBJ departments.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
- Creates and implements new programs in response to community needs.
- Works with non-profit groups and tribal governments to assist in property acquisition and facility development.
ADMINISTRATION:
- Assumes role of Lands & Resources Manager, during their absence.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Establishes and oversees maintenance of Lands and Resource records management system including reference libraries, property files, project files, and lease and easement files.
- Administers contracts with consultants providing technical support to the division for such work as subdivision design, appraisals and land surveying. Authorizes payments for such services.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:
- Administers the Mendenhall Valley Air Quality Monitoring program which calls air emergencies in the Mendenhall Valley when particulate levels reach an unhealthy level.
- Works with the CBJ Risk Manager and Directors on hazards and environmental concerns related to or affecting CBJ owned property. This includes flooding, avalanches, mudslides, hazardous trees, wetlands, pollution, open burning, trash and illegal dumping.
- Researches and analyzes policy issues and scientific data and provides the Manager and Assembly with recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a degree in planning, engineering, geography, architecture, public administration, project management, natural resource management, tourism or a closely related field.
SUBSTITUTION:
Experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one month of experience for 2.5 semester hours or 3.75 quarter hours of education. Examples of qualifying experience includes paraprofessional work in environmental, transportation, or community development; architecture; civil engineering; landscape architecture; urban design; historic preservation; geography; geography information systems; housing administration, grant administration; accounting; business management; or research.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in at least two (2) of the following fields:
a. Land use planning
f. Property management
b. Public land disposal or acquisition
g. Economic development
c. Lands classification
h. Municipal planning
d. Housing
i. Community development
e. Staffing boards and commissions
OTHER: Valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Supplemental Information
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Dan Bleidorn
Phone Number: 907-586-5252 Ext 4177
Email: Dan.Bleidorn@Juneau.org
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Application Assistance
For questions regarding application submission or system operation errors, please visit: If your question is not answered in the FAQ, you may contact the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at (907) 586-5250 or human.resources@juneau.gov.
For applicant password assistance, please visit:
EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- No cost employee only plan available
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$5,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
- Additional optional coverage available
- Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
- Optional group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Short-term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 at open enrollment following 1 year of actively working.
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
- Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
- Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:
Paid Leave and Holidays
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- 21 days of PL within first year of employment
- Personal leave includes Sick leave
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
- An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
- Health related webinars
- Office Ergonomic Assessments
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .
Additional Perks
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
- Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools