Hybrid Maintenance Specialist, Traffic Cntrl & Elec. Sys, Lead Journey 2 (PCN 251968) bei State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

RECRUITMENT EXPANSION NOTICE
The scope of recruitment for this vacancy has been expanded to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied for this position there is no need to reapply.

ATTENTION ALL APLICANTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways and Aviation is looking for a Maintenance Specialist, Traffic Cntrl & Elec. Sys, Lead Journey 2 to help us 

Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

• Repair and maintain electronic traffic control equipment, signal systems, and highway illumination systems for public safety. 
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on traffic control systems using diagnostic tools and hand tools, including controller modifications. 
• Maintain and troubleshoot highway illumination systems, including lighting fixtures, wiring, and poles up to 150 feet tall. 
• Service traffic signal lamps, lenses, signal compartments, pedestrian heads, and wiring components. 
• Maintain school flasher systems, including controllers, timers, lamps, and wiring. 
• Service emergency vehicle (OPTICOM) systems, including phase selectors, detectors, wiring, and intersection signaling. 
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic/electrical equipment in the shop with diagnostic meters and testers. 
• Collaborate with design and construction teams on traffic counting and vehicle detection equipment. 
• Test and ensure proper functionality of new traffic signal controller cabinets and maintain airport lighting systems. 

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.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is based in Fairbanks, Alaska, within the Fairbanks District. It offers a collaborative, hands-on environment where you'll work closely with technicians and management, fostering professional growth. The role involves maintaining and repairing electronic traffic control systems, utilizing skills in electronics, record keeping, and computer systems, all within a structured yet dynamic setting.

The benefits of joining our team: 
Working in Fairbanks, Alaska, as a Maintenance Specialist for Traffic Control and Electrical Systems offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant community in the heart of Alaska’s interior. Known as the "Golden Heart City," Fairbanks is a hub for northern culture, outdoor adventures, and scientific research, surrounded by stunning wilderness like the Chena River and nearby mountains. Living and working here means engaging with a resilient, close-knit community that values outdoor exploration and innovation, making it an inspiring place to build your career while experiencing the rugged beauty of Alaskan life.

Who we are looking for:
 We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Electrical: Knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance.
• 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.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
   To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Position Duties

Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.

This job class is part of a series of competency based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements. The competency specification for this job class is available at http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/MAINTENANCESPECIALIST.pdf. 

Minimum Qualifications

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At time of application, applicants are requested to provide:

• A current copy of your Electrician’s License
• Completed reciprocal agreement with the State of Alaska, if licensed in a reciprocal state outside of Alaska

At time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:

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

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.
 

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED
This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383), to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety-sensitive duties, and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.

Maintenance Specialist, Traffic Cntrl & Elec. Sys, Journey 2 Lead
 A Class B Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement, is required at time of hire.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

Selected candidates must comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures and CANNOT start work in a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) position until Management Services or designee has received confirmation of the proposed appointee passing the required Pre-Employment drug test. According to federal regulations, all violations and refusals will be maintained with the Federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse database.

ELECTRICIANs LICENSE REQUIRED

All applicants are required to have an Electricians license with the State of Alaska in order to be hired into the above position. A conditional hire approval can be given for those applicants who are licensed in a state who has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the State of Alaska. 

An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon successfully obtaining an Electricians license with the State of Alaska within 90 days, and may begin work only AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the license.

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 employer’s 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.

Other Qualifications

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

Name: Ron Davis, Maintenance and Operations Superintendent for Fairbanks District
 Phone: 907-451-2359
 Email: [email protected]