Engineering Assistant Flex; PCN

Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex Position

Base Salary:
Engineering Assistant 1: $32.78 hourly;
Engineering Assistant 2: $37.78 hourly;
Engineering Assistant 3: $43.19 hourly.

Assist Right-of-Way (ROW) Engineering staff with determinations of existing highway rights of way based on public land orders, departmental orders, executive orders, and historical records. Oversee the design, engineering and development of right-of-way plans, parcel maps, and legal descriptions. Coordinate and manage multiple tasks with competing schedules involving design, construction, maintenance, public information, ROW acquisition and Consultant ROW mapping contracts.

Alaska's highways and airports are vital resources for transportation and economy. The Right-of-Way Section of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities protects and expands these assets. As a Right-of-Way Engineering Assistant you will help keep Alaska moving.

The Right-of-Way staff is a supportive group that offers professional development and advancement opportunities within the Department. You will work closely with section and department staff across diverse backgrounds.

The position is located at the Central Region Headquarters, 4111 Aviation Ave. Office hours are flexible, allowing for short work weeks. The office is adjacent to bike and walking trails around Lake Hood.

• Surveying: Knowledge of measuring land boundaries, distances, elevations, areas, and angles.
• Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, regulations, and government processes.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Logical, systematic approach to problems.
• Research: Systematic inquiry skills, study design, data analysis and interpretation.
• Teamwork: Ability to facilitate cooperation, trust, and group identity.

• A valid Driver's License is required.

Applicants must be Alaska residents.

Engineering Assistant 1: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET, or equivalent degree plus an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate, or proof of passing the FE or FS exam. Applicants who obtain a bachelor's degree within nine months may receive a conditional offer.

Engineering Assistant 2: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an ABET‑accredited institution, plus one year of entry‑level experience as an Engineering Assistant 1, or equivalent degree plus EIT/LSIT certification and experience. Alternatively, five years of progressively responsible sub‑professional engineering experience may substitute. Graduate study may be substituted for required experience.

Engineering Assistant 3: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an ABET‑accredited institution, plus two years of experience with at least one year at the working or intermediate trainee level. Applicants with an ABET‑non‑accredited degree may qualify with an EIT certificate and the required experience. Substitutions include four years of hybrid education and experience, or graduate study.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Name:
Bob Keiner, Land Survey Manager 1
Phone:
Email: bob.keiner