Engineering Technician - Journey (Pcn 253701)

ATTENTION! ALL APPLICANTS! 

RECRUITMENT EXPANSION NOTICE

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

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Southcoast Region Construction is looking for an Engineering Technician, Journey in Ketchikan to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

Under the direct supervision of a Construction Project Manager, and general direction of a Project Engineer, you will serve as a; construction inspector, office engineer, or materials testing technician, performing sub-professional engineering work in the field or in an office.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

This position serves in the Department's mission to Keep Alaska Moving Through Service and Infrastructure by assuring work and materials are high quality and built to last on some of Alaska's most crucial and economically important infrastructure.

Benefits of joining our team:

This is a great opportunity to join our team in a Journey-level position with promotion potential in an exciting and fast-paced public works career.

Benefits of joining our team include:

• Full-time seasonal employment with paid over-time (year-round employment potential).

• A benefits program including paid vacation time/leave, a suite of retirement plan options, health insurance and savings plans, and voluntary supplemental insurance options.

• Career development opportunities to obtain specialized certifications, training, and qualifications.

• Live in Ketchikan with short-duration trips to remote construction projects.

• Paid travel and per diem costs to work throughout the Southcoast Region on various projects.

• Casual work attire in a friendly and safe work environment; and,

• Rewarding work knowing your contribution provides vital transportation infrastructure needed by the traveling public and the state's economy.

The working environment you can expect:

Southcoast Region's projects are constructed within a picturesque landscape of temperate maritime rainforests on steep-sided mountains capped with ice fields and abundant glaciers in southeast Alaska to a chain of wind-swept grassy volcanic islands in southwest Alaska. Projects varying in size and scope from small, low-dollar-value projects to large and complex multimillion-dollar projects.

The position's work occurs in in our Ketchikan office and in the field on multiple projects during the summer construction season. You'll work in a collaborative environment with a small team of experienced and supportive colleagues that will help you develop and gain experience.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected candidate will possess the following core competencies:

• Flexibility: Ability to easily modify work and schedule, e.g., travel throughout the region for short-duration assignments with only a few days advance notice.

• Detail-Oriented: Ability to pay close attention and notice minor details, e.g., tenaciously follow steps outlined in published test methods.

• Highly Motivated: Naturally driven to accomplish tasks and gain experience, e.g., strive to learn and master materials testing procedures.

• Decisiveness: Aptitude toward producing definitive results, e.g., ensure materials testing is performed correctly and test results adequately represent the material.

• Integrity: Being honest and trustworthy despite perceived repercussions, e.g., communicating to project staff and teammates when an error is discovered in a test's performance.

Special Note:

• This position requires a valid State of Alaska driver's license.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions 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/ENGINEERINGTECHNICIAN.pdf

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

• A list of three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
• A current copy of your driver's license.

RECRUITMENT SCOPE

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience.

Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

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.

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.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

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.

APPLICATION NOTICE

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

NOTICE

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains.  For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:

Name: Hrant Harutyunyan, Engineer 1, Southcoast Construction

Phone: (907) 465-4442

Email: hrant.harutyunyan@alaska.gov