CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (Senior Administrative Officer) - Range 15 / AMEA

Job Title

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

Department

Solid Waste Services

Hours Of Work

Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

Location

CTS: 1208 E. 56th Avenue

Remote Work Schedule Opportunities

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.

Employees Who Are Hired Or Rehired

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.

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 of the Solid Waste Services (SWS) Director, the Contract Administrator is responsible for administering various service, maintenance, and construction contracts for SWS, ensuring contractor compliance with contract terms and conditions. Applicable laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures shall be followed as promulgated by the Municipal Charter and Title 7 of the Anchorage Municipal Code and in a manner consistent with the Department's operational policies and procedures. The position involves developing, preparing, and administering various contracts including on-call trade services, petroleum services, telematics and GPS, tire and parts supplies, preventative maintenance and major repairs, IT services, operational services, and minor capital projects. A strong understanding of contract administration, project management, and municipal law, ordinances, and policies is required to effectively resolve issues, prioritize tasks, and perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and three (3) years of experience in the field related to the position.

OR

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and five (5) years of experience in the field related to the position.

OR

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and seven (7) years of experience in the field related to the position.

All applicants must possess or obtain:

• A Valid State of Alaska Driver's License
• Satisfactory national criminal background investigation
• Current Copy of your Department of Motor Vehicle FULL driving record

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 candidates.

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, 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.

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 a candidate clicks 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. Candidates will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and candidate's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, candidates 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, candidates 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.