Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex

Job Description

**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.

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region Design & Engineering Services, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information:

Engineering Assistant 1: $33.76 Hourly

Engineering Assistant 2: $38.91 Hourly

Engineering Assistant 3: $44.49 Hourly

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 world’s 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 Department is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service.

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 services. In 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.

DOT&PF provides an attractive work-life balance with a 37.5 hour work week, flexible work hours and telework options, and a competitive compensation package that includes personal leave and 12 paid holidays, excellent health coverage, and many other supplemental options such as deferred compensation and health care reimbursement accounts. The department strives to provide all employees a professional, interactive and supportive work environment. Joining the Central Region Aviation Design Group is a great opportunity for advancement, training, and a chance to work on unique aviation projects.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information:

https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/

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The working environment you can expect:

The position is at the Central Region Headquarters building on Lake Hood (4111 Aviation Ave.), off International Airport Road in Anchorage. Office hours are flexible and allow for short work weeks in accordance with established policies. As a side benefit you will have easy access to bike & walking trails around Lake Hood.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following 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.

Problem Solving:

Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Oral Communication

: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

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.

Teamwork:

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Special Note:

A valid Driver's License is preferred but not essential.

Engineer-in-training certification is preferred but not essential.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/

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Minimum Qualifications

Engineering Assistant 1

Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET.

Or:

A bachelor's 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 bachelor's 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

Bachelor's 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 bachelor's 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