Engineering Geologist 1/2/3 Flex

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska DOT & PF Central Region is seeking an Engineering Geologist 1/2/3 to support geotechnical recommendations for highway and aviation projects. The role involves field planning, leading drilling crews, and preparing reports, with travel to rural sites as needed.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering and a valid driver’s license. Alaska residency is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology or geological engineering or closely related subdiscipline.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY — residency verification may apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical recommendations for bid-ready highway and aviation projects.
• Prepare field exploration plans and lead drilling crews in geotechnical investigations.
• Write geotechnical reports summarizing fieldwork and data for design recommendations.
• Occasional travel to rural communities and field sites, including small aircraft transport.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Field supervision

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology/geological engineering

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region is looking for an Engineering Geologist 1/2/3 to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information:

Engineering Geologist 1: $31.54 Hourly (OT Eligible)

Engineering Geologist 2: $36.34 Hourly (OT Eligible)

Engineering Geologist 3: $3119.25 bi-weekly (OT Ineligible)

What you will be doing:

As an Engineering Geologist 1/2/3 you will be part of a team in the Central Region Materials Section that works cooperatively to develop geotechnical recommendations in support of bid-ready documents for Highway and Aviation related transportation projects. You will be preparing field exploration plans, perform as the field lead of drilling crews performing geotechnical investigations, and write geotechnical reports summarizing fieldwork for development of geotechnical recommendations in addition to other duties. You will be working in both office & field environments, you will also be traveling periodically to rural communities in small aircraft.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

Our department's mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving", while our division's core mission is to develop, design, and advertise projects that preserve and improve Alaska's transportation and public facilities' infrastructure. The division also provides a wide range of technical services to the department, other state and federal agencies, local governments, utility companies, and the public.

Our department is mission focused with an organizational atmosphere that delivers performance based results, promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and service that benefits the public.

The Central Regional Materials Section consists of a 20-plus member team of Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Engineering Geologists, and Lab staff who work cooperatively to develop geotechnical design recommendations in support of Highway and Aviation Design projects. You will be an integral part of this team providing site-specific geotechnical data and communicating their observations and data to the engineers.

The benefits of joining our team:

At Central Region Materials we strive to provide our staff both on-the-job training with fellow Engineering Geologists and Engineers, while promoting training on the technical aspects of our work and related functions (such as geotechnical equipment used in the field) to enable staff to learn all aspects of Engineering Geology. We offer flexible work schedules and many opportunities to advance your knowledge and skills, opening doors to your professional development and advancement with the department and the State of Alaska.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package. Please see here for more information:

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

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The working environment you can expect:

Our office is located at 5820 East Tudor Road in Anchorage, which is a satellite office to the Materials Group & Regional Lab located at 5750 East Tudor Road and our main district branch at 4111 Aviation Avenue. You will have a private office with windows facing east toward the Chugach Mountains. Daily work is centric to field investigations in collaboration with peers and other functional staff that are friendly and enthusiastic about their work. Local fieldwork typically does not require overnight travel, however out of town fieldwork typically requires multi-night stays.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the following competencies will contribute to your success:

Geology:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of the origins and structure of the earth, including the physical forces that have shaped it and its physical and organic history.

Soil Science

: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, or theories of soil composition, formation, classification, mapping, testing, and management, including erosion, pollution, conservation, and watershed management.

Geographical Sciences

: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical locations, relationships, characteristics, and what the land supports.

Accountability

: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

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.

Special Note:

A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Fieldwork includes drilling projects in the Anchorage and Mat-Su valley that do not require overnight travel. Travel required for projects outside of a 50-mile radius from Anchorage do typically require overnight stays of 2 nights to 2 weeks or more. We typically switch out staff on a rotating basis when projects require greater than 2+ weeks away from Anchorage to allow time back in the office.

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 Geologist 1:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in geology, geological engineering, or a closely related subdiscipline.

Engineering Geologist 2:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in geology, geological engineering, or a closely related subdiscipline.

AND

One year of professional engineering geology experience. This experience is met by service as an Engineering Geologist with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

OR

A master's degree from an accredited college in geology, engineering geology, or geological engineering.

Engineering Geologist 3:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in geology, geological engineering, or a closely related subdiscipline.

AND

Two years of professional engineering geology experience. The required experience is met by service as an Engineering Geologist with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

OR

A master's degree from an accredited college in geology, engineering geology, or geological engineering.

AND

One year of professional engineering geology experience. This experience is met by service as an Engineering Geologist with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Additional Required Information

At time of application, applicants are required to submit:

Cover letter (see instructions below)

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

Three (3) professional references with current contact information.

A copy of your current driver’s license.

Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please describe how you possess the position specific competencies listed in the

Who We Are Looking For

section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at the

Engineering Geologist 1, 2, or 3

level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If fill