Job Information

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.

Example of Duties

The Engineering Technician III will operate under limited professional engineering supervision to perform paraprofessional work under any branch of engineering. Manage, administer, direct, and inspect many aspects of complex projects and services for Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility. Review, analyze, recommend, respond, and implement recommendations in an in-depth manner for difficult questions about processes, construction techniques, specialized materials, contract provisions and other technical items. 

Typical duties include technical reporting, specification, and contract writing to support the AWWU capital program. Additionally, drafting, design review and design utilizing knowledge and training with engineering industry standards such as the AWWU Design and Construction Practices Manual (DCPM), Municipality of Anchorage Standard Specifications (MASS), State of Alaska Highway Design, geotechnical standards, National Association of Corrosion Engineers, the Association of Materials Protection and Performance and others. This position is required to travel to field locations and perform work in inclement weather conditions. Work outside of the normal workday or work week and/or temporary schedule changes are required as needed. This position includes duties associated with emergency responses to natural and man-made disasters to help maintain services. Perform other duties as assigned.
 

Participates 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.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

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.

Must possess and/or obtain

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Coating Inspector Level 1 or higher.
• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Cathodic Protection Level 1 or higher.
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL).
• Concrete Coating Inspector Program Level 1 or higher.