Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Public Transportation

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday - Variable AM start times (5/8 and 4/10 shifts)

LOCATION: 3600 Dr MLK Jr Avenue

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.

Example of Duties

This position provides administrative support to the operations dispatch team and department timekeeper to ensure bus operator schedules align with actual hours worked. Tasks include, but are not limited to the following: daily documenting and reconciliation of bus operator schedules from the dispatch software, preparing weekly schedule uploads; assisting operations superintendent and dispatch leads with bus operator leave requests and schedule inquiries; will maintain operations section records and filing; coordinate and order operating supplies; answer and direct phone calls to appropriate personnel; and assist in other administrative operations section tasks as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position. 

OR

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position. 

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and experience in the field related to the position.

All Applicants must possess and/or obtain:

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at the time of hire.

• 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

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays