CIVIL ENGINEER II - Range 16E / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage

Anchorage (AK)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health / Medical Benefits

State retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a professional engineer/land surveyor to oversee parks and recreation projects. Responsibilities include planning, designing, constructing, inspecting, and maintaining parks and facilities, with contract preparation and complex project inspections.

Qualifications include a degree in Civil/Geomatics-related fields and 4–6+ years of relevant experience, plus Alaska licensure within six months.

Qualifications

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs professional engineering or surveying tasks for parks and recreation engineering projects.
Plan, design, construct, inspect, and maintain parks, recreational facilities, and related engineering projects.
Prepare contracts, inspect complex construction projects, and advise on major problems of construction.

Skills

Driver's license

Professional engineer license ( Alaska

Education

Associate's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geomatics/related field

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural/Environmental Engineering/Geomatics

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

These positions are represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LOCATION OF WORK: 632 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

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.

To be considered for employment, applicants 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.

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

This position is eligible for a five percent (5%) additional professional certification pay with a valid State of Alaska Professional Engineering (P.E.) License. Eligible candidates are required to provide evidence of professional certification.

Example of Duties

Under general supervision, performs professional engineering or surveying tasks for parks and recreation engineering projects. Responsibilities include planning, designing, constructing, inspecting, and maintaining parks, recreational facilities, and related engineering projects. Prepare contracts, inspect complex construction projects, and advise on major problems of construction. Uses independent judgment and initiative to apply standard engineering or surveying principles, make calculations, and implement minor design changes as needed to ensure a project proceeds according to scope, budget, and schedule. Responds to concerns or complaints from the public regarding park related, drainage, site, or water quality concerns. 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.

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.

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.
Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Alaska within six (6) months of hire.

Preferences

Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI).
Alaska Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (AK-CESCL).

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. (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

All required certifications and 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.

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
13 Paid Holidays

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

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", "N/A", or a similar comment may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

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

Are you a current Municipal employee?

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

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

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline

How many years of experience do you have of professional engineering or land surveying?

Less than 4 years
4 years to less than 6 years
6 years or more

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.

Are you currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Alaska OR can you obtain one within 6 months of hire?

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