Land Surveyor - (Civil Engineer Ii) - Range 16E/Amea

Salary : $84,156.80 - $107,182.40 Annually
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2023-09280
Department: Project Management & Engineering
Division: Survey
Opening Date: 11/30/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Information
Open 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: Project Management & Engineering
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore
Example of Duties
Work independently to provide direct support to the Municipal Surveyor by performing chain of title research for land rights and ownership interests affecting public and private land. Gather pertinent land and utility records, prepare survey information packages, write survey instructions requesting land surveys from contract surveyors for Municipal projects.
Conduct thorough review of the mathematical and legal land rights information contained in subdivision plat submittals and resolve survey comment issues with the LAND SURVEYOR to ensure compliance with municipal land use code.
Review, prepare and approve for municipal use: parcel maps for land acquisition projects, construction documents for accuracy, construction layout and legal descriptions for accuracy. Write legal descriptions of easements for municipal acquisition, create various survey maps for projects, calculate survey adjustments, perform survey measurements with survey instruments, calculate survey measurement adjustments, verify accuracy of earthwork quantity calculations, recover monument information for boundary determinations and perform field surveys for various projects. Create and maintain survey records file system for all survey projects. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics or a closely related discipline, and four (4) years of professional engineering experience or (4) years of land surveying experience.
OR
Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics or a closely related discipline, and six (6) years of professional engineering experience or (6) years of experience in land surveying.
Must possess the following by the time of hire:

• Valid State of Alaska driver's license by time of hire.

Preferences:

• Alaska Professional Land Surveyor registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience preparing maps and legal descriptions for municipal right-of-way acquisitions.
• Experience preparing parcel maps and legal descriptions for municipal right of way acquisitions.
• Experience preparing subdivision plats and knowledge of platting requirements in accordance with Title 21 of land use code.
• Working knowledge of the Municipality of Anchorage Bench Mark Network.

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 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 Alaskan 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 licenses 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 applicants click 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 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 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
• 11 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?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• None/less than High School
• High School Diploma / GED
• Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline
• Associate's Degree in a different field
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering Geomatics, or a closely related discipline
• Bachelor's Degree in a different field
• Master's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatic, or a closely related discipline
• Master's Degree or higher in a different field

03
How many years of professional land surveying experience do you have?

• 0 years to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

04
Describe the experience 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 currently possess a State of Alaska Professional Registered Land Surveyor License or have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license, or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have working knowledge of the Municipality of Anchorage Bench Mark Network?

• Yes
• No

08
Describe the experience 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.
09
Do you have experience preparing parcel maps and legal descriptions for municipal right of way acquisitions?

• Yes
• No

10
Describe the experience 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.
11
Do you have experience preparing subdivision plats and knowledge of platting requirements in accordance with Title 21 of land use code?

• Yes
• No

12
Describe the experience 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.
Required Question