Salary: $31.48 - $46.69 Hourly
Location : 4700 Elmore Road, Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number:Department: Development Services Department
Division: Land Use
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job InformationOpen to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
HOURS OF WORK: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road
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.Example of Duties Respond to and resolve complaints regarding permitted and non-permitted uses of the Municipal rights of way. Enforce Anchorage Municipal Code, Title 24 and other applicable titles and regulations. Issue written memos and civil citations. Represent the Municipality of Anchorage in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings. Review, comment, and/or approve construction and utility plans, development plans, and conduct construction and use inspections to Municipality of Anchorage Standard Specifications (MASS) and other pertinent standards. Review and comment on platting cases and respond to public inquiries and complaints regarding Right of Way activities.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / PreferencesHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent
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 II level with Municipality or equivalent elsewhere.
ORAssociate's degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, Computer Assisted Design (CAD), 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 II level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
ORBachelor's degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, or a discipline specific to the department
and one (
1) year of experience at the Engineering Technician II level with the Municipality or the equivalent elsewhere.
All Applicants must possess and/or obtain:- State of Alaska driver's license by the time of hire and FULL driving record at time of hire.
- International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Work Zone Traffic Control
Technician certification within six (6) months of hire. - IMSA and ATSSA are required to implement and inspect traffic control and road closures within 6 months of hire.
- Work Zone Safety Officer Certification within six (6) months of hire.
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.If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicants 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
All required licenses and certifications must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or 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 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 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. 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 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Alaska 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) 343-4571The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:- Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Accounts
Retirement: - State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
- 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
Employer Paid Benefits: - Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Plan
- 13 Paid Holidays
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
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In order to be considered, applicants
must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered
not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? 02
Are you a current Municipality of Anchorage employee and member of the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA)?
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What is your highest level of completed education?
- Less than High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
- High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
- Associate's Degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, Computer Assisted Design (CAD), or a discipline specific to the department.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Management, Computer Assisted Design (CAD), or a discipline specific to the department.
04
How many years of experience do you have 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, or a related field?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
05
How many years of experience do you have in an Engineering Technician II level position with the Municipality OR the equivalent elsewhere?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more
06
Do you possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license, OR have the ability to obtain one by time of hire?
Required Question
