PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (Civil Engineer II) - Range 16E / 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.

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: State of Alaska Professional Civil Engineer License.

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.
• If selected for hire, 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.
• 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.