Engineering Geologist 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 253459
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Engineering
Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance & Protection
Engineering Geologist 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 253459) in Anchorage, AK
Job DetailsEngineering Geologist 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 253459)
This listing closes on 8/31/2026 at 5:00 PM Alaska.
Employer:
State of Alaska
Salary: $2,725.50 - $3,119.25 Biweekly
Location:
Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 54940
Department:
Transportation and Public Facilities
Division: CRD-Materials
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 at 5:00 PM Alaska
Division Central Design and Engineering Services Position Open To Alaska Residents Only Bargaining Unit General Government Range 16 / 18 / 20
Job DescriptionATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region is looking for an Engineering Geologist 1/2/3 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
Base Salary Information:
- Engineering Geologist 1: $31.54 Hourly (OT Eligible)
- Engineering Geologist 2: $36.34 Hourly (OT Eligible)
- Engineering Geologist 3: $3119.25 bi-weekly (OT Ineligible)
What you will be doing:
As an Engineering Geologist 1/2/3 you will be part of a team in the Central Region Materials Section that works cooperatively to develop geotechnical recommendations in support of bid-ready documents for Highway and Aviation related transportation projects. You will be preparing field exploration plans, perform as the field lead of drilling crews performing geotechnical investigations, and write geotechnical reports summarizing fieldwork for development of geotechnical recommendations in addition to other duties.
You will be working in both office & field environments, you will also be traveling periodically to rural communities in small aircraft.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
Our department's mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving", while our division's core mission is to develop, design, and advertise projects that preserve and improve Alaska's transportation and public facilities' infrastructure. The division also provides a wide range of technical services to the department, other state and federal agencies, local governments, utility companies, and the public.
Our department is mission focused with an organizational atmosphere that delivers performance based results, promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and service that benefits the public.
The Central Regional Materials Section consists of a 20-plus member team of Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Engineering Geologists, and Lab staff who work cooperatively to develop geotechnical design recommendations in support of Highway and Aviation Design projects. You will be an integral part of this team providing site-specific geotechnical data and communicating their observations and data to the engineers.
The benefits of joining our team:
At Central Region Materials we strive to provide our staff both on-the-job training with fellow Engineering Geologists and Engineers, while promoting training on the technical aspects of our work and related functions (such as geotechnical equipment used in the field) to enable staff to learn all aspects of Engineering Geology. We offer flexible work schedules and many opportunities to advance your knowledge and skills, opening doors to your professional development and advancement with the department and the State of Alaska.
The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package. Please see here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .
The working environment you can expect:
Our office is located at 5820 East Tudor Road in Anchorage, which is a satellite office to the Materials Group & Regional Lab located at 5750 East Tudor Road and our main district branch at 4111 Aviation Avenue. You will have a private office with windows facing east toward the Chugach Mountains. Daily work is centric to field investigations in collaboration with peers and other functional staff that are friendly and enthusiastic about their work.
Local fieldwork typically does not require overnight travel, however out of town fieldwork typically requires multi-night stays.
Who we are looking for:
The following competencies will contribute to your success:
- Geology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of the origins and structure of the earth, including the physical forces that have shaped it and its physical and organic history.
- Soil Science: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, or theories of soil composition, formation, classification, mapping, testing, and management, including erosion, pollution, conservation, and watershed management.
- Geographical Sciences: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical locations, relationships, characteristics, and what the land supports.
- Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with…
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