ENGINEERING LEAD (Civil Engineer III) - Range 17 / NON

Engineering Lead

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

Department : Project Management & Engineering

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday 08 : 00 to 17 : 00

Location : 4700 Elmore Road

Starting pay does not exceed the midpoint of the displayed adjusted pay range.

The actual salary for this position may be eligible for a ten percent (10%) incentive due to a Supervisory Compensation Adjustment. This is to ensure that supervisors are fairly compensated in comparison to those persons they supervise. The Adjustment may be discontinued at any time, if the Mayor determines the adjustment is no longer warranted.

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 Lead oversees a design team in the design and preparation of 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. Duties of the Engineering Lead include receiving project assignments from the Engineering Manager and distributing the assignments within their design team. Develop project schedules and managing staff schedules and workloads to complete assigned tasks on schedule. Oversee the review of plans, permits and public hearing information with regard to road, drainage, and water quality concerns. Prepare appropriate responses and investigating and responding to road and drainage related inquiries and complaints. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering experience. 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.
• Valid State of Alaska Professional Engineer License within 6 months of hire.

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 . 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 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 selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the 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.