EngineerArchitect 1 or Technical Engineer 1 Architect 1 PCN 25-0199

ATTENTION! ALL APPLICANTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) DESBridge Design is looking for aEngineer/Architect 1 orTechnical Engineer/Architect1 in Juneauto help us Keep Alaska Moving!

BASE SALARY INFORMATION
Engineer/Architect 1: 3527.25 / biweekly
Technical Engineer/Architect 1: 4037.25 / biweekly

What you will be doing:
This position is assigned to the Bridge Sections Hydraulics Squad. This group plays an essential role in the delivery of bridge projects. Hydraulics Squad staff ensure that bridges are adequately designed for and protected against major floods scour risks debris river ice lateral channel migration and more. This job involves discharge estimation (hydrology) hydraulic modeling scour countermeasure design and shore protection provisions for bridges in coastal environments. The incumbent will work regularly with structural and geotechnical engineering staff to ensure bridge substructures meet the hydraulic design objectives. This position will also assist with routine bridge inspections around the state.

We are looking for an applicant with considerable knowledge and experience in completing hydraulic engineering assignments. Ideally the candidate can meet these needs through:

* Hydraulic design experience in riverine and coastal settings including cold climate considerations.

* Experience inspecting hydraulic structures for scour and erosion.

* Experience in the preparation of engineering plans specifications and estimates for construction.

* Proficiency with hydraulic modeling software.

* Experience writing technical reports.

Our organization mission and culture:
The DOT&PF Bridge Section is a productionoriented office that is comprised of talented highperforming engineers. The hydraulics engineers must be familiar with Alaskas diverse landscape and understand its complex flood hazards. Risk factors include winter ice accumulations in rivers ice jam potential high rates of geomorphic change and varying hydrologic regimes. Hydraulic engineers help DOT&PF carry out its mission by ensuring hydraulic structures meet engineering standards and organizational performance goals.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.

Benefits of joining our team:
Alaska DOT&PF offers great opportunities for professional growth given the states wild rivers and dynamic landscape. The position will have access to stateoftheart equipment and analytical tools such as unmanned aerial systems and 2dimenstional modeling software and will over time develop a calibrated eye for Alaskas riverrelated risk potentials. Bridge Section staff tend to be more familiar than most with Alaskas remote areas because we venture far and wide for bridge inspections. We have the privilege of traveling to areas in the state that few others get to see here for more information about the State of Alaskas benefits package and retirement plan: working environment you can expect:
The duty station for this position is located in the Headquarters Building in Juneau Alaska. The majority of work time is spent in a professional office. This job will involve field work assignments for bridge inspections and waterrelated studies usually amounting to several weeks per year.

Remote Alaska travel may be required which can involve small airplanes helicopters small watercraft and allterrain vehicles. Individual trips may last up to two weeks in duration.

Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Hydraulic Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods applicable to analysis of the flow of fluids (open channel and pressure flow) estimation of river stages and design of hydraulic structures drainage structures pipes and stormwater management.
• Hydrology: Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods related to the magnitude distribution and quality of water resources including watershed management climatology geomorphology groundwater hydrology water quality water resource management and groundwater/surface water interactions.
• Design: Knowledge of conceptualizing developing producing understanding and using plans models and maps and specifications including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings for construction.

Engineer/Architect 1
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect.

Note: Positions in this class require professional registration as either an Engineer or an Architect. The employer will designate which professional field is required for each position.

Special Note:
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Technical Engineer/Architect 1
Registration as a professional engineer (PE) or professional architect and two years of professional engineering or architectural experience as an Engineer 1 Architectural Assistant 3 or higher with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Special Note:
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

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REQUIRED AT TIME OF INTERIEW

• A hydraulic engineering design or analysis. This can be a report the results of a hydraulics model and/or other computational exhibits
• A copy of your last two performance evaluations or two professional recommendations
• Three professional references with current phone numbers.

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 two 2 competencies of your choice 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 process.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either theEngineer/Architect 1orTechnical Engineer 1/Architect 1level depending on the applicants training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled atEngineer/Architect 1promotion to theTechnical Engineer 1/Architect 1will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.

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

Michael Knapp Technical Engineer2/Architect 2
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