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 to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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.

This position is eligible for a five percent (5%) additional professional certification pay with a valid State of Alaska Professional Engineering (P.E.) License. Eligible applicants are required to provide evidence of professional certification.

Example of Duties

Administer capital projects (funded by federal funding and non-federal funding sources) including road, non-motorized facility, and drainage improvements within the Municipality. Perform administration of all phases of design and construction efforts in accordance with federal project process meeting the National Environmental Policy Act including project scoping, design contract request for proposals, contract negotiations and award, environmental assessment under NEPA, design, public involvement, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, regulatory permitting, construction and maintaining proper documentation to support funding requirements.  Provide assistance to the Project Management & Engineering (PM&E) project manager to monitor services performed by Architectural/Engineering (A/E) design consultants, PM&E design engineers, and work performed by general contractors.  Scheduling and cost reporting responsibilities are also encompassed under this position. Coordination of the public involvement process is required on most projects and may include attending meetings with community councils, the public and commissions. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline, and six (6) years of professional engineering or land surveying experience.  

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline, and four (4) years of professional engineering or land surveying experience.  

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 at time of hire. 

Preference: