Salary: $76,419.20 Annually
Location : Palmer, AK
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Job Number: 2024-00094
Department: Public Works
Division: O&M Road Maintenance
Opening Date: 05/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
This position is responsible for managing the daily activities of their assigned operational branch within the respective Division and providing oversight, direction, and mentoring to staff.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
This is a non-bargaining unit management position.
Pay Grade
Q1 - DOE
*Please note: This position will receive a 4.7% COLA adjustment effective July 1, 2024 raising the minimum starting wage to $80,005.95 annually.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent, and specialized training in the field of work including college courses, certificate program, apprenticeship, etc.
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, manages and oversees activities, projects and operations of the assigned branch.
• Provides leadership, management, daily supervision, oversight and direction to assigned branch staff.
• Hires, trains, assigns, schedules, evaluates, and disciplines assigned personnel; recommends appropriate staffing and service levels and conducts regular meetings with staff.
• Schedules work and assigns jobs through supervisors; coaches employees on work methods and procedures; assists supervisors in preparing and conducting employee performance evaluations; assists in the development of division work programs and policies; generates various reports and updates information.
• Assists the Division Manager plan and implement budgets, goals and operational objectives.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitors workloads and methodologies, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; coordinates the implementation of change with Division Manager.
• Coordinates maintenance of facilities, equipment, and/or vehicles for assigned operational branch.
• Assists in the investigation of incidents, accidents, and other issues; prepares appropriate documents and makes related recommendations for safer operations if necessary.
• Participates in the development and implementation of operational branch goals and objectives; reviews operation plans, studies, and future developments; recommends changes necessary to improve operations.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages branch inspection programs in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Works with the general public in responding to questions and to resolve complaints and concerns within the assigned operational branch.
• Ensures compliance with occupational safety and health regulations applicable to area of responsibility, including but not limited to: proper facilitation of Respiratory Protection Program; proper facilitation of Bloodborne Pathogens Program; proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment; Safety Data Sheet database, inspection reports, training records, and hazard documentation are maintained and up to date; preventative programs, and hazard documentation are maintained and up to date; preventative programs and corrective actions are properly implemented.
• Performs the duties of the Division Manager in his/her absence as assigned.
• Performs related duties.

The Mat-Su Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees. These benefits include Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits (in lieu of social security), deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program. Following is brief description of some of these benefits.
Health Insurance:
The Borough provides group health insurance to all Regular employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. The plan includes medical, prescription, audio and optional dental and vision benefits. Coverage begins for the employee and family members the 1st of the month following date of employment. Family members include spouse and children under age 26. Beginning July 1, 2022, the amount charged to each employee, with a regular work week of 35 or more hours, will be based on which Tier you select and whether the optional vision/dental coverage is added. That amount will be divided between the first two paychecks of each month. The Borough will pay the remainder of the monthly costs. For employees working at least 30 hours but less than 40 hours a week, if the employee elects to be covered, the employee cost will also be based on the Tier selected and if the optional vision/dental coverage has been added.
Life & AD&D:
All regular full time or part time employees will have life insurance coverage provided by the Borough of $50,000 on themselves, $2,000 on their spouse and $1,000 on each qualified child. The benefit for Accidental Death & Dismemberment on the employee is $50,000.
•Employees may purchase additional life insurance through the State of Alaska Supplemental Benefits System.
Retirement:
PERS Tier IV (applies to employees first entered into PERS service on or after July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System is mandatory with a contribution rate of 8%. The Borough portion is as follows: Defined Contribution Plan - 5%; Health Plan - 1.07%, Health Reimbursement Arrangement - $83.40 (per pay period), Occupational Death & Disability - .31%.
PERS Tier I, II, & III (applies to employees first entered into PERS service prior to July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory with a contribution rate of 6.75%. The Borough portion is 22%.
For further information, go to the state of Alaska's website at www.state.ak.us/drb.
Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:
The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $132,900.
SBS offers other various benefit options which are fully explained on their website at www.state.ak.us/drb.
Deferred Compensation Plan:
The Borough offers a Deferred Compensation Plan to eligible employees. The maximum amount an employee may defer in any taxable year is 100% of taxable wages or $20,500, whichever is less. Employees over the age of 50 may contribute an additional $6,000 and ROTH $6,000.
Holidays:
The Borough recognizes 11 paid holidays (plus 1 floating holiday). Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall receive holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.
Personal Leave:
Personal leave will begin accruing the first day employment, however, it will not be for until after the employee has completed three (3) months of service. Accrual rates are as follows:
0 through 1 years 5.9996 Hours per pay period
1 through 2 years 6.9227 Hours per pay period
3 through 5 years 8.7689 Hours per pay period
6 through 10 years 9.6919 Hours per pay period
11 years and longer 11.6378 Hours per pay period
Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall accrue leave on a pro-rated basis.