Associate Civil Engineer Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Job Information 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: Project Management & Engineering HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road This position is eligible for a five percent (5%) additional professional certification pay with a valid State of Alaska Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Eligible candidates are required to provide evidence of the professional certification. Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation at the discretion of management with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40 Starting pay does not exceed the midpoint of the displayed pay range.

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 Project Engineer position designs and prepares plans and construction contract documents for MOA street, drainage, site, and water quality projects, utilizing AutoCAD and recognized design criteria.

Work includes scoping; planning; design; and preparation of construction documents (including drawings specifications, bid proposals, and detailed estimates of probable construction costs) for new or upgraded MOA street, trail, drainage, site, and water quality improvements or projects. Position responsibility includes detailed research of existing conditions, site analysis, design study, public process, in addition to the detailed design and preparation of construction documents including placing a professional engineering stamp on reports and final construction documents. Oversees and coordinates all aspects of design, such as survey, soils, public information, permitting, traffic, lighting, impacts to utilities, hydraulic calculations, right-of-way and easement requirements, and assistance with acquisition, cost estimating, bidding, liaison during construction, and resolving project impacts on adjacent properties.

Performs soil mechanics analysis, hydrology studies, hydraulics studies, materials analysis, implement applicable regulations and guidelines, and incorporate life/safety solutions including, but not limited to, evaluation of sight distances on streets, sight triangles, and ADA design guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline and four (4) years of professional engineering or land surveying experience.

OR Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline and six (6) years of professional engineering or land surveying experience. Must possess and/or obtain: Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire. Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Alaska within six (6) months of hire. Additional Important Information All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment. 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 candidates. The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program

For more information, please go tohttp://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. Application Process Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile

Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

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.