Village Safe Water Engineer 2

Job Description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EMPLOYEES ONLY

This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Fairbanks, or Juneau.

Pay will be determined based on

location

of selected individual.

Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla salary: $4,133.60

Fairbanks salary: $4,257.60

Juneau salary: $4,340.00

What you will be doing:

The Division of Water, within the Department of Environmental Conservation, is recruiting a Village Safe Water (VSW) Engineer 2. This position works on behalf of rural Alaskan communities in their pursuit of advancing drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste capital improvement projects. The successful applicant will directly manage and supervise the management of funded planning, design, and construction projects using civil, environmental, and sanitary engineering theories, concepts, principles, and practices.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of the Division of Water is to protect public health and the environment. This position contributes to that mission by providing engineering expertise and leadership to advance capital improvement projects to address sanitation deficiencies in rural Alaskan communities.

VSW comprises engineers, environmental specialists, and project managers dedicated to the mission of providing safe drinking water and protecting water quality for all Alaskans. In this role, you will lead and supervise a team of 1 to 5 engineers, environmental specialists, and/or project managers.

The benefits of joining our team:

In this role, you will have a direct impact on improving access to clean water and sanitation in rural Alaska. VSW’s primary functions are to administer grants and manage projects to develop sustainable water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities. VSW is a well-established program that has a proven track record of making a tangible difference in the lives of rural Alaskans.

In this role, you will provide supervision and mentorship to engineers, environmental specialists, and/or project managers.

The working environment you can expect:

This position may be filled in Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Juneau, or Fairbanks. The work schedule is flexible and teleworking opportunities are available. The position requires short-duration travel to rural communities in Alaska. Travel for training and project site inspections should also be expected.

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:

Decision Making:

Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Creative Thinking:

Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inefficient or unavailable.

Customer Service:

Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers, delivers high-quality products and services, and is committed to continuous improvement.

Written Communication:

Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Civil Engineering:

Possesses knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods to design and construct water and wastewater infrastructure in remote Alaskan environments.

Special Notice:

A valid driver`s license is required.

A professional engineering (PE) certification listed in the State of Alaska is required of the VSW Engineer II position.

This position requires travel to remote locations within the State (normally three to six trips of up to three days per year). Travel mode may include small plane, boat and/or snow machine.

Minimum Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)

AND

One year of professional experience as an Engineering Associate 1 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.

Special Note:

"Professional engineering" includes the branches listed in 12 AAC 36.990 (17).

Positions in this class require professional registration as an Engineer with the State of Alaska.

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.

Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience with water, sewer and/or solid waste. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting.

Additional Required Information

A cover letter is required for this position.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Provide a one-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and why you are uniquely qualified for this position.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW

Proof of Professional Engineering License

Educational Transcripts

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please explain why you are interested in the position and why you are uniquely qualified for this position.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EMPLOYEES ONLY

Candidates must currently work in the Department of Environmental Conservation and hold permanent employment status, or have transfer rights, or, if separated, have rehire rights to this job classification.

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.

Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

NOTE:

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

WORK EXPERIENCE

When using work experience not already documented in your application, please 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. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application doe