RIGHT OF WAY ENFORECEMENT OFFICER - Range 14 /AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking an Engineering Technician II to inspect and regulate right-of-way uses and to review construction and utility plans in accordance with MASS and related standards.

The role requires formal education in engineering/geomatics with progressive experience and a valid driver’s license; state certifications in IMSA/ATSSA and work-zone safety will be needed within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: drafting, surveying, inspection, materials testing, plan review, permitting, computerized mapping, CAD, traffic signal control, and/or code enforcement and at least one year at Engineering Technician II level.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve complaints regarding permitted and non-permitted uses of the Municipal rights of way.
• Enforce Anchorage Municipal Code, Title 24 and other applicable titles and regulations.
• Issue written memos and civil citations.
• Represent the Municipality of Anchorage in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.
• Review, comment, and/or approve construction and utility plans, development plans, and conduct construction and use inspections to MASS and other pertinent standards.
• Review and comment on platting cases and respond to public inquiries and complaints regarding Right of Way activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate’s degree in Engineering/Geomatics/CAD-related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Geomatics/CAD-related field

Tools

CAD

Job description

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

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

DEPARTMENT

Development Services

HOURS OF WORK

Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm

LOCATION

4700 Elmore Road

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.

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, candidates 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.

Respond to and resolve complaints regarding permitted and non-permitted uses of the Municipal rights of way. Enforce Anchorage Municipal Code, Title 24 and other applicable titles and regulations. Issue written memos and civil citations. Represent the Municipality of Anchorage in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings. Review, comment, and/or approve construction and utility plans, development plans, and conduct construction and use inspections to Municipality of Anchorage Standard Specifications (MASS) and other pertinent standards. Review and comment on platting cases and respond to public inquiries and complaints regarding Right of Way activities.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) 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, and/or code enforcement and at least one (1) year of which must have been at the Engineering Technician II level with Municipality or equivalent elsewhere.

OR

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

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, or a discipline specific to the department and one (1) year of experience at the Engineering Technician II level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

All Applicants must possess and/or obtain:

• State of Alaska driver's license by the time of hire and FULL driving record at time of hire.
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Work Zone Traffic Control Technician certification within six (6) months of hire.
• IMSA and ATSSA are required to implement and inspect traffic control and road closures within 6 months of hire.
• Work Zone Safety Officer Certification within six (6) months 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 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 applicants 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).

All required licenses and certifications must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference: Veterans or 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 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 show the name, signature, title and contact information for 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 [phone]