# Survey, Sub-Journey 2 — Transportation and Public Facilities · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Trades & labor jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/trades) # Survey, Sub-Journey 2 Transportation and Public Facilities - **Location** — Anchorage, AK - **PCN** — 250612 - **Salary** — $24.64 Hourly (Range 56) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — Labor, Trades and Craft - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-07-14 - **Closes** — 2026-07-27 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region in Anchorage, is looking for a Survey - Sub-Journey 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving! What you will be doing: In this role, you’ll be an integral part of a field survey team, operating and maintaining advanced equipment such as Total Stations, GPS receivers, and Digital Electronic Levels. You’ll ensure the crew has the tools and materials needed to complete tasks efficiently while keeping detailed and accurate survey notes to support project goals. The position involves handling equipment like gas-powered jackhammers and performing line clearing using tools such as machetes and chainsaws. This is a hands-on opportunity to work in diverse and challenging environments, including rough terrain, noisy conditions, and adverse weather, where your skills and resourcefulness will be key to success. Our organization, mission, and culture: The Survey Section provides support in the design of highway and aviation projects. The section is team oriented. This position’s incumbent will be responsible for field survey data collection, maintaining field survey equipment and supplies, and promoting a positive atmosphere throughout the section. 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 our team means becoming part of a supportive and positive work environment where collaboration and innovation are highly valued. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in field and site visits, gaining hands-on insights into Alaska’s transportation projects that make a real impact across the state. This role also offers occasional travel, allowing you to experience the incredible landscapes of Alaska while connecting with diverse communities. Our team prioritizes professional growth and a welcoming workplace culture, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful difference in Alaskans' lives while enjoying a rewarding and dynamic career. We offer a generous leave package that increases with service time. In addition, we offer paid state holidays - a total of 12 throughout the year. 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 is mission focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service. This position’s incumbent will have the opportunity to work outside while keeping Alaska moving. Work performed will have a direct impact toward the design of multi-million dollar highway and airport projects. The working environment you can expect: This position is located at 4111 Aviation Avenue on the shores of Lake Hood. We have beautiful vistas year-round of Sleeping Lady, Denali, and the Chugach Range. We also have close access to walking and biking paths. This position’s incumbent will need to have a positive attitude, be able to learn and understand field survey skills, and be able to accept criticism as part of the learning process. The incumbent must also be physically able to perform field survey duties which include but are not limited to: working in both urban and remote environments, able to walk long distances while carrying survey equipment, operate and maintain survey equipment, and frequently use hand and power tools. This is an outdoor position in both summer and winter environments. Who we are looking for: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Physical Strength and Agility : Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work. Interpersonal Skills : Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Spatial Orientation : Knows one's location in relation to the environment; determines where other objects are in relation to one's self (for example, when using a map). Problem Solving : Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works well with others to achieve goals. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Special Note: Valid Alaska Driver`s License is required. This position requires in state travel to rural communities primarily along the highway system. Travel frequency is typically 2-4 times a year for 2-3 week durations. To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/ classspecs Minimum Qualifications Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments. Class Definition: 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/SURVEY.pdf . Additional Required Information At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application): Three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a current or past supervisor, including name, job title, and current phone numbers. A current copy of your driver’s license. ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. ARMS & AMMUNITION REQUIREMENT This position requires the use of firearm or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold a position in this job class in accordance with the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208). A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" means an offense that: is a misdemeanor under Federal or State Law; and has, as an element the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. 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 s [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5406516/survey-sub-journey-2-pcn-250612) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. Your name and contact stay sealed until they request an introduction and you approve it . 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