Desktop Engineer
DESKTOP ENGINEER ( Systems Analyst ) - Range 16 / AMEA
Salary
$38.06 - $56.30 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2026-00106
Department
Information Technology
Division
Direct Services
Opening Date
02/12/2026
Closing Date
2/26/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
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: Information Technology
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8am-5pm
LOCATION: City Hall - 632 W 6th Ave, 4th Floor
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed 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, 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
The Desktop Engineer, under general direction, will apply analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT system investments. Responsible for both the configuration and operation of system tools used to manage the Microsoft Windows desktop infrastructure, application packaging, and desktop compliance. Monitors system performance for accuracy, efficiency, and recommends technical upgrades. Provides technical advice, guidance and informal training to both coworkers and customers. Acts as primary point of escalation for Office of Information Technology (OIT's) Direct Services team of nine when technical issues exceed their scope of knowledge or skill set. Lead teams of two or three member in support of OIT project efforts
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED or equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related discipline and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, a related discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check within 30 days of hire