Job Description
JOB Open to the general public and any current Municipal employees.This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.DEPARTMENT: Public TransportationHOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pmLOCATION: 3600 Dr. MLK Jr. Ave. AnchorageEmployees who are hired or 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. 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. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Under the general direction of the Public Transportation Director, the Public Transportation Administrative & Finance Manager develops, manages, and administers all three major budget programs for the department totaling approximately $169M: the Operating Budget ($30M), Capital Budget ($13M), and Grant Budget (includes $56M capital & $70M operating). Directs professional staff of the Administration & Finance Division - including assigning and evaluating work, organizing, and directing day to day activities. Determines operating and capital fiscal requirements, develops preliminary budgets, and coordinates final budget submittal for the department. Addresses short and long-range financial plans to meet operating and capital needs for the department. Interprets and initiates compliance to federal and state grant policies, regulations, and requirements of all Transit grant programs and awards. Performs full range of management activities such as budget guidance to department division heads, accounting guidance to various managers and division level staff; control, monitor, and evaluate the financial activities for the Public Transportation Department; develops policies and procedures, coordinates goals and objectives to maintain local, state, and federal compliance and requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify . 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 MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (Download PDF reader)All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.Military Service Interview PreferenceVeterans 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 Municipalit