ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region is looking for a Engineering Assistant 3 / Engineering Associate / Engineer/Architect 1 (Utility Lead Engineer) to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
Engineering Assistant 3: $41.93 hourly
Engineering Associate: $41.93 hourly
Engineer / Architect 1: $3,359.25 bi-weekly
What you will be doing:As a Utility Lead Engineer, you will review utility permits and utility agreements in State of Alaska highway corridors and airport properties within a specific geographic area in the DOT&PF's Central Region. This includes assigning and reviewing the work for a team of engineers producing utility agreements and utility permits. You will also be responsible for providing guidance to staff on the inspection and relocation of utilities.
Our organization, mission, and culture:Can you imagine a world without electricity, natural gas, sewage systems, water, communications, and Netflix? Neither can we! This position requires a high focus on DOT&PF’s vision statement. “Moving beyond Alaska’s challenges while meeting Alaskan’s distinct transportation needs through trust, teamwork, and results." This position requires building strong, long-term, and positive relationships with the utility companies serving communities throughout Central Region.
The benefits of joining our team:Central Region is an excellent platform to take your career to the next level, accounting for 65% of Alaska’s population, the state’s highest traffic volumes, and an anticipated 80% of all future population growth. In the DOT&PF's Central Region Utilities Group, we are stewards of the State of Alaska’s highway corridors and airport properties. We work to manage these assets by responsibly coordinating the placement of utility infrastructure within the right-of-way. We contribute to DOT&PF's purpose to “Keep Alaska moving through service and infrastructure” by facilitating the relocation of utility systems as part of capital improvement projects.
The DOT&PF strives to provide all employees with a professional, interactive, and supportive work environment. In the Central Region Utilities Group, you will be surrounded by a group of peers with diverse backgrounds, varying areas of expertise, and encouraging attitudes.
We offer generous time off that increases with years of service. In addition, we offer paid state holidays - a total of 11 throughout the year. The DOT&PF is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, and teamwork.
The working environment you can expect:This position is located at the Central Region Headquarters building on Lake Hood (4111 Aviation Ave.), off International Airport Road in Anchorage. The office building includes cubicles and office space organized by sections and teams. As a side benefit, you will have easy access to biking and walking trails around Lake Hood. Office hours and schedules have some flexibility (including telework options). Travel to project sites may be required for short durations.
Who we are looking for: Desired skills that contribute to success in this position include:
- Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
- Developing Others: Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
- Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner; work with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
- Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Special Note:Professional Engineer license is required if applying for the Engineer/Architect 1 Level.
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Engineering Assistant 3:
Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.
AND
Two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Or:
A bachelor's degree with a major in a branch of engineering from an institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
AND
Two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Substitutions:
Four years of any combination of ABET accredited postsecondary education in engineering, architecture, or land surveying (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or engineering, architectural or land surveying experience may substitute for the required degree.
Graduate study in engineering or architecture may be substituted for the required experience (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month).
Engineering Associate:
Eight years of progressively responsible work experience in engineering, land surveying or architecture, of which one year was as an Engineering Assistant 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.
Substitution:
ABET accredited college or technical school courses in engineering, architecture, land surveying or a closely related curriculum may be substituted for the non-specific required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month). A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET may substitute for four years of the non-specific required experience.
Engineer/Architect 1:
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect.
Note: Positions in this class require professional registration as either an Engineer or an Architect. The employer will designate which professional field is required for each position.
Special Note:
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):
- Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
- If licensed outside of Alaska and applying for the Engineer/Architect 1 job class, attach proof of your P.E. license.
- Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSThis recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at the
Engineering Assistant 3, Engineering Associate, or Engineer/Architect 1 Level depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after successfully completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name:Teodore Odena, Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: (907) 269-0630
Email: teodore.odena@alaska.gov