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: Solid Waste Services

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, normal business hours, to be discussed at time of hire
LOCATION: CTS: 1208 E. 56th 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.

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.

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 of the Solid Waste Services (SWS) Director, the Contract Administrator is responsible for administering various service, maintenance, and construction contracts for SWS, ensuring contractor compliance with contract terms and conditions. Applicable laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures shall be followed as promulgated by the Municipal Charter and Title 7 of the Anchorage Municipal Code and in a manner consistent with the Department’s operational policies and procedures. The position involves developing, preparing, and administering various contracts including on-call trade services, petroleum services, telematics and GPS, tire and parts supplies, preventative maintenance and major repairs, IT services, operational services, and minor capital projects. A strong understanding of contract administration, project management, and municipal law, ordinances, and policies is required to effectively resolve issues, prioritize tasks, and perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and seven (7) 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 five (5) years of experience in the field related to the position. 

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and three (3) years of experience in the field related to the position.

• A Valid State of Alaska Driver's License
• Satisfactory national criminal background investigation 
• Current Copy of yourDepartment of Motor Vehicle FULL driving record

• 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