Engineering Assistant 1 (Pcn: 25N23043 And 25N23068)

RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

As an Engineering Assistant 1 with DOT&PF CR D&ES Highway Design, you will work under the direction of a registered professional engineer performing a variety of engineering duties, such as: applying accepted and standard engineering practices associated with the location, design and construction of highway, traffic and other civil engineering projects. You will be a member of a team tasked with developing designs and bid-ready documents for highway-related transportation projects ranging in complexity. You will have the opportunity to travel to projects within southcentral Alaska and may be required to occasionally travel to remote communities in small aircraft.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The DOT&PF mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure," and your role in this position is directly tied to the most critical aspects of the mission. Alaska's highways and airports are important resources that meet basic transportation needs and are critical to health and safety. They play a vital role in supporting our economy by serving communities throughout the state.

You will collaborate with staff from multiple areas of expertise, and assist with public and agency meetings to successfully construct capital improvement projects in Central Region, thereby delivering the Department's mission.

This Department is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service. This position is crucial in assisting the Department's mission to "Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure."

The benefits of joining our team:

Accounting for 65% of Alaska's population, the state's highest traffic volumes, and an anticipated 80% of all future population growth in the state, Central Region Highway Design is the place to learn how to develop construction projects, working with numerous stakeholders, and have a direct impact on the largest population in Alaska.

With a culture committed to staff development, the selected candidate can expect routine, 1-on-1 mentoring from senior staff to help develop and pursue short-term and long-term goals and ambitions.

This position provides flexible work hours, a competitive salary, personal leave and holidays, excellent health coverage, and many other supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation and health care reimbursement accounts. Benefits are negotiated by the General Government Union (GGU).

The working environment you can expect:

Your office will be located at 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, AK. This work location allows you many options to live and play near a wide range of fantastic outdoor areas and urban community activities.

You will be working from the DOT&PF Anchorage Headquarters building. Office hours are flexible and allow for short work weeks and telework options in accordance with established department policies. This position requires limited travel within the state, primarily southcentral Alaska.

Trips are typically day-trips occurring once a month. This is a Long Term, Non-Permanent (LTNP) position. It is currently authorized through December 31, 2026.

Who we are looking for:

Desired competencies/skills that contribute to success in this position:

• Civil Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.

• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

• 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.

• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Special Note:

Valid Driver's License not required but is preferred.

Position requires travel to rural/remote communities via small aircraft. Trips are typically day-trips occurring once a month.

Passing of the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam is preferred but not required.

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

Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET.

Or:

A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution not accredited by ABET.

AND

An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination.

Special Note:

An applicant who will obtain within nine months a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by ABET, with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying, will qualify to apply. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree requirement within nine months, and may begin work AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the required degree.

NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

Include the following in your application:

• Cover Letter - See below Instructions.

• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) confirming receipt of Bachelor's Degree with a major in engineering, architecture, or land surveying.

• If applicable, verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.

COVER LETTER

A professionally written cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should be no more than two (2) pages in length and should highlight the following:

• Provide a written response as to how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for this position.

• Provide a detailed written response using examples to support the competencies bulleted in the "Who we are looking for" section above.

• Provide a written statement on your educational background. Please describe your work experience as it relates to this position.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants who do not submit a job specific cover letter in professional business format will not be considered for an interview.

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.

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.

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Steven Rzepka, P.E., Project Manager

Phone: (907) 269-0592

Email: steven.rzepka@alaska.gov