Project Management and Engineering Specialist

This position is responsible for providing specialized support for the department's project management and engineering functions.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Associate's degree in a course of study directly related to the occupational field.  High School diploma or equivalent and any combination of post-secondary education or experience which provides the expertise required to perform effectively the functions of the position may substitute for the Associate degree on a year-for-year basis.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.

• Manages capital projects financial databases.
• Analyzes and reconciles funding sources for construction project accounting.
• Manages assigned bond and grant funds in compliance with project and grant agreements.
• Administers design and construction contracts in compliance with state laws and Borough code.
• Prepares project-related fund verifications.
• Prepares purchase requisitions; tracks and processes invoices.
• Prepares a variety of financial reports, statistical charts, spreadsheets, web pages, public mailings, and other documents.
• Facilitates and attends public meetings, ground breakings, open houses, etc.
• Coordinates and tracks the bidding process.
• Maintains and updates project files and records, including design and construction submittals, drawings, and as-builts.
• Prepares contract modifications, change orders, and contract closeout requirements.
• Responds to requests for information from the public, elected and appointed officials, consultants, contractors, state and federal agency employees, and other Borough personnel.
• Provides support to assigned boards and committees; prepares agendas and meeting materials; attends meetings and records minutes.
• Prepares project-related legislation.
• Creates, composes, edits, produces and/or distributes varied correspondence, legislation, reports, meeting minutes, advertisements, mailings, notices and other materials; obtains, organizes, and plans suitable presentation of content; reviews work for format consistency, grammatical construction and typographical accuracy; presents finished materials for review, or distributes.
• Performs related duties.