CIVIL ENGINEER I - Anchorage, United States - Municipality of Anchorage, AK

Description

Salary : $76, $97,302.40 Annually

Location : Anchorage, AK

Job Type: Regular / Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Project Management & Engineering

Division: Project Technical Support

Opening Date: 04/29/2024

Closing Date: 5/13/2024 12:00 AM Alaska

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 AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Project Management & Engineering
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road

Example of Duties

Perform entry-level engineering work including design and preparation of plans and construction contract documents for municipal street, drainage, site, and water quality projects. Utilize computer-aided design and drafting software applications, and recognized design criteria. Work includes scoping, planning, design, and preparation of construction documents including drawings, specifications, bid proposals, and detailed estimates of probable construction costs for new or upgraded municipal street, trail, drainage, site, and water quality improvement projects.

Research of existing conditions; site analysis; design study; and the public involvement process. Oversight and coordination of all aspects of design, such as surveys, soils, public information, permitting, traffic, lighting, utility coordination, right-of-way and easement requirements, assistance with right-of-way and easement acquisition, cost estimating, bidding support, construction support, and resolving project impacts on adjoining properties. Knowledge in engineering fields such as soil mechanics, hydrology, hydraulics, and materials as well as applicable regulations and guidelines including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines for right-of-ways and site facilities. Perform other related 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.

All applicants 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.

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

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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 Alaskan 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 licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

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.

VETERANS:
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference as allowed in the Personnel Rules D must attach a copy of their DD Form 214 to the application. The DD Form 214 must show an honorable discharge. 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 applicants click on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the 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

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

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

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?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA)?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?

• None/ less than High School
• High School Diploma / 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 or higher in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Planning, Architectural & Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline

04

How many years of experience do you have in engineering, planning or drafting?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

05

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

06

Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question