Engineering Assistant 3 (PCN 250516) en State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 3 in Anchorage to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

In this position, you will work closely with our Construction Project Managers. The primary role will be to support a Project Manager in delivering one or more projects using alternative procurement methods such as design-build, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), or similar approaches. The successful applicant may also be responsible for writing and/or reviewing consultant contract documents and coordinating plans and specifications with other local, state, and federal agencies.

This role involves performing essential engineering functions, including plan reviews, bid analysis, field inspections, project documentation, materials testing, contractor pay estimates, and overseeing contractor operations to ensure compliance with plans, standards, and policies. Overtime may routinely be required.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The DOT&PF's mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure," and your role in this position directly supports the most critical aspects of that mission. Alaska's highways and airports are essential resources that meet fundamental transportation needs and are vital to health and safety. They also play a key role in supporting our economy by serving communities across the state, as well as the oil, gas, timber, commercial fishing, tourism, and other industries.

In this role, you will collaborate with multiple functional groups within the department, coordinate with staff from various areas of expertise, and assist with public and agency meetings to ensure the successful construction of capital improvement projects in the Central Region. Through these efforts, you will help deliver the department's mission. This department is mission-focused, fostering an organizational culture that values excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service.

Working in our Construction section offers direct, hands-on experience with construction and engineering practices. This opportunity allows you to expand your engineering knowledge, advance your career, earn overtime, and serve the public's needs.

This position supports professional growth within the Department and includes comprehensive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a competitive salary. Additional benefits include compensation for overtime hours, paid holidays, personal leave accrual, participation in two retirement plans, and access to other optional benefits.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is permanently stationed in Anchorage. The successful incumbent will conduct plan reviews, field inspections, measurements, and provide documentation and quality review for federal and state civil construction projects. The role requires working outdoors, often in inclement weather, for shifts of up to 10 hours or more per day and as many as seven days a week, including weekends, holidays, and nights. You will frequently be in environments with heavy equipment, dust, noise, and other hazards, necessitating the use of personal protective equipment. Additionally, this position may require travel to remote sites via small airplane, boat, or motor vehicle. Both short-term and long-term travel may be required throughout the Central Region.

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

• 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.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. 
• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. 
• Conflict Management: Manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative impacts. 
• 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. 

• Valid Driver's License is required.

Position Duties

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).

Minimum Qualifications

At time of application, applicants are requested to submit:

• Cover letter (see instructions below)

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.  

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 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.

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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.

Other Qualifications

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following: 
 
Name: Jason Lamoreaux, P.E., Construction Project Manager
Phone: 907-269-0664
Email: [email protected]