PERMIT OFFICE TECHNICIAN (Engineering Technician II) - Range 12 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage seeks a capable Engineering Technician I to support water and wastewater operations. Duties include coordinating field crews, reviewing plans, issuing permits, and maintaining accurate records. Must possess CAD/drafting experience and strong communication for contractor and public interactions.

Position may involve participation in disaster response and after-hours emergencies. Anchorage-based role with standard office hours and potential for telecommuting after

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Drafting, CAD, or a discipline related to the department.

Responsibilities

• Responds to field emergencies by coordinating and dispatching field service personnel.
• Schedules appointments, field investigations, and inspections while maintaining clear communication.
• Reviews engineered plans to support the issuance of utility permits and processes payments for water, sewer, and hydrant use permits.
• Inspects meters and assists with new account setup and record-keeping.
• Supports backflow prevention program and disaster response per department plans.

Skills

CAD drafting

attention to detail

communication skills

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Drafting, CAD, or related discipline

Tools

CAD software

GIS mapping

Job description

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

LOCATION: 3000 Arctic Boulevard

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.

Responds to field emergencies by coordinating and dispatching field service personnel. Schedules appointments, field investigations, and inspections while maintaining clear communication. Handles requests related to water and wastewater services, inspections, utility locates, and emergency utility repairs. Processes, reviews, and schedules 811 locates within the designated time frame. Reviews engineered plans to support the issuance of utility permits. Issues and processes payments for water, sewer, and mobile hydrant use permits. Inspects mobile meters on trucks used for hydrant access. Creates service orders and assists with new account setup while ensuring accurate records and logs. Supports the Cross-Connection Control Program (backflow prevention) and performs additional tasks as assigned to ensure efficient departmental operations. Strong customer service skills are essential to effectively communicate with customers, contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders, ensuring responsive, professional, and solution-oriented service in all aspects of the role. Perform other duties as assigned.

Participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

Education and Experience

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: drafting, surveying, inspection, materials testing, plan review, permitting, computerized mapping, computer assisted design (CAD), traffic signal control, code enforcement, and/or a related field, and at least one (1) year of which must have been at the Engineering Technician I level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Drafting, Computer Assisted Design (CAD), or a discipline specific to the department, and at least one (1) year of which must have been at the Engineering Technician I level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

Must possess and/or obtain:

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

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.

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.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

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.