ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV - Range 16 / AMEA

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: Solid Waste Services

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday hours TBD

LOCATION: 15500 E. Eagle River Loop Rd.

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.

Example of Duties

The position performs technical work associated with environmental compliance, including monitoring air quality, landfill gas,
surface runoff, groundwater, and leachate for adherence to applicable regulations and permits issued by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC), the Anchorage Water and Wastewater
Utility and other agencies. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that SWS meets its environmental compliance obligations
while supporting the effective operation of its disposal facilities. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills are
essential for success in this role. This position supports contracts that take hazardous household waste (HHW) and gathers data from customers for compliance with internal policy and procedures surrounding contaminated soils and asbestos containing material that is reported to internal
personnel. The work associated with this position covers many aspects of transfer and landfill operations at several facilities within
the Municipality of Anchorage with the daily reporting duty station at Anchorage Regional Landfill located in Eagle River. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.

• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.

• Manager Of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Land fill restriction, Managing used Oil, and Hazardous Waste Manifest training
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).
• Associate or Bachelor degree in the physical sciences such as, but not limited to chemistry, engineering, or biology

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• JBER, AK 99505 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• JBER, AK 99505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person