Technical Engineer 2 / Architect 2 (PCN 250178) Juneau or Anchorage or Fairbanks

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 113.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is seeking a Construction Standards Engineer (Technical Engineer 2/Architect 2) to develop statewide policies, procedures, and construction standards for Alaska's transportation program.

The position reports to the Statewide Standards Program Lead, collaborates with regional offices, FHWA and FAA, and offers a flexible work environment with telework options across Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau.

Qualifikationen

• Registration as a professional engineer or professional architect; three years of professional engineering/architectural experience; one year at Technical Engineer 1/Architect 1 or higher with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere.

Aufgaben

• Develop statewide policies, procedures, and construction standards, including manuals and standard specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to project delivery staff and regional offices on construction-related issues, standards, and technical matters.
• Analyze and resolve complex construction contract, specification, and technical issues.
• Research national engineering standards and assess applicability to DOT&PF projects.
• Review and coordinate proposed exceptions to national standards with federal and state agencies.
• Collaborate with regional and statewide staff to address complex construction issues.
• Coordinate with FHWA, FAA, and other agencies and industry representatives.
• Administer the Statewide Value Engineering program and support coordinators.
• Participate on statewide and national committees as the DOT&PF representative.

Kenntnisse

Creative Thinking

Transportation Engineering

Technical Competence

Teamwork

Influencing/Negotiating

Ausbildung

PE/Architect License

Jobbeschreibung

Technical Engineer 2 / Architect 2 (PCN 250178) | Workplace Alaska page has loaded.

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery - Bridge Design, is looking for a Construction Standards Engineer (Technical Engineer 2/Architect 2) to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Pay is based on the location of the selected applicant; salaries will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Anchorage: $ 4,372.50 / Bi-Weekly (OT Ineligible)

Fairbanks: $4,503.75 / Bi-Weekly (OT Ineligible)

Juneau: $4,591.50 / Bi-Weekly (OT Ineligible)

What you will be doing: This position will report to the Statewide Standards Program Lead and will work closely with regional staff, planning staff, project delivery staff, Statewide staff, and the public to support efficient project delivery and quality transportation infrastructure statewide.

This key technical position will:

• Develop statewide policies, procedures, and construction standards, including manuals and standard specifications, to support consistent project delivery and quality transportation infrastructure;
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project delivery staff and regional offices on construction-related issues, policies, procedures, standards, and technical matters;
• Analyze and resolve complex or challenging construction contract, specification, and technical issues;
• Research national engineering standards, specifications, and professional literature related to design, construction, and transportation topics, and evaluate their applicability to DOT&PF projects;
• Review and evaluate proposed exceptions to national standards and regulations, and coordinate with federal and State regulatory agencies and others to develop appropriate solutions;
• Collaborate with regional and statewide staff to address complex construction issues and develop consistent statewide approaches;
• Coordinate with FHWA, FAA, other agencies, industry representatives, and professional organizations on construction standards, specifications, and technical issues;
• Administer the Statewide Value Engineering program, including coordinating with Regional VE coordinators, supporting project teams, and evaluating recommendations to improve project value and outcomes;
• Participate on statewide and national committees as the DOT&PF representative.

Our organization, mission, and culture: The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving by developing and maintaining a modern, adaptable, and resilient transportation system. We value collaboration, communication, and coordination, recognizing that working together and leveraging resources across the department, as well as with communities and private-sector partners, helps us better serve Alaskans. This position supports that mission by developing and maintaining statewide construction standards that promote consistent, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.

The benefits of joining our team: Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities offers the opportunity to do meaningful work that directly supports Alaska’s transportation system and the communities we serve. The Statewide Design & Engineering Services team is a collaborative group of experienced professionals who work on a wide variety of technical, statewide, and transportation-related issues. This position offers opportunities to grow your technical expertise, work with regional and statewide staff, and collaborate with federal agencies, industry professionals, and other transportation partners. In addition to competitive salary, generous leave, holiday, and retirement benefits, DOT&PF offers professional development opportunities and a flexible work environment with the option to telework.

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 may be located in Fairbanks, Anchorage, or Juneau and offers a flexible work environment with the option to telework. Working for DOT&PF provides a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment, with opportunities to collaborate with professionals across Alaska, work through a variety of technical and construction-related issues and contribute to the development and maintenance of critical transportation infrastructure across the state. The position may also involve occasional travel for statewide and national meetings, training workshops, and other professional events.

Who we are looking for

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

• 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 inapplicable or are unavailable.
• Transportation Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods applicable to planning, designing, and constructing of transportation systems including traffic analysis, signal analysis, highway capacity, pavement design, bridge construction, planning of transportation projects, environmental analysis of transportation facilities, and transportation network analysis.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions.

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

Registration as a professional engineer (PE) or professional architect, and three years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect 1 or higher), of which one year was as a Technical Engineer 1 / Architect 1 or Engineer/Architect 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Special Note: 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.

Additional Required Information

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

• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
• Copy of current professional engineering license

Supplemental Questions

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

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.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also 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. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Judy Anunciacion, P.E.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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