EngineerArchitect 4 (Materials Group Chief PCN 250387)

This position will function as the Materials Group Chief with significant discretion and authority for the full range of professional and administrative actions of the Central Region Material Section. This position is responsible for directing the AASHTO Accredited (State) Central Region Materials Lab and directing planning and supervising the acquisition evaluation of soil and hydrological data compilation required for capital improvement projects (CIP) and Airport Improvement Program (AIP) as well as for the States Transportation Program review and approve geotechnical activities approve materials specification requirements and ensure that work products of the section are on time and within budget. This position also represents and coordinates with Departmental and agency personnel on Materials Section aspects as they relate to the overall federal and state Highway and Aviation programs.

Our organization mission and culture:
Our departments mission is to Keep Alaska Moving while our divisions core mission is to develop design and advertise projects that preserve and improve Alaskas transportation and public facilities infrastructure. The division also provides a wide range of technical services to the department as well as to other state and federal agencies local governments utility companies and the public. Our department is mission-focused fostering an organizational atmosphere that emphasizes performance-based results excellence integrity teamwork and service to benefit the public.

The Central Region Materials Section is a team of over 20 members including Geotechnical Engineers Engineering Assistants Engineering Geologists and Lab Technician staff members. Together they collaborate to develop geotechnical design reports and recommendations supporting highway and aviation design projects. The incumbent oversees the team that supports construction activities across the state in regards to materials testing. The incumbent will play a key role in this team providing oversight of geotechnical engineering and materials testing efforts to advance capital improvement projects and support maintenance and operations.

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 to take your career to the next level. DOT&PF provides opportunities for advancement training opportunities an attractive work-life balance and this position works with a team that makes a difference in the lives of every Alaskan.

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 decision-making and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect:
Our office is located at 5750 East Tudor Road in Anchorage which is a satellite office to our main branch at 4111 Aviation Avenue. The position has a private office within the Central Region Materials Lab building. The Tudor office is also located right by Far North Bicentennial Park with easy access to hiking & biking trails. Daily work is centric to collaboration with Materials Section staff peers and management staff that are friendly and enthusiastic about their work; and overseeing work products generated by your team.

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:

• Civil Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods required to plan design construct operate and maintain facilities such as buildings transportation systems water and sanitary systems and other public works systems.
• 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.
• Organizational Awareness: Knows the organizations mission and functions and how its social political and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs policies procedures rules and regulations of the organization.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation pride trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• 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 in the State of Alaska.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect and six years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect series) of which three years were in a supervisory or project manager capacity as an Engineer/Architect 2 or higher 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 agreement must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

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

At time of application applicants are required to submit:

• Cover letter (see instructions below)

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

Name:Luke Bowland P.E. Engineer/Architect 5
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