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MECHANICAL INSPECTOR - Range 22 / PLU

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MECHANICAL INSPECTOR - Range 22 / PLU

Salary

$44.06 - $46.25 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2026-00198

Department

Development Services Department

Division

Building Inspection

Opening Date

03/24/2026

Closing Date

4/5/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the general public, Plumbers and Pipefitters (Local 367) members, and any current Municipal Employees.

This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Development Services

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road

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.

Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Internal applicants currently working under the Plumbers & Steamfitters (Local 367) Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Local union dispatched applicants

• External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement

Example of Duties

Inspects buildings and structures during construction and those undergoing alteration or repair and prepares related inspection reports. Assesses compliance with mechanical and plumbing codes and writes inspection reports about code issues found. Performs backflow assembly certification tests on new valve installations. Maintains accurate logs, files, reports and code reference materials. Responds to inquiries regarding various code issues. Attends and participates in meetings, training sessions, and technical seminars. Prepares correspondence relative to complaints, nuisance abatements and condemnations. Explains work necessary to correct violations in a manner understandable by contractors and the public. Assists with code abatement inspections and performs other duties as assigned. Position requires daily driving to visit inspection areas. Works effectively in the position by establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, contractors and the public. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and four (4) years of experience in plumbing installation.

Must possess and/or obtain:

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

State of Alaska Plumber Certificate of Fitness at time of hire.

Valid State of Alaska Driver's License at time of application.

Satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Backflow Assembly Tester Certification within two (2) years of hire.

Plumbing Inspector Certification within two (2) years of hire.

Mechanical Inspector Certification within two (2) years 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, 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. (

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

As a condition of employment, the candidate selected must provide their Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of hire.

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 clicks 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-###-####.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-###-#### 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-###-####.

Health and Welfare benefits are supplied through the Union Health Benefit plan.

The Municipality of Anchorage offers a benefit package that includes employer paid Life Insurance, optional Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance; employer paid Long Term Disability insurance, optional Supplemental Disability Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to

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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 applicant'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?

• Yes

• No

02

Are you a current Municipal employee?

• Yes

• No

03

Are you a member of the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367?

• Yes

• No

04

Which best describes your level of completed education?

• Less than high school

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

05

Which best describes your experience in plumbing installation?

• Less than 4 years

• 4 years or more

06

Do you have or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver's License at the time of this application?

• Yes

• No

07

Do you have or can you obtain a State of Alaska Plumber Certificate of Fitness by time of hire?

• Yes

• No

08

Which of the following certifications do you currently have?

• Backflow Assembly Tester Certification

• Plumbing Inspector Certification

• Mechanical Inspector Certification

• None of the above

09

If you do not have any or all of the certifications listed in the previous question, you must obtain them within 2 years of hire. Do you understand and agree to this requirement?

• Yes - I will obtain the remaining certification(s) within 2 years of hire

• Yes - I will obtain all 3 certifications within 2 years of hire

• No - I cannot obtain the certification(s)

• N/A - I have all 3 certifications

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Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) ###-####

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