CIVIL ENGINEER 1 - Range 15E / AMEA

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CIVIL ENGINEER 1 - Range 15E / AMEA

Salary

$37.21 - $47.48 Hourly

Location

3000 Arctic Blvd., AK

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2024-01161

Department

Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

Division

AWWU Project Management 1

Opening Date

01/08/2025

Closing Date

1/23/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

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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: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

LOCATION: 3000 Arctic Boulevard

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.

Example of Duties

Under supervision, this position will perform engineering duties including, but not limited to, report writing, preparing civil engineering related design packages that include construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for complex utility projects. Inspect construction activity to ensure compliance with contract documents. Perform and oversee quality control reviews of designs prepared by others, including electrical, mechanical, and architectural designs. Assist in the procuring and administering professional services and construction contracts. Participate in the preparation of project schedules and budgets. At times workloads require the position accomplish several projects concurrently. The position is expected to prepare plans within a computer aided design environment. Perform other required duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and seven (7) years of engineering, planning or drafting experience.

OR

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Planning, Architectural & Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline, and five (5) years of engineering, planning or drafting experience.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Planning, Architectural & Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline, and three (3) years of engineering, planning or drafting experience.

OR

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Planning, Architectural & Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline, and one (1) year of engineering, planning or drafting experience.

Must possess and/or obtain:

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.

Must possess the ability to:

Participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

Preference:

Engineer In Training (EIT) certification by passing National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or a Professional Engineering License from the Alaska Board of Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors.

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader)

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• 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

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Leave Plan

• 11 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

02

Are you a current Municipal employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Are you affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Which best describes your completed level of education?

• None / Less than high school

• High school / GED / Equivalent

• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Planning, Architectural & Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Planning, Architectural & Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Planning, Architectural & Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline

  05

  Which best describes your experience in engineering, planning or drafting?

• None - less than 1 year

• 1 year - less than 3 years

• 3 years - less than 5 years

• 5 years - less than 7 years

• 7 years or more

  06

  Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

  07

  Do you possess a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or can obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes

• No

  08

  This position is required to participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day. Do you understand and agree to this requirement?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Do you possess any of the following certifications/licenses?

• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification by passing National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

• Professional Engineering License from the Alaska Board of Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors

• N/A

  Required Question

Agency

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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