ENGINEERING TECH III - Range 14 / AMEA

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 to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
LOCATION: 3000 Arctic Boulevard

To be considered for employment, candidates 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 Engineering Technician III will operate under limited professional engineering supervision to perform paraprofessional work under any branch of engineering.
• Manage, administer, direct, and inspect many aspects of complex projects and services for Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility.
• Review, analyze, recommend, respond, and implement recommendations in an in-depth manner for difficult questions about processes, construction techniques, specialized materials, contract provisions and other technical items.
• Technical reporting, specification, and contract writing to support the AWWU capital program.
• Drafting, design review and design utilizing knowledge and training with engineering industry standards such as the AWWU Design and Construction Practices Manual (DCPM), Municipality of Anchorage Standard Specifications (MASS), State of Alaska Highway Design, geotechnical standards, National Association of Corrosion Engineers, the Association of Materials Protection and Performance and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: drafting, surveying, inspection, materials testing, plan review, permitting, computerized mapping, computer assisted design (CAD), traffic signal control, and/or code enforcement, and at least one (1) year of which must have been at the Engineering Technician II level with Municipality or equivalent elsewhere.
• OR Associate’s degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, Computer Assisted Design (CAD), or a discipline specific to the department, and three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: drafting, surveying, inspection, materials testing, plan review, permitting, computerized mapping, computer assisted design (CAD), traffic signal control and/or code enforcement, and at least one (1) year of which must have been at the Engineering Technician II level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, or a discipline specific to the department, and one (1) year of experience at the Engineering Technician II level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Must possess and/or obtain:
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

Additional Important Information

• The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program.
• If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check.
• If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate'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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays