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Alaska's Little Norway

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Velkommen til Petersburg!

Mayor Al Dwyer

Alaska’s Little Norway was founded more than 100 years ago by Norwegian anglers. Petersburg was named after Peter Buschmann, a Norwegian immigrant who arrived in the late 1890s and homesteaded on the north end of Mitkof Island. He built a cannery, a sawmill and a dock between 1890 and 1900. His family's homesteads grew into Petersburg, which was populated largely by people of Scandinavian origin. The cannery has operated continuously since its completion. Petersburg is now one of Alaska's major fishing communities.

Petersburg, with a current population of 3,009 permanent residents (according to the latest census), lies off the main sea routes used by larger cruise ships, but some small-ship cruise lines include it as a port of call. A visit to Petersburg provides some insight into the character of a true Alaskan town-isolated, with an obvious spirit of community and self-sufficiency. There is an opportunity for sight seeing via floatplane or helicopter over nearby Le Conte Glacier (weather permitting) and for hikes on forest trails. Cruise out to look for whales in the south part of Frederick Sound , which is often a virtual sculpture garden of grounded icebergs.

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City Employee Safety Awards Program (pdf) This pdf explains the safety incentive program and lists awards available.

Public Service Announcements

DMV Closure: The City of Petersburg Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed for drivers lisences and identification cards on November 24, 2009.

Petersburg Road Improvements Project

Employment Opportunities

The City of Petersburg is accepting resumes for a Deputy City Clerk. This is a full-time, salaried position, exempt from union representation, with a starting hourly wage of $23.00 - $26.00, dependant on qualifications and experience. An attractive benefit package is included. Two to five years of progressively responsible administrative clerical experience is required; availability to work varying hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays is a must. Experience in personnel, payroll or records management a plus. Resumes for the position will be accepted until the position is filled. First resume review date is: December 4, 2009.

The City of Petersburg Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for a Facility Attendant. This is a part-time position of up to 32 hours per week with an hourly wage of $13.41 (at step C of APEA Appendix A). Applications will be accepted at the front desk of the City office, 12 S. Nordic Drive, until the position is filled.

The City of Petersburg Harbor Department has an opening for the position of Maintenance/Harbor Security Officer. Applications and/or resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Petersburg, Alaska, a home rule city, is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking municipal professional to serve as its next City Manager. The position is opened until filled. First review of applications: November 16, 2009.