Research and Technology Transfer Manager (Engineer/Architect 2/3)

Job Description

ATTENTION

ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

Are you ready to lead the way in advancing Alaska’s transportation system? The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Data Modernization & Innovation Office, is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking individual to serve as Research and Technology Transfer Manager. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the future of Alaska’s transportation infrastructure, fostering cutting-edge research and innovative solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and resilience across the state.

Depending on the selected applicant, this position can be filled in Juneau, Fairbanks, or Anchorage. Salary information is listed below:

Engineer/Architect 2:

Juneau

: $4,340.00 / Biweekly

Fairbanks

: $4,257.60 /

Biweekly

Anchorage

: $4,133.60 /

Biweekly

Engineer/Architect 3:

Juneau

: $4,974.40 / Biweekly

Fairbanks

: $4,880.00 /

Biweekly

Anchorage

: $4,737.60 /

Biweekly

What you will be doing:

This position leads the Research and Technology Transfer section, helping DOT&PF move promising ideas from research into practical tools, processes, training, and programs that benefit Alaska’s transportation system. The incumbent

will guide research, innovation, and technology transfer efforts that support safe, efficient, and resilient transportation systems. You will work with department leadership, technical experts, universities, federal partners, local agencies, and industry groups to identify research needs, test new approaches, and share successful practices across the department and transportation community.

In this role, you will:

Lead research and pilot programs focused on improving the safety, sustainability, resiliency, and performance of Alaska’s transportation systems.

Help advance emerging tools and technologies, including drones, AI-supported asset collection, bridge and infrastructure analysis, data systems, and other transportation solutions.

Use research, data, and technology to support better decisions, improve operations, and inform policy and program development.

Build partnerships with internal teams, universities, federal agencies, local governments, industry experts, and other transportation organizations.

Promote the transfer of knowledge from research into practice through training, technical assistance, communication, and workforce development.

Support and mentor staff while encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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 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. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

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/.

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, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect:

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, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for:

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

Creativity and Innovation

: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.

Partnering

: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

Analysis and Assessment

: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.

Leadership

: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Special Note:

The selected candidate must possess a valid driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer/Architect 2

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and one year of professional experience as an Engineer/Architect 1 or Engineering Associate with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent.

Special Note:

Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Engineer/Architect 3

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and three years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect series), or the equivalent.

Special Note:

Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Additional Required Information

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

Copy of your Professional Engineering (P.E.) License Number (only if licensed outside the State of Alaska).

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

Copy of Valid Drivers License

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This position is flexibly staffed. This va