Bridge Drafting Geo-Spatial Engineering Assistant 123 Flex (PCN 250212)

RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Project Delivery Bridge Section is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (Drafting / Geo-Spatial Engineer Assistant) to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information:

Engineering Assistant 1: $35.45 / hourly (OT Eligible)
Engineering Assistant 2: $40.86 / hourly (OT Eligible)
Engineering Assistant 3: $46.71 / hourly (OT Eligible)

What you will be doing:
The Bridge Drafting and Geo-Spatial Engineering Assistant plays a hands-on role in the drafting of bridge design projects and processing of information collected during bridge inspections. Youll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks from preparing construction plan sheets to conducting bridge inspections to assisting with the collection and processing of bridge management data. Under the guidance of licensed engineers youll prepare preliminary bridge layouts and detailed final plans using Auto CAD. Youll also assist with drone and sonar data collection efforts. 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 State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern adaptable flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration communication and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results working together and leveraging resources across our department with community and private sector partnerships increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

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 sub disciplines of bridge engineering.

The benefits of joining our team:
Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaskas infrastructure development and maintenance DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaskas geography and climate employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the states growth making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: advantages of a career in the Bridge Section are:

• Work/life balance 37.5-hour work week with paid overtime when needed
• Support to get a drone pilots license if desired and use drones for bridge inspection
• Travel throughout the state for bridge inspections
• Opportunity to work with exciting new technology in the GIS and database environments

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located located within DOT&PF Headquarters in Juneau at the DOT&PF 3-mile building on Channel Drive.

• Design: Knowledge of conceptualizing developing producing understanding and using plans models blueprints and maps including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings working prototypes components or systems.
• 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.
• Analysis and Assessment:Uses information technology in accessing collecting analyzing maintaining and disseminating data and information.
• 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.
• Database Management Systems: Knowledge of the uses of database management systems and software to control the organization storage retrieval security and integrity of data.
  
  

• This position requires field work that includes traversing uneven terrain and ascending/descending bridge embankments and riverbanks.
• It is preferred that the selected applicant possess a Valid Drivers license but it is not essential to the position.
  
  

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).

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):

• 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 drafting sample.
• Three professional references with current contact information.

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 For section 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.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. 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.

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 EDUCATION
Education 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 STATEMENT
The 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.

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

Name:Jesse Escamilla PE SE Senior Bridge Engineer
Phone:
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