CIVIL/TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (Civil Engineer II) - Range 16E / AMEA

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CIVIL/TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (Civil Engineer II) - Range 16E / AMEA

Salary

$84,156.80 - $107,182.40 Annually

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2024-00286

Department

Project Management & Engineering

Division

Project Technical Support

Opening Date

04/19/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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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.

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.

Example of Duties

Design and prepare plans, and construction contract documents for municipal street, drainage, site, and water quality projects, utilizing computer-aided design, drafting software applications, 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 municipal 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 stamping reports and final construction documents. Also, include oversight and coordination of all aspects of design, such as surveys, 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 adjoining properties.

Coordinate across departments and agencies to draft updates to existing municipal design criteria and specifications for street, non-motorized, drainage, site, and water quality projects and assist in the development of new design criteria and specifications to support the expansion of non-motorized infrastructure and the implementation of the AMATS Non-Motorized Plan.

Review plans and special provisions for street, non-motorized, drainage, site and water quality projects from municipal departments including Project Management & Engineering, Traffic Engineering, and Private Development along with outside agencies such as Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to confirm conformance with applicable design criteria, specifications, Municipal Code, municipal district and neighborhood plans, and transportation planning documents such as the AMATS Non-Motorized Plan.

Provide technical engineering support for the development of planning documents by agencies including Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS) and the municipal Planning Department including advising on topics such as Context Sensitive Solutions, Complete Streets, Vision Zero, and Safe System Approach along with providing technical expertise in designing non-motorized infrastructure and familiarity with applicable design guides such as the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, FHWA Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide, AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, and NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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.

License & Certification

• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.

• Possess a State of Alaska Professional Engineer Certification (or obtain certification within 6 months of hire).

Preferences

• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare construction drawings for road and drainage projects.

• Experience using EPA SWMMM, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis or similar drainage modeling software.

-Experience using the Microsoft Office suite of software.

Additional Important Information

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.

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 Alaskan 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. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader)

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 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 Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 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.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

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

• 11 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

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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.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes

• No

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  Please select which best describes your level of education.

• None / Less than high school

• High school / GED / Equivalent

• Associate's degree in Civil, Architectural, Environmental, or Electrical Engineering; Geomatics; or a closely related discipline

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil, Architectural, Environmental, or Electrical Engineering; or Geomatics; or a closely related discipline

  03

  Please select your which best describes your experience in professional engineering or land surveying.

• None / Less than 4 years

• 4 years - less than 6 years

• 6 years or more

  04

  Do you possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

NOTE: Your driver's license MUST be attached to the application to be considered for this position.

• Yes

• No

  05

  Are you certified as an Alaska Professional Engineer or have the ability to be obtain certification within 6 months of hire?

NOTE: Your certification MUST be attached to the application to be considered for this position.

• Yes

• No

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Agency

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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