General Manager

This is an executive position and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

Example of Duties

The Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU) General Manager manages two separate municipal utilities, the Anchorage Water Utility and the Anchorage Sewer (Wastewater) Utility. The AWWU General Manager's duties and responsibilities are to provide guidance and leadership to ensure that AWWU: operates under prudent business principles; satisfies customer expectations; complies with all Federal, Alaska, and Municipal laws and regulations; is responsive to the long-term growth needs of the Municipality of Anchorage; and, meets the needs of the Utility’s owners. The General Manager directly supervises seven Division Directors and the Assistant General Manager. 

Additional Information:
Management and oversight of all aspects of the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility operations, which includes: operating and capital budgets and expenditures; development of strategy for periodic rate case filings; establishing levels of service and development of tariff filings; and, hiring, supervising, and setting compensation for Division Directors and the Assistant General Manager. Ensure compliance with all federal and Alaska laws and regulations regarding water quality, health and safety, and employee requirements. Ensure compliance with the Municipal Charter, Municipal Code, and other Municipal regulations that are applicable. Development of 20-year improvement plans. Coordinate with the AWWU Advisory Board. Serve as the principal spokesperson for the Utility to the Municipal Assembly, the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related discipline, and ten (10) years of administrative experience, three (3) of which must have been at the supervisory management level in the field of water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment systems, or a closely related field.

OR

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related discipline, and eight (8) years of administrative experience, three (3) of which must have been at the supervisory management level in the field of water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment systems, or a closely related field.

Must possess and/or obtain:
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Instructions to applicants:

·     Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this position.

·     Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.

·     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 evidence.

·     If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.

·     Submit a current copy of your driver's license.

Additional Important 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) (Download PDF reader)

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 www.GovernmentJobs.com 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 Employee Relations 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.