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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. If the person selected is not affiliated with the AMEA Union, he or she must become a member in good standing within 31 days of beginning work.

DEPARTMENT: Traffic Engineering Department HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative 40-hour work schedules (e.g

7:30am to 4:30pm) available with supervisor approval. LOCATION OF WORK: 4700 Elmore Road, Anchorage This position is eligible for a five percent (5%) additional professional certification pay with a valid State of Alaska Professional Engineering (P.E.) 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 and 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 Reviews, researches, recommends approval, authorizes and gives written comments on, including but not limited to: plat reviews, rezoning and conditional use requests, ordinance amendments, public facility site plans, and building and driveway permits.

Reviews are based upon conformance with municipal code regulations, design criteria standards, policies and procedures, and the principles and practices of traffic engineering, This position will also respond to public inquiries and has direct contact with the public. Coordinates projects in-house and with other agencies. Attends joint staff review and preliminary application meetings with developer and Platting or Building Safety staff to collaboratively resolve conflicting requirements.

Represents Traffic Engineering at Platting Board, Planning and Zoning Commission hearings, and the Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals. Resolves conflicting Code requirements collaboratively with planning, zoning, project management and engineering, and private development staff. Demonstrates knowledge of technical and legal (appellate court) issues related to land development.

Perform other duties - including traffic safety evaluations of citizen and elected official concerns - as assigned. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences Engineer In Training Certificate or professional engineering registration and five (5) years of experience in traffic engineering or a related engineering or planning field, one (1) year of which must at the level of an Assistant Traffic Engineer I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere. OR Bachelor's degree in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning or Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Land Use, or a related discipline, and four (4) years of experience in traffic engineering or a related engineering or planning field, one (1) year of which must at the level of an Assistant Traffic Engineer I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR Master's degree in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning or Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Land Use, or a related discipline, and two (2) years of experience in traffic engineering or a related engineering or planning field, one (1) year of which must at the level of an Assistant Traffic Engineer I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere. All applicants must possess: - Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire. Additional Important Information 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. 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 licenses 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.

Application Process: Once an applicant clicks 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 - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Alaska 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.