Engineering Assistant 12 Flex (PCN 250531)

What you will be doing:

At the Engineering Assistant 1 level you will perform a variety of engineering duties to assist with both the utility permit and utility relocation programs. You will evaluate utility permits and recommend modifications or approval based on maintaining the integrity of the road surface and surrounding drainage facilities and safety considerations to the traveling public. Project assignments will consist of pavement preservation projects and other low complexity highway and aviation projects and require you to coordinate with local utility companies to identify and resolve utility conflicts through the development of utility relocation agreements.

At the Engineering Assistant 2 level you will work with utility companies to negotiate utility relocation agreements and then use those agreements to facilitate the physical relocation work on-site during the construction the field you will be working closely with the DOT&PF construction team the utility companys construction crew and the highway contractor. Post construction tasks include reviewing bills for accuracy and finalizing project documentation. You will be assigned to multiple projects of intermediate complexity.

Our organization mission and culture:
At DOT&PFs Central Region Traffic Safety and Utilities Section we work on highway and aviation projects. We assess traffic safety concerns and coordinate the placement of utility infrastructure within the right-of-way. We contribute to DOT&PFs purpose to Keep Alaska Moving by managing traffic operations and facilitating the relocation of utility systems to allow for the improvement and safety of Alaskas highways and airports.

This position requires a high focus on DOT&PFs vision statement. Moving beyond Alaskas challenges while meeting Alaskans distinct transportation needs through trust teamwork and results. These positions require a person to build strong long-term and positive relationships with government agencies utility companies and the public.

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

We offer opportunities to advance your knowledge and skills opening doors for professional development and advancement within the department and our state organization. These positions are unique as they allow engineers to learn design and construction. The positions are overtime eligible to accommodate field work and the opportunity to solidify knowledge acquired during design.

We offer generous time off that increases with years of service plus 12 paid state holidays. The DOT&PF is mission focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence integrity teamwork and public service.

The working environment you can expect:
The Anchorage office resides at the DOT&PFs Central Region Headquarters building by Lake Hood the worlds busiest seaplane base. Lake Hood is surrounded by a walking/biking trail where employees can be spotted during lunch break. The duties may require overtime during the construction season. Office hours are flexible.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following desired competencies that will contribute to their success in this position:

• General Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of engineering and their practical applications.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity race gender disabilities and other individual differences.
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for example facts ideas or messages) in a brief clear and organized manner; produces written information which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined 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.
• Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example tight deadlines hostile individuals emergency situations dangerous situations).

Special Note:
A valid Drivers License is required.

To view the general description and example of dutiesfor positions pleasego to the following link: Qualifications

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.

At time of application applicants are requested to submit:

• Cover Letter - See instructions below

• Three (3) professional references including name job title and current phone numbers.
• 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.
• Copy of Professional License EIT or other professional licenses as applicable

This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at the Engineering Assistant 1 orEngineering Assistant 2level 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. 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 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.

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

Name: David Freese P.E. Regional Utilities Engineer
Phone:
Email:

OR

Name: Teodore Odena Central Region Recruitment Coordinator
Phone:
Email: