FIELD Engineering Technician - Range​/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 AMEA. Department: Solid Waste Services Hours of Work: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: ARL - 15500

E. Eagle River Loop Rd. Eagle River

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.

The Engineering Technician I/II is the primary source of information regarding environmental monitoring duties for the department as well as providing assistance to landfill operations. The Engineering Technician I/II is responsible for collecting and maintaining field monitoring records as well as maintaining monitoring devices in working order. This position will monitor operating performance of landfill gas systems, groundwater monitoring pumps, leachate, surface water and landfill gas for analysis consistent with permit requirements.

Maintain records consistent with permit requirements for reporting to regulatory agencies. Perform refuse inspections and interact with customers regarding waste acceptance policies and will provide support to the Engineering Department for maintaining special waste acceptance programs.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and successful completion of at least three (3) courses in any combination of geometry, drafting, surveying (Geomatics) or Right of Way (ROW). OR High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and 18 months 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, customer service representative, and/or a related field.

Must possess and/or obtain:

• Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Waste Screening at Municipal Solid Waste Management Facilities Inspector Certification within six (6) months of hire.

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.

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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. (Download PDF reader)

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…