PROGRAM & POLICY DIRECTOR - Range 23 / EXE

Municipality of Anchorage (AK)

Anchorage, AK

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$38.34–$83.96 Per Hour

SKILLS

Bid Analysis, Budget Management, Business Administration, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, E Programming Language, Flexible Spending Accounts, Foreclosures, High School Diploma, Homeland Security, Identify Issues, Interpret Regulations, Inventory Management, Leasing, Life Insurance, Maintenance Services, Mortgage, Negotiation Skills, Patents, Peace Corps, Political Science, Professional Services, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Property Tax, Proposal Writing, Public Accounting, Public Administration, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Real Estate, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales, Secondary School, Tax Accounting, Technical Support

LOCATION

Anchorage, AK

POSTED

3 days ago

Salary: $38.34 - $83.96 Hourly
Location : 4700 Elmore Road, Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2026-00392
Department: Real Estate
Division: Real Estate Services
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Real Estate Department
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall beplaced 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, candidates 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
Provide professional property management assistance to Real Estate Director. Implement the Mortgage Foreclosure Registry program. Negotiate, manage, and draft leases and permits. Negotiate and draft purchase and sales contracts. Draft and record Quitclaim Deeds and Deeds of Repurchase. Draft Requests for Proposals and Invitation to Bids for leases, the disposal of surplus properties and professional service contracts to include the organization of RFP evaluation committees and attend pre-bid meetings. Manage property tax and/ or special assessment foreclosed properties and conduct annual tax and/or special assessment foreclosure sale. Prepare Assembly documents for the foregoing transactions and represent the Municipality at community meetings, public hearings, and Assembly meetings. Assist other Departments with space allocation needs within municipal facilities and elsewhere. Coordinate with the City Hall maintenance manager on budget, tenant improvements and trouble shoot problems. Responsibly maintain the general real estate inventory, manage municipal land and represent he MOA in real estate matters. Review, comprehend, and interpret legal and real property documents such as deeds, appraisals, plats, patents, title reports, maps, etc. utilizing strong attention to detail skills. Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and eight (8) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.

OR

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and six (6) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.

OR

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and ten (10)years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and twelve (12) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.
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 . 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 candidate'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 candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
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 the website 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 candidate's 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
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In order to be considered, candidates 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 candidate'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?

02

Are you a current Municipal employee?

03

Do you now or in the future require sponsorship to work legally in the United States? (*IMPORTANT: The Municipality of Anchorage is unable to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.)

04

What is your highest level of completed education?

Less than high school
High school diploma / GED / Equivalent
Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline

05

How many years of experience do you have in public program development, implementation, and/or administration?

Less than 6 years
6 to less than 8 years
8 to less than 10 years
10 to less than 12 years
12 years or more

06

Describe your relevant experience in detail. Specify which role(s) from your work history demonstrate(s) the qualifications required for this position.
07

Do you have or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver's License by the time of hire?

PROGRAM & POLICY DIRECTOR - Range 23 / EXE

Municipality of Anchorage (AK)

Anchorage, AK

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