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: Maintenance and Operations Department
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 3640 E. Tudor Road

Example of Duties

Activities include but not limited to, developing, preparing and administering contracts utilized to design maintenance and construction projects for Municipal facilities. Review contract drawings for accuracy and coordinate required changes with architectural and engineering firms. Prepare final contract documents and work with Purchasing Department to correct any final changes. Write Recommendation of Award letters for all contracts and bid awards. Prepare Recommendations for Proposals (RFPs) to solicit proposals from architectural and engineering firms to produce contract drawings for municipal building projects. Utilize MOA building codes, regulations, policies and use sound judgment in the performance of daily work. Perform other related duties as assigned such as supporting the M&O Operations Director and the Capital Projects Manager.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance or similar discipline and one (1) year of experience in procurement, finance, administration support or similar administrative responsibilities.

OR

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance or similar discipline and three (3) years of experience in procurement, finance, administration support or similar administrative responsibilities.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in procurement, finance, administration support or similar administrative responsibilities.

• Notary Public

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. 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.

Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans who wish to be considered for an 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 or similar document. 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.

An individual currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wishes to be considered for an 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 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 show the name, signature, title and contact information for 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 – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Alaska Time.