What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planner 1 (Unmanned Aircraft Systems position at State of Alaska?

Salary : $3,144.75 Biweekly

Location : Anchorage, AK

Job Type : Long Term Nonperm

Job Number : 49118

Department : Transportation and Public Facilities

Division : AVI-Statewide Aviation

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Alaska

Division : Statewide Aviation

Position Open To : Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit : General Government

Range : 21

Job Description

ATTENTION! ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications (MQs).

Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more on how to document you meet the core competencies listed in the MQ section.

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Statewide Aviation, is looking for a Transportation Planner 1 (Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Manager) in Anchorage to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing :

As the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Manager, you will oversee the planning, development, and management of DOT&PF's UAS program. You will lead the expansion of UAS operations across all regions, ensuring strategic growth and integration with advanced technologies. Your role includes securing federal grants, managing statewide projects, and ensuring compliance with department policies. You will also represent DOT&PF in interdepartmental and external meetings to align and promote UAS initiatives.

You will manage the program's budget, overseeing equipment purchases, maintenance services, and grant-related procurements. Implementing a new asset management system, you will streamline tracking and maintenance of UAS assets. Your oversight will ensure compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while optimizing resources.

Leading regional UAS teams, you will provide supervision and guidance to maintain performance standards and emergency response readiness. You will manage the deployment of critical equipment to support rapid response efforts and infrastructure monitoring. Your leadership will ensure operators are well-trained, equipment is maintained, and DOT&PF's UAS capabilities continue to evolve.

Our organization, mission, and culture :

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities seeks to Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure. We in the Statewide Aviation Division, are responsible for carrying out this mission by facilitating the safe and orderly, use and development of over 200 state owned airports throughout Alaska. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

The benefits of joining our team :

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

Please see here for more information about the State of Alaska's benefits package and retirement plan : https : / / doa.alaska.gov / dop / workplace / benefits / .

The working environment you can expect :

The position is located at 4111 Aviation Drive adjacent to Lake Hood in Anchorage, Alaska. This position has a workstation on the first floor of the building.

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for :

Any combination of education and / or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in :

Technology Application : Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
Technology Awareness : Knowledge of developments and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes, and applications and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements.
Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Special Note :

A valid Driver's License is required.

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.

Background check clearance is required as this position has access to the State Emergency Operations Center where our drones and remote sensing technologies are used for natural disasters.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link :

Minimum Qualifications

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Any combination of education, certification, and / or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in :

Budget Administration : Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.

External Awareness : Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders' views; is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.

Landscape Architecture : Knowledge of the concepts, theories, and practices used in the planning, designing, construction, and adaptation of outdoor features, taking into consideration recreation planning, requirements, aesthetic value, and compatibility with other developments and resources.

Transportation : Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits.

Transportation Engineering : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods applicable to planning, designing, and constructing of transportation systems including traffic analysis, signal analysis, highway capacity, pavement design, bridge construction, planning of transportation projects, environmental analysis of transportation facilities, and transportation network analysis.

Equivalent to those typically gained by :

Post-secondary education in urban, regional, transportation, or landscape planning;

AND / OR

Experience, which involves some combination of the design of research projects, setting standards for technical adequacy, and / or coordinating the planning contributions of lower level planners or other agencies, in environmental, transportation, or community development; architecture; civil engineering; landscape architecture; urban design; historic preservation; geography; geographic information systems; housing administration; grant administration; accounting; business management; or research.

Additional Required Information

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application) :

A list of at least three professional references from previous employers or supervisors, including their names and current phone numbers.

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.

Copy of current driver's license.

Copy of FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents Only. Please be sure to check our to determine if you qualify.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are : Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

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.

NOTE : Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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 (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY : Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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 : Ryan Marlow, CMS, UAS Program Coordinator, Statewide Aviation

Phone : (907) 269-0741

Email :

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical / vision / dental

The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State : See for additional information.

AVTEC

Confidential

Correctional Officers

Marine Engineers

Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers

Supervisory

Unlicensed Vessel Personnel / Inland Boatman's Union

Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

General Government

Labor, Trades and Crafts

Public Safety Employees Association

Masters, Mates & Pilots

Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

Group-based insurance premiums for

Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)

Long-term and short-term disability

Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Long-term care (self and eligible family members)

Supplemental Survivor Benefits

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) / Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)

Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)

Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)

Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security

Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program

Note : The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served

Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

Please rate your level of proficiency in Budget Administration : Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.

Mastery : Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.

Fluency : Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.

Literacy : Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.