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Engineering Assistant 3 / Engineering Associate / Engineer/Architect 1 Flex (PCN 250619) | Government Jobs page has loaded.

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region is looking for a Engineering Assistant 3 / Engineering Associate / Engineer/Architect 1 (Consultant Coordinator) to help usKeep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information:

Engineering Assistant 3: $41.93 hourly (OT Eligible)

Engineering Associate: $41.93 hourly (OT Eligible)

Engineer / Architect 1: $3,359.25 bi-weekly (OT Ineligible)

What you will be doing:
This position provides the opportunity to learn the fascinating world of highway design on-the-job. You will work in the Central Region Highway Design Group where you will assist a Project Manager to develop a variety of state- and federally-funded roadway improvement projects throughout central and western Alaska. You will be trained to negotiate contracts with engineering consultants and will represent the Department's goals and priorities as they prepare plan, specification, and estimate packages for bid. You will help oversee project design by reviewing engineering submittals for quality, completeness, engineering judgement, and conformity with federal and Department standards; and by coordinating technical issues with other groups within the Department (e.g. utilities, right-of-way, materials, environmental, and surveying). Your responsibilities will also include developing project scopes and estimating and tracking project costs, budgets and schedules.

This flex position allows for growth and increased responsibility as experience and professional licensure is obtained. Depending on your qualifications, you may be placed at the Engineering Assistant 3, Engineering Associate, or Engineer/Architect 1 level. After successfully completing a one-year probationary period and the required training plan, you will have the opportunity to advance to the next level.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The DOT&PF mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving through Service and Infrastructure" as we vitally support Alaska's 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.

The mission of the CR Highway Design Section is to develop roadway improvement projects from Planning through advertisement to the contracting community. The majority of these projects are designed by private engineering firms. Although the design will be accomplished by these consultants, it is vital that the Department have staff that manage the project processes and coordination, and the consultant contracts to ensure the success of all aspects of the projects. Your supervisor and you will be responsible for approximately a dozen of those projects, depending on size, worth several million dollars. As a team, you and your supervisor will develop and manage the contracts with the consultants, coordinate with various support groups, agencies, and local government entities, manage the scopes, schedules and budgets of the projects, maintain progress reports for management, and be responsible for problem-solving on the projects.

Who we are looking for:

Desired skills that contribute to success in this position include:

• 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 one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• 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.

Special Note:
Professional Engineer license in the field of Civil Engineering mandatory. To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link:

Minimum Qualifications

Engineering Assistant 3:
Bachelor's 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 bachelor's 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).

Additional Required Information

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.
• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
• If applying for the Engineer/Architect 1 level, copy of your Professional Engineering (P.E.) License Number (only if licensed outside the State of Alaska).

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required as part of your application. In 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. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online, or, if unable to attach, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

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.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at the Engineering Assistant 3, Engineering Associate, or Engineer/Architect 1 Level depending on the applicant's 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. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate's credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after successfully completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.

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.

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 1-800-###-#### or (907) ###-#### in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-#### 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.

Contact Information

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

Name: Kristina Busch, P.E., Project Manager

Phone: (907) ###-####

Email: ...@alaska.gov

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