Technical Engineer​/Architect ; PCN

Technical Engineer 2/Architect 2 (PCN 250181) in Juneau or Anchorage or Fairbanks, AK. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery - Bridge Design & Engineering, is looking for a Technical Engineer/Architect 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Classification Review Notice: This Position Description is currently being reviewed by the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations, Classification Section. Depending on the outcome of the allocation, this recruitment pool may or may not be utilized to fill this vacancy.

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

Anchorage: $4622.40 biweekly (OT Ineligible)

Fairbanks: $4760.80 biweekly (OT Ineligible)

Juneau: $4853.60 biweekly (OT Ineligible)

Alaska DOT&PF Statewide Design & Engineering Services is looking for a Statewide Standards Team Lead (Technical Engineer/Architect
2) to join our team to help Keep Alaska Moving. This position will report to the Chief Engineer but will work closely with regional staff, planning staff, project delivery staff, Statewide staff, and the public to support efficient transportation operations and infrastructure expansion.

• Lead a team of technical specialists in developing Statewide policies, procedures and standards for the Department (such as manuals and standard plans) to ensure consistent project delivery and quality of transportation infrastructure.
• Provide technical expertise to project delivery staff to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Research national engineering standards and literature from professional sources on design and construction criteria and transportation-related topics.
• Review and critique potential exceptions to national standards and regulations and discuss and negotiate specific changes to specifications with federal and State regulatory agency staff and others.
• Provide authoritative guidance to DOT&PF top management, regional staff, and other State and local agency staff on design or construction-related policies, procedures, standards and technical matters.
• Participate on Statewide and national committees as the DOT&PF's representative.

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. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Flexible work environment including the option to telework. Please see here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position is located in Fairbanks, Anchorage, or Juneau. Employees work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers. The role demands adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes.

Core competencies:

• Creative Thinking. Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to problems.
• General Engineering. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications.
• Vision. Understands where the organization is headed and how to make a contribution.
• Leadership. Influences, motivates, and challenges others, adapting leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Teamwork. Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity.

• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with State of Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors
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• This position may include travel within the State (normally two to four trips per year that may last for up to two weeks per trip). Travel may include small plane, boat or ATV. Bridge inspections from under-bridge inspection trucks or lifts may be required.

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.

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