Project Assistant

Transportation and Public Facilities; Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks (AK, AK, AK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF) is seeking a Project Assistant to support highway safety education and public outreach across Alaska, with work in Juneau, Fairbanks, or Anchorage.

You will help plan, develop, implement, and evaluate education efforts, create social media content, produce videos, and prepare printed materials related to Alaska 511, winter driving, work zone safety, and other initiatives.

Qualifications

• Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs) apply.
• Public outreach and multimedia content creation are core responsibilities.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, accessible messaging.

Responsibilities

• Support highway safety education and public outreach programs.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate public education efforts.
• Create engaging social media content, produce and edit videos, and develop printed educational materials.
• Coordinate outreach activities and prepare educational materials for Alaska 511, road weather information systems, winter driving, and work zone safety.
• Research safety topics and communicate them clearly to diverse audiences.

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

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.

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Data Modernization & Innovation Office (DMIO), is looking for a Project Assistant to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

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

Anchorage:

$31.54 hourly (OT Eligible)

Fairbanks:

$32.49 hourly (OT Eligible)

Juneau:

$33.12 hourly (OT Eligible)

What you'll be doing:

The Project Assistant supports the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities highway safety education and public outreach programs. This position assists with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating public education efforts that help Alaskans make informed travel decisions and encourage safer driving behaviors. A primary focus of the position is creating engaging social media content, producing and editing videos, and developing printed educational materials to communicate important highway safety information. Duties include supporting safety campaigns, developing graphics and videos, coordinating outreach activities, and preparing educational materials related to Alaska 511, road weather information systems, winter driving, work zone safety, and other highway safety initiatives. The position works closely with program staff to research safety topics, translate technical information into clear and accessible messaging, and ensure public education projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

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.

The working environment you can expect:

This position can be located in either Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, depending on the location of the selected applicant.

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:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and techniques to develop or apply technology using text, audio, graphics, or other media.
• Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media and social media.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

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

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.

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

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, 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.
• Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or experience such as performing research; interpreting data; applying, interpreting, and disseminating technical, statutory, and/or regulatory requirements; and/or experience in community development, research, social services, economics, public administration, planning, or a closely related field.

Special Note

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“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method o