Project Assistant (PCN 25N20064)

State of Alaska; Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks (AK, AK, AK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska offers a Project Assistant role supporting the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in Keep Alaska Moving. The job focuses on highway safety education, social media content, and creating educational materials to inform safer travel decisions.

The position can be filled in Juneau, Fairbanks, or Anchorage. Salary is hourly and OT eligible, with specific rates listed for each city.

Qualifications

• Competency Based MQs apply to this role.

Responsibilities

• Support highway safety education and public outreach programs.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate public education efforts to help Alaskans travel safely.
• Create engaging social media content, produce and edit videos, and develop printed educational materials.
• Prepare educational materials related to Alaska 511, road weather info systems, winter driving, work zone safety, and other safety initiatives.
• Research safety topics with program staff and translate technical information into clear messaging.

Skills

Social media content

Video editing

Graphic design

Public outreach

Tools

Video editing software

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,