Bridge Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 250201M)
Bridge Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 250201M)
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- ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Bridge Design Section is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex to help us Keep Alaska Moving!Base Salary Information:Engineering Assistant 1 $34.42 / hourlyWhat you will be doing:
Engineering Assistant 2 $39.67 / hourly
Engineering Assistant 3 $45.35 / hourly
The Bridge Engineering Assistant plays a hands-on role in managing and enhancing our states 1077 bridges! Youll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks from conducting bridge inspections and analyzing existing structures to designing new bridges and overseeing construction projects. Under the guidance of licensed engineers youll perform structural analysis calculations and prepare detailed plans specifications cost estimates and reports. Youll also create structural details calculate quantities and draft specifications for construction contracts. Dive into a career where your skills will directly contribute to the safety and improvement of the State of Alaskas infrastructure!
Our organization mission and culture:
The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence integrity teamwork and public service. Alaska has over 5600 miles of paved and gravel highways and 239 airports; all of which are critical infrastructure for meeting basic transportation needs throughout the state. This infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting our economy and serving communities.
A position in the Bridge Section offers hands-on professional experience with a group of hard-working engineers who put safety first and are recognized nationally as experts in our field. The office has 25 staff members small enough to be personal but large enough to have a broad knowledge base in all subdisciplines of bridge engineering.
The benefits of joining our team:
Some advantages of starting your career in the Bridge Section are:- Preparation for the PE exam frequent trainings and mentoring towards licensure
- Combination of office and field assignments all staff complete one or more summer inspection trips throughout the state lasting 1-2 weeks
- Diversity of projects staff are encouraged to gain experience with all bridge types and aspects of design including repairs retrofits and new design
- Opportunity to spend a summer on a bridge construction project somewhere in the state
- Support to get a drone pilots license and use drones for bridge inspection
- Work/life balance 37.5-hour work week with paid overtime when needed
- Opportunities to be involved with bridge research projects that DOT&PF funds
- Attend and present at professional conferences.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is located within DOT&PF Headquarters in Juneau at the DOT&PF 3-mile building on Channel Drive. The office work environment is casual-professional team-oriented and friendly. Bridge inspection assignments can involve travel to all regions of Alaska. We can reach most of our bridges via major airlines and driving but smaller aircraft including float planes are required to reach our remote bridge sites.
Juneau is in a temperate rainforest with steep-sided mountains glaciers and deep fjords within its boundaries. Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant and Juneau is famous for its spectacular scenery (even on the rainy days). Hiking trail running skiing and cycling are popular pastimes.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual with the following desired core competencies that will contribute to their success in this position:- Structural Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods related to the design and analysis of complex structures using a variety of materials. Structures may include aerospace systems or structures and other determinate or indeterminate systems.
- Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
- Written Communication: Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Special Note:- A valid drivers license is required for this position.
- Engineer-in-Training (Fundamentals of Engineering) Certification is preferred but not essential.
Engineering Assistant 1:
Bachelors degree
with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from a
postsecondary institution accredited by ABET.
Or:
A bachelors 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 bachelors 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.
Engineering-In-Training
or Flex Engineering Assistant 1/Engineering Assistant 2 positions will be
identified by the employing department.
Engineering Assistant 2:
Bachelors degree or the equivalent with a major in
engineering architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by
ABET.
AND
One year of entry level engineering architectural or
land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of
Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Or:
A bachelors degree with a major in engineering
architecture or land surveying from an 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.
AND
One year of entry level engineering architectural or
land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of
Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Or:
Five years of progressively responsible
subprofessional engineering experience of which two years was as a Journey
level Engineering Technician or Drafting Technician 3 with the State of Alaska
or the equivalent elsewhere.
Substitution:
Graduate study in engineering and/or architecture may
be substituted for the required experience as an Engineering Assistant 1. (2
semester/3 quarter hours equal one month of experience).
Special Note:
The employing department will identify
Engineering-In-Training (EIT) positions.
Transcripts which indicate the credit hours earned for
the specific coursework may be requested at the time of interview or prior.
Engineering Assistant 3:
Bachelors degree with a major in engineering
architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.
AND
Two years of engineering architectural or land
surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate
trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering
Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Or:
A bachelors degree with a major in a branch of
engineering from an institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a
state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or
verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
AND
Two years of engineering architectural or land
surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate
trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering
Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Substitutions:
Four years of any combination of ABET accredited
postsecondary education in engineering architecture or land surveying (3
semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or engineering architectural or
land surveying experience may substitute for the required degree.
Graduate study in engineering or architecture may be
substituted for the required experience (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one
month).
Additional Required Information
At time of application applicants are requested to submit:
- Cover Letter (See instructions below)
At time of interview applicants are required to submit (if not already attached to your application):
- Documentation showing your results from the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam if you have taken and passed the exam.
- Copy of 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.
- A structural calculation sample.
- Three professional references with current contact information.
FLEXIBLY STAFFEDThis position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the Engineering Assistant 1 Engineering Assistant 2 or Engineering Assistant 3 level 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 at a lower level promotion to the higher level will 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.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required as part of your your cover letter please describe how you possess the position specific competencies listed in the Who We Are Looking Forsection and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or if unable to attach to your application send 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.Your cover letter will be used as a writing sample.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written multiple-choice and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
EDUCATION
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 EDUCATIONEducation 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 employers 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 STATEMENTThe 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- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- 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.
Contact Information
For specific information about this position please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name:Larry Owen Bridge Management Engineer
Phone:
Email:
Employment Type
Full-Time
