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City Engineer
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
CITY OF UNALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
OPEN DATE: 10/2/2019
CLOSE DATE: 11/1/2019
POSITION: CITY ENGINEER
SALARY: $80,553 - $104,702 / yearly
The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of City Engineer in the Public Works Department. Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,700 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position, under supervision from the Director of Public Works, oversees engineering design, provides technical engineering support, and is responsible for capital improvement project administration. Duties also include resolving public technical questions and developing engineering solutions for road, building, and utility maintenance projects.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of standard civil engineering principles including: design, surveying, analysis, construction inspection, project engineering and management, and contract administration. Have knowledge of permitting and environmental regulations for construction projects. Ability to prepare and present complex technical reports, designs, and presentations to non-technical audiences, establish and maintain productive working relationships with various people and organizations, excellent written and oral communication and ability to follow complex written and oral instructions, work under pressure, maintain professionalism, ability to multi-task work load, and meet multiple deadlines.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering with three years of work experience as a professional engineer in construction management required; preferably in a government setting. One year of supervisory experience, preferably in a government setting.
Combination of education and experience that could provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed will be evaluated on an individual basis.
LICENCES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have Alaska Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil Engineering or ability to obtain
Must have, or be able to obtain, an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire.
Must be eligible to work in the US; requirement by Federal Law if hired must complete employment eligibility verification (I-9)
Must remain current on the principals and practices of the engineering profession.
Maintain active and current certifications for the duration of employment.
Ability to pass all required pre-employment testing i.e. Criminal background and History, drug testing.
BENEFITS:
$5,000 Relocation Assistance.
Will be provided a City vehicle and fuel for work & personal use (tax fringe benefit).
Will be provided a City cell phone for work & personal.
Annual Airfare Allowance $2,000, after first year of employment.
Medical & Dental Insurance - premium 100% employer paid (employee & dependents).
100% employer paid LifeMed flight Insurance (employee & dependents).
Parks, Recreation and Culture free membership (employee only)
Personal Leave Accrual starting at 16 hours a month.
9 paid Holidays and 3 floating Holidays per year.
Eligible for Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement.
Eligible for 457 Plans with ICMA-RC or Mutual of America.
TO APPLY:
Submit a City of Unalaska Application. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us all completed forms can be submitted to City of Unalaska, Administration Department P.O Box 610, Unalaska and/or emailing to [email protected] or by fax at 907-581-4469
We invite you to watch our video entitled, Conducting Public Works in a Remote Location on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Txz2bYedH4&rel=0&autoplay=0&fs=1