ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV - Range 16 / AMEA

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV - Range 16 / AMEA

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV - Range 16 / AMEA

Salary

$38.33 - $56.72 Hourly

Location

AK 99515-2111, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2026-00016

Department

Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

Division

AWWU Systems Maintenance 1

Opening Date

02 / 04 / 2026

Closing Date

2 / 27 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Alaska

Description

Benefits

Questions

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 : 4 / 10s; Monday to Thursday / Tuesday to Friday; 6 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm; Winter season 5 / 8s

LOCATION : 325 E 94th Court

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

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

Under general supervision, this position performs para-professional work in the civil and environmental engineering fields in support of Operation & Maintenance Division work units. General duties include : contract management and administration of programs like the "Pavement and Landscape Restoration Program"; Invitation to Bid (ITB) and Request for Proposal (RFP) development, field inspections of work completed by Utility and / or contract personnel; report writing; assists with assuring that Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC), Municipality of Anchorage Standard Specifications (MASS), the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) permit and other regulatory requirements are adhered to; conducting facility and systems inspections; responds to public complaints; inputs and checks data quality in Maximo and Geographical Information System (GIS); modifies and plots drawings using AutoCAD; issues and closes work orders; assists the maintenance program in a liaison capacity with engineering projects for Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) or by other agencies. This position is expected to work independently with only general guidance. Perform other duties as assigned.

Participate 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 seven (7) 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, code enforcement, and / or a related field, and at least one (1) year of which must have been at the Engineering Technician III level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, Computer Assisted Design (CAD), or a discipline specific to the department, 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 III 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 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 III level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Master’s degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, or a discipline specific to the department, and at least one (1) year of experience as an Engineering Technician III 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.

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. (http : / / www.muni.org / Departments / employee_relations / Documents / DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf)

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.

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

13 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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Are you a current Municipal employee and a member of the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union?

Yes

No

03

Do you have or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License by the time of hire?

Yes

No

Required Question

Employer

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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