Engineering Technician I

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - TEMPORARY - Range 9 / AMEA Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. DEPARTMENT: Traffic Engineering HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road THIS IS A TEMPORARY FULL‑TIME POSITION THAT MAY NOT EXCEED SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF HIRE. EMPLOYEES HALEH 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 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. Responsibilities Under general supervision, assists with field installation, monitoring, retrieval, and maintenance of traffic data collection systems and computer databases. Works in and around heavy traffic during extended periods of time in various weather conditions. Performs traffic studies including vehicle counts, stop‑and‑delay studies, gap studies, radar checks, and pedestrian zone evaluations; compiles and edits data; files and maintains records, and performs other related duties. Investigates requests for traffic information. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and at least 18 months experience in drafting, surveying, inspection, materials testing, plan review, permitting, computerized mapping, computer aided design (CAD), traffic signal control, code enforcement, customer service representative, or a related field. OR high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and successful completion of at least three courses in geometry, drafting, surveying (Geomatics) or Right of Way (ROW). Required Certifications Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record at the time of hire. Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check within 6 months of hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr Austincc