Area Planner 1/2/3 Flex (Planner 1/2/3)

Transportation and Public Facilities; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation and Public Facilities in Fairbanks, AK seeks an Area Planner to assist in developing multi-modal transportation plans and capital programs for Alaska. The role analyzes needs, trends, and demographics while coordinating with communities, tribes, and agencies to incorporate transportation considerations into planning efforts.

The position supports projects through research, data analysis, and public involvement, ensuring alignment with mission values and environmental/land-use

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in urban or regional planning, urban design, geography, or closely related field.
• Experience in environmental, transportation, or community development; architecture, civil engineering, or related areas.
• Competency-based requirements emphasize KSAs and behavioral expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-modal transportation plans, studies, and capital programs for Alaska DOTPF Northern Region.
• Analyze transportation needs, trends, and demographics to support project scopes, schedules, budgets, and prioritization.
• Coordinate with communities, tribal and local governments, and agencies to incorporate transportation needs and DOTPF responsibilities.
• Support special projects, research, data analysis, and public involvement to prepare recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Writing

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Urban/Regional Planning

Related Experience

Job description

Job Description

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Program Development is recruiting for an Area Planner 1/2/3 Flex in

Fairbanks, AK, to keep Alaska moving.

Salary Information

Area Planner 1:

$

30.24 / Hourly (Over-time eligible)

Area Planner 2:

$34.77 / Hourly (Over-time eligible)

Area Planner 3:

$3,006.00 / Biweekly (Non-overtime eligible)

What You Will Be Doing:

This position assists with developing multi-modal transportation plans, studies, and capital improvement programs for Alaska DOT&PF’s Northern Region. The position analyzes transportation needs, trends, and demographic information and supports the development of project scopes, schedules, budgets, and prioritization information. The position coordinates with communities, Tribal and local governments, state and federal agencies, and the public to incorporate transportation needs and DOT&PF responsibilities into planning efforts. Responsibilities also include reviewing land use, resource management, development, permitting, and other agency proposals to identify potential impacts to transportation facilities and Department interests. The position also supports special projects and emerging transportation issues through research, data analysis, inter-agency coordination, public involvement, and preparation of recommendations and responses.

Mission and Values/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 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 the transportation needs of Alaskans.

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.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Joining the Alaska 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 and a flexible work environment. 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.

Please see here for more information about the State of Alaska's benefits package and retirement plan:

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

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position will be in the Fairbanks Field Office, located at 2301 Peger Road in Fairbanks. There are many benefits to joining our team, including a positive work atmosphere, and dedicated professional staff. The office location provides abundant parking, a large campus and nearby restaurants. This position does travel regularly (1-3 days per month) across the region to conduct planning activities and occasional out-of-state travel may be needed to attend conferences or meetings.

Who We Are Looking For:

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

Adaptability:

Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

Attention to Detail

: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Written Communication:

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

AreaPlanner 1:

Any combination of education, certification, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Customer Service:

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

Interpersonal Skills:

Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Writing:

Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Critical Thinking:

Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Problem Solving:

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

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Post-secondary education in urban or regional planning, urban design, geography, community development, transportation planning, environmental and natural resources planning, economic planning and development, or closely related field;

AND/OR

Experience in environmental, transportation, or community development; architecture; civil engineering; landscape architecture; urban design; historic preservation; geography; geographic information systems; housing administration; grant administration; accounting; business management; or research.

AreaPlanner 2:

Any combination of education, certification, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

: Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Decision Making

: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisi