Maintenance Specialist, Traffic Cntrl & Elec. Sys, Journey 2 Lead (PCN 251916 & 251968)

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways and Aviation is looking for a Maintenance Specialist, Traffic Cntrl & Elec. Sys, Journey 2 Lead to help us 

Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance on various Econolite traffic control systems and state highway illumination systems using specialized tools.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues with traffic signals, school flashers, emergency vehicle systems, and lighting controllers.
• Installation & Fabrication: Fabricate and install vehicle detection systems for signalized intersections as needed.
• Equipment Testing: Receive and test new traffic signal controller cabinets for functionality.
• Airport Lighting: Maintain runway lighting and Non-Directional Beacon systems at local airports.
• Display Maintenance: Troubleshoot and repair variable LED message board display signs.
• Documentation & Parts Management: Interpret schematics, manage parts catalogs, and order electronic/electrical components.
• Collaboration: Assist State agencies with maintenance and offer technical support to the City of Fairbanks signal maintenance personnel.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

Our mission is to maintain safe, reliable infrastructure while prioritizing the well-being of our community and team. We are dedicated to efficient road maintenance and emergency services, with a focus on collaboration, safety, and ongoing development. The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shares this commitment, working toward a modern, resilient transportation system. We believe that teamwork, communication, and coordination with community and private sector partners are key to successfully meeting our challenges and serving Alaskans. Through continuous growth and collaboration, we strive to keep Alaska moving forward.

The benefits of joining our team:

At the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), we are committed to supporting your well-being and fostering a healthy work-life balance while offering exciting and meaningful career opportunities.

Join our team, and discover the many ways we invest in you:

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility:

•Generous Paid Leave: Take time for yourself, whether it's for vacation, personal matters, or when you're feeling under the weather.

•12 Paid Holidays: Recharge and celebrate the seasons with 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

•Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy work-life harmony with scheduling options tailored to your needs, making it easier to balance career and personal life.

A Rewarding Career Experience:

•Dynamic Work Environment: Dive into diverse, impactful projects that tackle Alaska's unique geographic and climate challenges.

•Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in shaping Alaska’s future by building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects and supports communities across the state.

•Career Growth: Unlock your potential with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and clear pathways for professional advancement.

•Job Stability: Experience peace of mind with job security and a supportive, team-oriented work culture that values your contributions.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

•Health Coverage: Access top-tier health plans that meet the needs of you and your family.

•Retirement Plans: Build a secure future with our excellent state retirement options.

•Annual Pay Increases: As a permanent employee, enjoy regular hourly wage increases for each year of service with DOT&PF.

Our Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, and Respect.

At DOT&PF, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. We believe in fostering an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and trust, where each employee is empowered to make a lasting impact. By joining our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in serving Alaska’s communities and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is based in Fairbanks, Alaska, within the Fairbanks District. In this position, you can expect a multifaceted working environment characterized by both collaboration and hands-on technical challenges. You will work closely with fellow technicians daily, fostering a team-oriented atmosphere that emphasizes support and knowledge sharing. Regular interactions with management, including the Traffic and Safety Chief Engineer monthly and the M&O Superintendent and Station Foreman on a weekly basis, will provide opportunities for professional development and feedback. The role requires a foundation in skills such as first aid, record keeping, computer programming, soldering techniques, and knowledge of electronic circuit board repair. You will engage in regular input into the Maintenance Management System (MMS) and utilize computer skills for timesheet management. Additionally, while public contact may occur occasionally, your primary focus will be on ensuring the effective maintenance and repair of electronic traffic control systems, all within a structured yet dynamic working framework.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Electrical: Knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs  

Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.

This job class is part of a series of competency-based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements. The competency specification for this job class is available at http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/MAINTENANCESPECIALIST.pdf. 

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:

• A current copy of your CDL with endorsements
• A current copy of your Electrician’s License
• Completed reciprocal agreement with the State of Alaska, if licensed in a reciprocal state outside of Alaska

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. 

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED 
This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383), to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety-sensitive duties, and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.

Maintenance Specialist, Traffic Cntrl & Elec. Sys, Journey 2 Lead A Class B Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement, is required at time of hire.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

Selected candidates must comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures and CANNOT start work in a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) position until Management Services or designee has received confirmation of the proposed appointee passing the required Pre-Employment drug test. According to federal regulations, all violations and refusals will be maintained with the Federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse database.

ELECTRICIANs LICENSE REQUIRED

All applicants are required to have an Electricians license with the State of Alaska in order to be hired into the above position. A conditional hire approval can be given for those applicants who are licensed in a state who has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the State of Alaska. 

An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon successfully obtaining an Electricians license with the State of Alaska within 90 days and may begin work only AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the license.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in 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. state university 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 state university. 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’s 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.

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