Engineering Assistant 123 Flex (PCN 250808)

**Classification Review Notice**

This Position Description is currently being reviewed by the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations Classification Section. Depending on the outcome of the allocation this recruitment pool may or may not be utilized to fill this vacancy.

What you will be doing:

As an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex in the Aviation Design Group you will be responsible for performing a variety of engineering duties at the pre-licensure level under the supervision of a registered professional engineer. You will specialize in the design of airport improvement projects throughout central and western Alaska that range in complexity from small gravel-surfaced airports in rural Alaska to paved runways taxiways and aprons for some of the worlds largest aircraft at international airports and may occasionally design small highway projects.

Our organization mission and culture:

The DOT&PF mission is to Keep Alaska Moving and your role in this position is directly tied to the most critical aspects of the mission. As an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex you will be designing runways taxiways aprons developing plan sets editing specifications performing quantity takeoffs cost estimating and writing technical reports to assist with the ultimate success of transportation improvement projects. You will collaborate with the design team to develop designs and prepare bid-ready documents which will be provided to contractors to successfully execute capital improvement projects in Central Region thereby delivering the mission.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Central Region Aviation Design Group is responsible for improving airports at over 70 communities where a majority of residents rely heavily on air transportation as a basic means of living. These airports are relied-upon for year-round supplies and transportation including transportation for medical school mail heating fuel and other essential this position you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects from remote off-road system airports such as Napaskiak to large local projects at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and will have unique opportunity to directly improve the daily lives of Alaskans.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go 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.

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

• 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

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at the Engineering Assistant 1 Engineering Assistant 2 orEngineering 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. 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:Michael Rhodes P.E. Aviation Design Project Manager
Phone:
Email:

OR

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