Transportation Planner 2 (PCN 250361)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, is seeking a Transportation Planner 2 in Anchorage to support planning for Alaska’s transportation network. You will work with planners, engineers, MPOs, and communities to develop Metropolitan Transportation Plans, TIPs, and multi-year programs across the Central Region.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, effective communication, and partnership development to advance transportation projects and programs in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Analytical, problem solving, and quantitative analysis skills.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities across audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with MPOs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Partnering

Leadership

Education

Urban/regional/transportation planning degree

Experience in env/transportation or related fields

Job description

Transportation Planner 2 (PCN 250361) in Anchorage, AK

Job Description

We are looking for a Transportation Planner 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What You Will Be Doing: This is an exciting planning position in the Anchorage Field Office working under the direct guidance of the Chief of Planning. This position works with Department planners, engineers and other section leads as well as our Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and communities to address transportation and infrastructure needs across the State. The specific duties will vary in nature and may include working with the MPOs on complex planning studies, Metropolitan Transportation Plans, Transportation Improvement Programs, compiling project status reports and white papers, and assisting in the preparation and revision of Alaska's multi-year surface transportation, aviation, and ports and harbors improvement programs for the broader DOT&PF Central Region planning effort.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' (DOT&PF) mission is to “Keep Alaska Moving” and the work we do impacts the lives of all Alaskans! Our highways, airports, as well as ferries and harbors are important resources that meet transportation needs of our State. Transportation infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting our economy by serving communities throughout the State. Planning within DOT&PF ‘is unique in that we are involved in every phase of a project, from need identification through project delivery which includes design, construction and maintenance. As planners we are able to work with local communities to address transportation needs. DOT&PF is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service. 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 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 Working Environment You Can Expect

This position is located in Anchorage. The position will have an office within the Central Region Headquarters building located near the Anchorage airport and on the banks of Lake Hood, the worlds busiest seaplane base. Lake Hood is surrounded by a walking/biking trail where employees can be spotted during lunch break. The office building is generally comprised of cubical office space and organized by department sections. The work environment is primarily an office job, duties may include occasional field work or site visits. This position may be required to travel to occasionally.

Who We Are Looking For

• 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.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes brief, organized, clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Budget Administration: Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
• Landscape Architecture: Knowledge of the concepts, theories, and practices used in the planning, designing, construction, and adaptation of outdoor features, taking into consideration recreation planning, requirements, aesthetic value, and compatibility with other developments and resources.
• Transportation: Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits.
• 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.
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Post‑secondary education in urban, regional, transportation, or landscape planning;
• 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. This experience should include some combination of the design of research projects, setting standards for technical adequacy, and/or coordinating the planning contributions of lower level planners or other agencies, multi-modal transportation planning, and/or Capital Improvement Program (CIP) development and control.

Additional Required Information

• Include your two most recent performance evaluations or, if unavailable, provide two professional letters of recommendation.
• Provide three professional references with their contact information (email or phone), including full name, title, and company.
• Submit transcripts if using education to meet minimum requirements.

STATE EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT ONLY

Applicants must currently hold or have held permanent employment status in any position in the classified service as defined in Alaska Statute 39.25.100. Permanent employment status is defined as holding permanent status in ANY job class in the current period of employment with no break in service (separation from State of Alaska employment) since the permanent status was earned.

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

Name: Ben White / Central Region Planning Chief
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Phone [phone] (Statewide toll-free number)
[phone] (Juneau and out-of-state callers)