Engineering Associate PCN 252367
Engineering Associate PCN 252367
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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 there is no need to reapply.
ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF)Southcoast Region Construction Division is looking for an Engineering Associate in Juneauto help usKeep Alaska Moving!
What you will be doing:
This position serves as a Southcoast Region Construction Division Project Engineer. As the Departments designated representative for construction contract administration the incumbent will be responsible for the inspection acceptance and payment of work performed on one or more ongoing construction projects of average to above average complexity projects with high potential for public impacts and projects with sensitive stakeholder commitments.
Our organization mission and culture:The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. The Southcoast Region Construction Division is committed to being and adaptable construction team striving for excellence through trustfocused partnerships transparency and results. Our belief in teamwork innovation empowerment and commitment will guide us to be successful. We will be a key player in making our transportation system modern adaptable flexible and resilient.
The State of Alaska is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; to view the DOT&PFs EEO policy statement please follow this link:https://dot.alaska/jobopportunities/index.shtml
The working environment you can expect:This position reports to the DOT&PF Southcoast Region 7mile office located in Juneau Alaska. Southeast Alaska is an area of unique habitats surrounded by temperate rainforests on steepsided mountains glaciers and marine waters that provide abundant recreational opportunities. The regions coastal environment and topography make for unique construction considerations and solutions on projects ranging from small local street/highway projects to marine terminal work and improvements at regional airports. The position requires an ability to read and interpret design plans and specifications and develop well thought out engineering solutions and documentation during construction of regional projects.
The Southcoast Region encompasses Southeast and Southwest Alaska including the Aleutian Chain. Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaskas 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 Alaskas breathtaking natural beauty reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
The benefits of joining our team:Youll be joining a diverse and stable engineering work force at the DOT&PF Southcoast Region! Southcoast Regions Construction Division provides an excellent opportunity for employees to broaden their engineering knowledge while advancing their career and improving Alaskas vital public transportation infrastructure. Constructing technically challenging infrastructure projects and learning skills that are highly desirable professionally provides a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
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 Alaskas 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 Alaskas geography and climate employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the states growth making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.
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. A successful candidate will have sound judgment decisionmaking and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.
The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package competitive wages and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information:https://doa.alaska/dop/workplace/benefits/.
Who we are looking for:We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
- Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material including technical material rules regulations instructions reports charts graphs or tables; applies what is learned from or contained in written material to specific situations.
- Decision Making:Makes sound wellinformed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
- 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.
- Partnering:Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
- Road Work and Pavement: Knowledge of materials methods and appropriate tools to construct maintain or repair road surfaces including sidewalks parking lots runways etc.
Minimum Qualifications
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 nonspecific required experience 3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month). A bachelors degree with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET may substitute for four years of the nonspecific required experience.Additional Required Information
- **NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**At time of interview applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):
- Three 3 professional references including name job title and current phone numbers.
- A current copy of your drivers license.
- Copy of degree certificate or 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.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position. In two to three paragraphs (no more than one page) please highlight your education and experience as it pertains to at most 1 to 2 competencies listed in the Who we are looking for section of the job posting. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or if unable to attach email it to the contact 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 processEDUCATION
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.
WORKEXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether fullor parttime. 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 callorin Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
