Rural Airport Foreman; PCN

RECRUITMENT EXPANSION NOTICE

The scope of recruitment for this vacancy has been expanded to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied for this position there is no need to reapply.

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region Highways and Aviation/M&O is looking for a Rural Airport Foreman in King Salmon to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

• Supervise the airport maintenance crew (6 full‑time) by planning, scheduling, and directing daily operations.
• Perform and oversee maintenance activities including snow and ice control, road and airport surface repair, vegetation management, and drainage work.
• Operate and coordinate the use of heavy equipment such as plow trucks, loaders, graders, and dozers.
• Maintain records and reports of daily work, inventory, and materials using the state’s Maintenance Management System (AGILE).
• Respond to public inquiries, manage personnel matters, and coordinate with other agencies and DOT&PF departments on projects and permitting.

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.

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.

This position is located in King Salmon.

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with extreme weather conditions, employees can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs.

Opportunity exists to travel to other stations, possibly for extended periods, during the summer months to complete projects.

• 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 established control systems and rules.
• Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Self‑Management: Sets well‑defined and realistic personal goals; displays initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

• Knowledge of emergency management methods, such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments.

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of highways and/or airports.
• Qualifications to operate all required equipment at the duty station.

Some positions require a Hazardous Materials endorsement. Some positions require American Traffic Safety Services Association training. Positions require a First Aid, ETT, CPR, First Responder, and ARFF…