Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. 

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

Under general supervision, provide lead direction and technical support for customer service staff and perform full performance level public counter support, technical assistance and clerical processing of a variety of applications, including: food service establishment permits & plan review; temporary food permits; noise permits; beauty & barber shop permits; pool & spa permits; and pesticide applicator permits. Respond to general public questions & complaints around AMC 15 & 16; prepares routine correspondence letters; manages program supplies. Administer and grade food safety tests. Assure strict security, receive and track cash, checks and credit cards, operate cash register, prepare daily activity and cash summary reports, collect daily receipts and deposit in safe, and reconcile division revenues. Assist in initial response and data entry of noise, smoking, and/or housing complaints. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in processing permit or license applications, which includes one (1) year of experience as a Permit Clerk II with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.

All applicants must possess or obtain:

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

· Ability to type at a net speed of 35 WPM at time of application. (Attach certificate to application)

· Ability to 10 key at a net speed of 125 KSPM at time of application. (Attach certificate to application)

· State of Alaska Notary Public Commission within three (3) months of hire.

· Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history