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: Project Management & Engineering

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday 8am- 4:30pm
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

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

The Environmental Specialist supports the Watershed Management Services (WMS) section of the Project Management & Engineering (PM&E) department and assists with duties and deliverables pertaining to the administration of the Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) Permit. Assist in performing water quality monitoring and assessments. Assist in the development and implementation of programs to remove illicit and industrial discharges from the storm drain system. Perform field investigation and code enforcement. Develop and implement training and education materials for a variety of watershed management programs. Assist in preparing projects and annual reports pertaining to the administration of the APDES Permit. Coordinate and assist with engineering professional services contract projects. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or closely related discipline, and four (4) years of experience testing for pollutants, enforcing permit requirements, collecting data, and/or similar environmental quality experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or closely related discipline, and two (2) years of experience testing for pollutants, enforcing permit requirements, collecting data, and/or similar environmental quality experience.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:

• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.