City Services Director: Infrastructure & Grants

AKML; North Pole (AK); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

AKML in North Pole, Alaska, seeks a City Services/City Engineer to lead municipal engineering, capital projects, grant writing, and building-code oversight. The role supervises multiple departments and reports to the Mayor, with statutory appointment and exempt status.

The position requires coordinating with various city teams, preparing budgets, and presenting updates to council and boards twice monthly. Strong leadership and Alaska municipal experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Two years of engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in public works, municipal capital projects in Alaska preferred.
• Grant writing knowledge and experience beneficial.
• Reading and interpreting GIS maps, plans, specs and contracts.
• Experience developing organizational budgets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations to ensure efficient use of resources and city codes.
• Oversee department funds and budgets.
• Develop solutions from project design to personnel deployment.
• Manage projects for scope, schedule and quality.
• Occasional travel for training and site visits.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure equitable service.

Skills

Engineering experience

Public works

Grant writing

GIS interpretation

Budget development

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Network security concepts

Job description

AKML in North Pole, Alaska, seeks a City Services/City Engineer to lead municipal engineering, capital projects, grant writing, and building-code oversight. The role supervises multiple departments and reports to the Mayor, with statutory appointment and exempt status.

The position requires coordinating with various city teams, preparing budgets, and presenting updates to council and boards twice monthly. Strong leadership and Alaska municipal experience are highly valued.