Current Vacancies

POLICE OFFICER

The City and Borough of Sitka is establishing an eligibility list for future openings in our Police Department. Preference will be given to applicants who have current certification as a Police Officer. Probationary wage is $23.00/hr.

The A.P.S.C. F-3 Police Application Form is available in the City and Borough Utilities Office, 100 Lincoln Street, Room 102, Sitka, AK 99835.  Applications and complete job descriptions are also available at Sitka Job Center, 304 Lake Street, Suite 101 or on our website www.cityofsitka.com.  Please return all applications to the City and Borough Utilities Office.  Call (907) 747-1816 or markd@cityofsitka.com with any questions.  (No applications will be accepted at the Police Department.) Open until filled. Applications reviewed each Friday. EOE Job Description

Controller

The City and Borough of Sitka seeks a Controller.  Plans, organizes and directs the recording of all receipts and expenditures for the City and Borough.  Develops implements and manages financial accounting systems consistent with GAAP, GASB, and GAAFR.  This is a salaried position, $33.40 – $35.08/hr DOE.  Minimum qualifications include Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant or Certified Public Accountant candidate. Open until filled. EOE Job Description

Wastewater Facilities Mechanic

The City and Borough of Sitka is now seeking a Wastewater Facilities Mechanic. Wage $22.61-$31.94/hr. Plans and coordinates major maintenance projects, manages the preventative maintenance program, and supervises maintenance of all equipment in the Wastewater Treatment Plant, lift stations and Water Treatment Plants; includes pumps, rotating & stationary screens, grinders, grit separators, clarifiers, belt filter presses, blowers, chlorination and related chemical treatments, control systems and high pressure vacuum cleaners; Position requirements: possession of a class B commercial driver’s license with a hazardous endorsement issued by the state of Alaska; ability to obtain a State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment Level 1 Wastewater Certification within Two (2) years of employment; ability to obtain a State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment level 1 Certification within two (2) years of employment and a level II WWT or WWC Certification within four (4) years of employment. Because this position requires a CDL, it is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing. Acceptable experience and training: graduation from high school or possession of a GED, preferably supplemented by formal training in welding, equipment maintenance and maintenance planning or supervision (journeyman millwright is advantageous); and considerable experience in water/wastewater treatment processes and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. Click here to download application. Open until filled. Job description.

TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS MANAGER

$77,000 to $108,000 DOQ; Sitka’s utility is a 27MW hydroelectric, 12MW diesel generation system, 21MW peak load; 69KV transmission; distribution to pop. 9000.  Four seafood freezer plants, currently designing hydro expansion and establishing long-range planning for hydro plants.

Sitka is the place

Situated on the west coast of Baranof Island, Sitka is renowned for its natural beauty, fishing, and wilderness.  As Alaska’s first city and as a cultural heritage site, the community is diverse and rich in tradition and activities: two Hospitals, three high schools, University of Alaska Southeast, summer music festival, Fine-Arts camp, WhaleFest, Alaska Day, Raptor (eagles) Center, a Russian church, and a National Historical Park are just a few of the sights and opportunities.  Sitka offers spectacular and breathtaking settings for outdoor activities. Less than a 2-hour direct flight from Seattle; with all regular public utilities and facilities; cable and satellite T.V.; Recreation Center; high-speed internet access; long-term residents and 200,000 annual visitors from around the world exclaim, “This is the place!” Click here to download application.Closing date for applications is Wednesday, April 2, 2008. EOE Job description.

Journeyman Lineman

$36.77/hr.  The incumbent is responsible for installing and maintaining overhead and underground electric and substations lines and performing related work as required.  Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school or possession of a GED; completion of a four-year apprenticeship program involving 8,000 hours; possession of a commercial driver’s license; possession of a Certificate of Fitness as a Journeyman Line Worker, and possession of First Aid and CPR Certification. Click here to download application. Open until filled. EOE Job description.

Temporary On-Call Employment

Applications are welcome.

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