Director of City Services

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

Job Title: City Services/City Engineer
Department: City Services

Classification: Management, Appointed

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual salary range $88,932.48-$155,943.64

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Mayor

The City Services/City Engineer shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor; subject to termination by a majority vote of City Council. (NPMC 2.25.020)

FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

This position supervises the Utility, Public Works, and Building Department to include various engineering projects, providing direction for the City’s capital projects, and city grant writing priorities. This position is responsible for the enforcement of the building code ordinances, collaborates with other departments, contractors, consultants to ensure the successful planning and design for infrastructure projects.

Evaluates engineering feasibility, cost estimates, and environmental impact assessments
assists and collaborates with other City departments as necessary to ensure alignment with city goals and regulations.

Prepares capital project requests and management of capital projects from project scope development through design and construction.
Contributes to the operation and maintenance of infrastructure including, but not limited to overseeing multiple divisions such as building, engineering, street maintenance, building maintenance, capital construction, water and sewer infrastructure.
Keeps records of the City of North Pole water and sewer utility systems to confirm compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.
Prepares bid documents, evaluates bids, quotes, and proposals. Confirms contractors are in accordance with City ordinances.
Prepares and monitors the City Services Department’s annual operating and capital budgets.
Set goals and objectives for the City Services Departments with assistance from the Public Works Supervisor and the Utilities Supervisor.
Serves as City’s point of contact for review of all plating and planning actions within the City of North Pole.
Oversee issuing of building permits and building inspections. Conducts site visits, inspections, and quality control checks as needed. Ensures compliance with adopted codes and standards.
Required to present department project updates at council meetings twice monthly and various board meetings associated with the position.
Other duties as assigned in North Pole Municipal Code (NPMC 2.25.030) and by the Mayor.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Note: Any combination of education, training and work experience will be considered.

• Two years of engineering experience is preferred.
• Experience in public works, public utility operations, and municipal capital projects in Alaska would be preferred.
• Funding source research and grant writing knowledge and experience.
• Reading and interpreting maps of GIS, plans, specifications and contracts.
• Experience developing organizational budgets.
• Technical skills related to hardware and software, business applications and associated programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint. Knowledge of network management and security systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor operations to ensure efficient use of resources and city codes.
• Responsible for oversight of department funds and budgets.
• Develop solutions that meet the needs of the City from project design to personnel.
• Manage projects for scope, schedule, and quality.
• Occasional travel for training and site visits.
• Strong collaborative skills in working with diverse people to ensure sensitive and equitable treatment of all citizens. Must work well with others.
• Proactive with a can-do attitude on all tasks.

Working Conditions

• The duties of this position are performed primarily in an office environment. The ability to bend, stoop reach overhead, twist upper body from side to side and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds may be required. Additionally, this position may be required to assist public works and utility personnel with tasks and should be able to maintain the physical fitness, strength, agility, and stamina to work in all Alaskan environments for extended periods in a safe manner.