MANAGER OF ENGINEERING & PLANNING (Civil Engineer IV) - Range 18 / NON

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid Leave & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage, Solid Waste Services, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to supervise the Engineering and Planning Division and act as Project Manager for large design and construction programs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and eight years of progressive engineering experience, with at least two years in managing major capital projects; Alaska PE license and background checks required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and eight (8) years of progressively responsible engineering experience, two (2) years of which must involve managing large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the activities of the Engineering and Planning Division.
• Serves as the Department’s Project Manager for large design and construction projects (over $100 Million).
• Coordinates with stakeholders, public advocacy groups, state and federal agencies, and other Municipal departments.
• Ensures environmental management and regulatory compliance at all active and closed sites.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Engineering Experience

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT

Solid Waste Services

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday; Schedule to be discussed at time of hire

LOCATION

CTS: 1208 E. 56th Avenue, Anchorage

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.

Example of Duties

Supervises the activities of the Engineering and Planning Division. Serves as the Department’s Project Manager for large design and construction projects (over $100 Million). These projects are highly controversial and sensitive environmentally and to the public, and require significant coordination with stakeholders, public advocacy groups, state and federal agencies, and other Municipal departments. This position entails professional engineering and management work requiring use of considerable independent judgment and initiative toward engineering projects concerned with planning, design, location, construction and maintenance of Municipal structures associated with solid waste management. Position is responsible for environmental management and regulatory compliance at all of the Department's active and closed sites. This position exercises supervisory responsibility for four positions, an Engineer II, Engineering Intern, Engineering Technician I/II and an Engineering Technician III/IV. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field, and eight (8) years of progressively responsible engineering experience, two (2) years of which must have been involved in managing the construction of large engineering capital projects.

All Applicants Require

• Valid State of Alaska Professional Engineer License at time of hire.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

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.

All required certifications and/or 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.

MOA is an EO and AA Employer

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.

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.aspx

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.