Land Manager

Petersburg Borough – Lands Manager Location: Petersburg, AK United States Salary Range: $80,000-$88,000 Contact: Not included in this refined version Job Description Under general supervision of the Community and Economic Development Director, the Planning and Lands Manager is responsible for administering the Borough's municipal lands program, including land leasing, land sales and disposal, exchanges, acquisitions, coordinating land planning efforts, maintaining accurate land records, and supporting long-range land management goals, and provides general support to department projects and initiatives. The position also administers the Borough's platting and zoning review functions borough-wide, including subdivision and plat review in support of the Planning Commission, and related development review activities. Duties Municipal Lands Management (Leasing, Sales, and Disposal) Administers the Borough's public land leasing program, including new leases, compliance monitoring, renewals, amendments, and required reporting. Administers Borough land sales, easements, exchanges, acquisitions, and disposal processes in accordance with Borough code and policy. Coordinates with the borough attorney, licensed appraisers, surveyors, and other qualified professionals on land sale, lease, and disposal transactions to help ensure compliance with applicable law and fair market value. Coordinates appraisals, surveys, title research, public notices, lease documentation, and supporting materials related to municipal land transactions. Maintains lease records, development agreements, and associated Borough land transaction files. Coordinates with the GIS Specialist to maintain municipal land inventories, GIS records, and related tracking systems. Monitors lease and agreement compliance and coordinates renewals, amendments, reporting requirements, and follow-up actions. Coordinates with contractors, consultants, legal counsel, surveyors, and agency representatives regarding municipal lands administration activities. Planning, Platting, and Zoning Administration Administers land use regulations, permitting processes, subdivision and platting applications, zoning compliance reviews, and related development review functions borough-wide, consistent with Borough Code. Reviews development proposals for consistency with Borough code, adopted plans, policies, and applicable regulations. Prepares staff reports, findings, notices, recommendations, and supporting documentation for the Planning Commission, and other assigned boards or commissions. Coordinates public hearings, legal notices, agency review, and application processing timelines. Assists the public, applicants, contractors, surveyors, and developers with planning and land use inquiries and application requirements. Interprets and explains Borough planning, zoning, subdivision, and land management regulations to staff and the public, in consultation with the Director as necessary. Coordinates processing of variances, conditional use permits, and administrative appeals as assigned. Coordinates recording of final plats with the applicable recording district and maintains the official zoning map and related platting/zoning records. Assists with the development and coordination of amendments to the comprehensive plan, zoning code, and platting code. General and Departmental Support: Assists with implementation and coordination of community and economic development projects and initiatives; provides administrative and technical support to departmental boards, commissions, and public processes; represents the department at meetings, public outreach events, and other meetings as assigned. Distinguishing Characteristics The work is distinguished by focus on goals, objectives, and task assignments. Directions are given in terms of objectives, leaving the incumbent the responsibility for defining and completing the tasks of the objective with minimal supervision. A comprehensive knowledge of land use principles, mapping software (preferably ESRI products), and a proactive approach to self-study, learning, and problem solving are required. Working Conditions The incumbent performs most work within an office environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr