Engineering Technician I

Austin Community College; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal engineering department is seeking a temporary Engineering Technician I to assist with traffic data collection. Responsibilities include monitoring, installation, and performing traffic studies. The position requires a high school diploma, driving license, and relevant experience or coursework. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. This role may transition to remote work after probation depending on department approval.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months experience in drafting, surveying, or related fields.
• Completion of geometry, drafting, or surveying courses is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field installation and maintenance of traffic data systems.
• Perform traffic studies and compile data.
• Investigate requests for traffic information.
• Investigate requests for traffic information; support related duties as assigned.

Skills

Drafting

Surveying

Inspection

Customer service

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Geomatics/ROW coursework

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

GIS

Computerized mapping

Job description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - TEMPORARY - Range 9 / AMEA

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

DEPARTMENT: Traffic Engineering

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road

THIS IS A TEMPORARY FULL‑TIME POSITION THAT MAY NOT EXCEED SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF HIRE.

EMPLOYEES HALEH 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.

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 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.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, assists with field installation, monitoring, retrieval, and maintenance of traffic data collection systems and computer databases. Works in and around heavy traffic during extended periods of time in various weather conditions. Performs traffic studies including vehicle counts, stop‑and‑delay studies, gap studies, radar checks, and pedestrian zone evaluations; compiles and edits data; files and maintains records, and performs other related duties. Investigates requests for traffic information. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and at least 18 months experience in drafting, surveying, inspection, materials testing, plan review, permitting, computerized mapping, computer aided design (CAD), traffic signal control, code enforcement, customer service representative, or a related field.
• OR high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and successful completion of at least three courses in geometry, drafting, surveying (Geomatics) or Right of Way (ROW).

Required Certifications

• Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
• Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check within 6 months of hire.