Salary: $62,910.69 - $147,805.38 Annually
Location : 1208 East 56th Ave, AK
Job Type: Executive
Job Number: 2025-00276
Department: Solid Waste Services
Division: Solid Waste Services
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Job Information Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Services
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday; hours to be determined
LOCATION: 1208 East 56th Avenue
Example of Duties This position will work closely with and under the direction of the Solid Waste Services General Manager to evaluate emerging and existing energy efficient technologies, and sustainable business practices within the Department and the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) as a whole. This will include performing physical plant inspections and evaluating for proper operation and recommend repairs and/or renovations and changes in strategies that will provide continued effective operations in conserving energy and improving community sustainability. Identifies and provides input for Capital Improvements Projects to reduce energy costs and improve sustainability within the Department as well as others throughout the MOA. Serves as Project Manager for energy conservation projects, seeks funding opportunities, and prepares grant proposals for future projects and programs. Evaluates, develops, maintains and manages utility consumption database to monitor and audit utility billings and consumption. Develops long-range plans for implementing energy conservation and recommends sound policies directed towards energy conservation. Evaluates and develops potential projects or activities to lower utility costs and to conserve energy throughout the MOA, taking into consideration payback potential and other benefits. Evaluates, promotes, and coordinates energy conservation and sustainability measures with the Department, MOA Administration, facility and external Department managers, staff and the public. Assists in developing and maintaining budgets for predicting energy usage for future year budget. Provide regular reports as to the overall effectiveness of the energy management and sustainability programs and provide annual reports to the Department and MOA Administration. Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences High school diploma, GED, or equivalent,
and nine
(9) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.
ORAssociate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a similar discipline,
and seven
(7) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.
ORBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a similar discipline,
and five
(5) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.
ORMaster's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a similar discipline,
and three
(3) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.
Must possess and/or obtain:
- Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Preference:
- State of Alaska Professional Engineering certification in mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental engineering, or a closely related field.
Additional Important InformationInstructions to Applicants:
- Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for and interest in this position.
- Submit a comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae.
- Submit contact information for three professional references.
- Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded.
- If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit a copy.
- If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.
- Submit a current copy of your driver's license and satisfactory driving records.
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . 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.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's 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 certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans 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 the 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 shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of 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 selects on 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 through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard 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 907-343-4571.The 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
01
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
Which best describes your completed level of education?
- Less than high school
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a similar discipline
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting, or a similar discipline
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a similar discipline
03
Which best describes your experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 years - less than 5 years
- 5 years - less than 7 years
- 7 years - less than 9 years
- 9 years or more
04
Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position. 05
Do you have a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or can obtain one by the time of hire?
06
Do you have a valid State of Alaska Professional Engineering certification in mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental engineering, or a closely related field?
Required Question
