Engineer/Architect 3 (Central Region Utilities Engineer PCN 250623)

What you will be doing:
As the Central Region Utilities Engineer you will play a pivotal role in the success of capital improvement projects across the region. Youll collaborate with inhouse design teams consultant architects and engineers DOT&PF functional groups public and private utility companies and a wide range of external partners. Leading the Utility Group within the Traffic Safety & Utilities Section you will guide both the professional and administrative sides of the operation. Your work will shape how utility facilities are placed in the rightofway relocated and integrated into capital improvement projects ensuring smooth partnerships between designers engineers utility providers and agencies.

Our organization mission and culture:
Can you imagine a world without electricity natural gas sewage systems water communications and Netflix Neither can we! This position requires high focus on DOT&PFs vision statement. Moving beyond Alaskas challenges while meeting Alaskans distinct transportation needs through trust teamwork and results. This position requires a person to build strong longterm and positive relationships with the utility companies serving our communities throughout Central Region.

The DOT&PF strives to provide all employees a professional interactive and supportive work environment. At the Central Region Traffic Safety and Utilities Section you will be surrounded by a group of supportive peers with diverse backgrounds varying areas of expertise and encouraging attitudes.

The benefits of joining our team:
Accounting for 65% of Alaskas population the states highest traffic volumes and an anticipated 80% of all future population growth in the state Central Region is an excellent platform from which to take your career to the next level. At DOT&PFs Central Region Utilities group we are stewards of the State of Alaskas highway corridors and airport properties. We work to manage these assets by responsibly coordinating the placement of utility infrastructure within the rightofway. We contribute to DOT&PFs purpose to Keep Alaska moving through service and infrastructure by facilitating the relocation of utility systems to allow for the improvement of Alaskas highways and airports.

We offer a generous leave package that increases with service time. In addition we offer paid state holidays a total of 12 throughout the year. The DOT&PF is mission focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence integrity teamwork and public service.

The working environment you can expect:
This position resides in the DOT&PF Central Region Headquarters building in Anchorage AK located at 4111 Aviation Ave. This building resides on the shores of Lake Hood and is across from the Ted Stevens International Airport. This office building is generally comprised of cubicle office space and organized by departmental sections and teams including the Traffic Safety and Utilities Section in which this position is to be filled. Office hours and schedules have some flexibility and travel to project sites may be required for short durations. Hybrid teleworking is an option upon completion of the mandatory probationary period.

Who we are looking for:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:

• SelfManagement: Sets welldefined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles procedures requirements regulations and policies related to specialized expertise.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Managing Performance: Takes responsibility for employees performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable tracking progress against the goals supporting employees efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources removing obstacles acting as a buffer etc.) ensuring feedback and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

• Valid Drivers License is required
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
  

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect and three years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect series) or the equivalent.

Special Note:
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.

At time of application applicants are requested to submit:

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

• Copy of your Professional Engineering (P.E.) License Number (only if licensed outside the State of Alaska).
• Three professional references with current contact information.

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

Name:Teodore Odena Central Region Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: (907)
Email: