Job Information

Open to any current Municipal employee within Development Services Department who is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 1547 Union. 

This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1547, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Development Services

HOURS OF WORK: 7:00am-5:30pm
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road

To be considered for employment, candidates 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.

Job Bid Process Instructions

In accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the MOA and IBEW Local 1547, ONLY candidates who meet the minimum qualifications as identified will be forwarded electronically to the Chief Shop Steward (or designee).
 
In addition, ONLY candidates who submit an official electronic application online (via NeoGov) AND a sealed bid packet to the Chief Steward (or designee) may be considered. The sealed bid packet must include and be completed as follows:

• A copy of the printed official electronic application along with any required attachments as identified in the minimum qualifications. Candidates may obtain a copy of their official electronic application from the MOA's Employment Office.
• Sealed and labeled with the date and position applied for printed on the exterior.
• Signed across the sealed flap and printed name on the exterior.
• Delivered to the Chief Shop Steward or Assistant Shop Steward no later than 3:30 PM on the closing date shown on this announcement.  

 ** NOTE:  Candidates will not be required to attach items that are required at time of appointment/hire.

Job Bid Committee Process may include:

• An interview with the Job Bid Committee.
• A review of the employee's personnel file.
• A review of the employee's attendance records.
• The Job Bid Committee may ask candidates to bring to the interview or provide after the interview, documented proof of the candidate's licenses, certifications, degrees or other qualifications claimed.
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   If selected, the effective date of appointment to this position will be indicated in the Bid Award Announcement. The selected candidate must successfully complete any pre-hire requirements prior to being placed in the position.

Example of Duties

Supervises electrical, elevator, mechanical/plumbing, and structural inspectors who are responsible for performing inspections and enforcing codes. Establishes performance standards. Evaluates, mentors, and trains employees. Takes disciplinary action as needed and ensures municipal labor agreements are followed. Manages the inspections work unit to achieve goals and objectives and to improve operations. Conducts in-house training on building code issues and may provide training for tradesmen from the local building community. Responds to complaints about inspections. Drives to job sites to view difficult or unusual construction inspection issues. Assists the Municipal Building Official in working with the local building community to coordinate activities and resolve technical design issues and disputes. Responds to inquiries about local ordinances and building code requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver’s license and maintain it for continued employment.

Qualified Elevator Inspector Certification (QEI) is required at date of hire.

Substitution:

Elevator Inspector applicants who do not possess a current Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certificate may substitute 4 years of documented journeyman elevator mechanic experience and obtain a QEI within 2 years or current Municipality of Anchorage Inspector with a state of Alaska Electrician Journeyman Certificate of Fitness and obtain a QEI within 3 years of date of hire or appointment.
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Retirement Benefits are provided by the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund. For additional information, go to www.aetf.com.

The Municipality of Anchorage offers a benefit package that includes Life Insurance, Optional Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program benefits.