AWWU SAFETY COORDINATOR - Range 16 / NON

AWWU SAFETY COORDINATOR - Range 16 / NON

Salary

$39.97 - $59.12 Hourly

Location

3000 Arctic Blvd., AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2026-00755

Department

Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

Division

AWWU Admin Safety Services

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

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: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

LOCATION: 3000 Arctic Boulevard

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 AWWU Occupational Health & Safety Manager, enforces the departments safety and security programs for the Utility. Inspects facilities and divisions, including equipment and working conditions, for compliance with various safety codes. Drafts division safety and security programs with division supervisors and AWWUs Safety Manager. Working with AWWUs Training Specialist, organizes and conducts seminars, lectures and training sessions on first aid and safety. Provides expertise regarding safety codes, rules and practices. Provides in-depth guidance on Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) general industry safety standards, Industrial Hygiene (IH), and Fire Code provisions. Oversees contracted security performance at AWWU headquarters, including the duties of the security guard, for contract specification compliance. Manages and schedules Industrial Hygiene contracted services. Coordinates AWWUs Respiratory Fit testing. Writes reports on the status of AWWUs Industrial Hygiene program, Respiratory Fit program, and fire safety programs, with substantive recommendations to improve them. Coordinates Utility fire drills and reporting. Analyzes data on accident rates and compensation claims, to develop methods to reduce costs and loss time. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High School diploma, GED or equivalent, and eight (8) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.

OR

Associate's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and six (6) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and four (4) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.

OR

Master's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety, and two (2) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.

Must possess and/or obtain:

• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• American Red Cross First Aid Certification, and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 90 days of hire.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• The ability to participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU's disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee's potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

Preference:

• OSHA Region 10 Authorized General Industry

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go tohttp://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, 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 candidates Alaska Drivers 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 Drivers 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 candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to theMOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.(Download PDF reader)

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 a candidate clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to thewww.GovernmentJobs.comwebsite to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Candidates will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and candidates profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, candidates 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, candidates 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 http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx

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 applicants 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 best describes your completed level of education?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Associate's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety
• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety
• Master's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, or a discipline related to occupational health and safety

03

Which best describes your experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field?

• 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 or more

04

Do you have a valid State of Alaska Drivers License or can obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

05

In this position, the life saving certifications below are required. - American Red Cross First Aid Certification or equivalent - American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification or equivalent - American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) or equivalent

if you do not have any of these certifications at time of hire, you must obtain them within 90 days of hire. Do you agree to this requirement?

• Not applicable - I have all the required certifications
• Yes, I agree - I have one or two of the required certifications and will obtain the remaining within 90 days of hire
• Yes, I agree - I do not have any of the certifications and will obtain them within 90 days of hire
• No, I do not agree - I do not have any of the certifications and I cannot obtain them within 90 days of hire

06

Do you have the OSHA Region 10 Authorized General Industry credential?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires participation in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU's disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee's potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day. Do you agree to this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Municipality of Anchorage

Address 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605

Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone (907) 343-4442

Website http://www.muni.org/jol