EngineerArchitect 23 Flex (Aviation Design Project Manager) (PCN 250402)

What you will be doing:

This Project Manager position in the Central Region Aviation Design Group manages federally funded capital improvement projects for state-owned airports (and occasionally highways) throughout central and western Alaska. The position oversees the development and preliminary design of multiple capital improvement projects coordinating efforts with in-house design staff private architectural/engineering consultants and various departmental and external agencies. This role also involves supervising professional engineering staff and providing mentorship in project management design and consultant contract management.

Our organization mission and culture:

Our mission is to Keep Alaska Moving through Service and Infrastructure as we vitally support Alaskas people and economy by serving and connecting communities throughout the state. To do this we promote an organizational atmosphere of excellence integrity teamwork and public service and we take great pride in the essential transportation services we provide the public. Your role is critical to our mission. The Central Region Aviation Design Group is responsible for designing improvements for over 70 state-owned airports. Many of the communities we serve are isolated from the road system and depend heavily on local state airports for year-round supplies and transportation including transportation for medical school mail heating fuel and other essential services. As a Project Manager you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the planning design and ultimate success of projects to reconstruct or improve these essential airports as well as other airports that enhance the lives of communities throughout central and western Alaska.

The benefits of joining our team:

This position is an excellent platform to develop and orchestrate projects work with numerous stakeholders and do meaningful work that directly improves the safety and quality of life of the people of Alaska. The Department offers unique opportunities to collaborate with highly skilled professionals and to further your growth and development as an engineer. Since training in aviation engineering in particular is not common in colleges and universities most of our staff has learned this career field while working in our office. Consequently you will find a friendly and collaborative environment in which to learn or further develop your aviation engineering and project management skills.

The working environment you can expect:

This position resides in the DOT&PF Central Region Headquarters building at 4111 Aviation Avenue located on the shore of the beautiful Lake Hood Seaplane Base near Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage Alaska and is easily accessible by a paved multi-use path and bus routes 40 and 65. Aviation Design is divided into individual cubicle office spaces where most of your work will be done. The standard work week is 40 hours with schedule options that allow additional days off. The Department also has a flexible telework policy to allow employees to perform their job duties at an alternate location. Travel is occasionally necessary rarely overnight and may include flying to remote communities in small single-engine aircraft.

Who we are looking for:

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

• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner; work with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Project Management: Knowledge of the principles methods or tools for developing scheduling coordinating and managing projects and resources including monitoring and inspecting costs work and contractor performance.
• 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.

Special Note:

• Valid Drivers License Required
• Position requires registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect in the State of Alaska.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: Qualifications

Engineer/Architect 2
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect and one year of professional experience as an Engineer/Architect 1 or Engineering Associate with the State of Alaska or the equivalent.

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.

Engineer/Architect 3
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 required to submit:

At time of interview applicants are requested 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 (3) professional references including name job title and current phone numbers.
• Copy of Valid Drivers License

For specific information about this position please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Steven Rzepka P.E. Central Region Aviation Design Chief
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