Engineering Assistant 1/2

Job Description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF),

Southcoast Region Construction

is looking for an Engineering Assistants 1/2 Flex in Haines to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information:

Engineering Assistant 1: $33.76 / Hourly (OT Eligible)

Engineering Assistant 2: $38.91 / Hourly (OT Eligible)

What you will be doing:

Engineering Assistant 1

On-site management of construction projects, either vertical or horizontal, to assure the contract is being constructed in accordance with plans and specifications, applicable codes and budgetary constraints.

Engineering Assistant 2

ASSISTANT PROJECT ENGINEER ON MEDIUM TO LARGE, COMPLEX PROJECTS:

On-site management of construction projects, either vertical or horizontal, to assure the contract is being constructed in accordance with plans and specifications, applicable codes and budgetary constraints.

ON-SITE PROJECT ENGINEER ON SMALL, SIMPLE PROJECTS:

On-site management of construction projects, either vertical or horizontal, to assure the contract is being constructed in accordance with plans and specifications, applicable codes and budgetary constraints.

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.

This position plays a vital role in the State of Alaska’s effort to maintain, enhance and operate transportation infrastructure throughout the State’s Coastal Region by administering the construction phase of capital improvement projects.  The Southcoast Region Construction section contributes to the improvement, enhancement and functionality of the coastal region’s transportation network. You’ll find great job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment while working alongside a team of peers and construction contractors.

The State of Alaska is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer”; to view the DOT&PF’s EEO policy statement, please follow this link:

https://dot.alaska.gov/job-opportunities/index.shtml

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The benefits of joining our team:

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder.

Alaska DOT&PF Southcoast Region delivers high-quality infrastructure projects in coastal communities including ferry terminals, airports, bridges, and roads. Besides joining a diverse and stable engineering work force, the Construction section provides an excellent opportunity for ABET engineering graduates of all types to broaden engineering knowledge while advancing their careers. Projects throughout Alaska’s Southcoast Region provide opportunities for travel experiences of a lifetime while improving Alaska’s vital public transportation infrastructure and earning competitive wages!  There is a high worker sense of satisfaction when constructing technically challenging infrastructure projects and learning skills that are highly desirable professionally.

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 DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making abilities, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in

Haines, Alaska

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Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, from remote locations to urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs for Alaska. Southeast Alaska is an area of unique habitats surrounded by temperate rainforests on steep-sided mountains, glaciers and marine waters with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The region's coastal environment and topography make for unique construction solutions on projects ranging from small local street/highway projects to marine terminal work or improvements at regional airports. This work not only presents professionals with incredible career growth opportunity, but also provides a range of fascinating challenges and sense of accomplishment through development and maintenance of critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty.  The DOT&PF operates under a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

The position requires an ability to read and interpret design plans and specifications and developing well thought out engineering solutions onsite when necessary. Southcoast Region encompasses Southeast and Southwest Alaska.

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

General Engineering:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications.

Building and Construction:

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.

Flexibility:

Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.

Special Note:

Both levels of this position require:

A valid driver's license.

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 St