Engineering Assistant Flex; PCN

Position: Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 253517)
Job Description

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS

Fairbanks International Airport is seeking a dynamic and experienced engineer to serve as an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3. This is a high-impact role is responsible for assisting the airport engineer and providing support in projects vital to the growth and operations at Fairbanks International Airport.

SALARY INFORMATION

Engineering Assistant 1: $33.76 / hourly - OT Eligible

Engineering Assistant 2: $38.91 / hourly - OT Eligible

Engineering Assistant 3: $44.49 / hourly - OT Eligible

What you will be doing:

As an Engineering Assistant I, II, or III at Fairbanks International Airport, you will support the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of airport infrastructure by assisting professional engineers with technical tasks such as preparing drawings, performing inspections, conducting surveys, collecting and analyzing data, and reviewing construction documents. Depending on your level, responsibilities may range from performing entry-level drafting, calculations, and fieldwork under close supervision to independently managing assigned project components, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, and applying engineering judgment, leading more complex projects, providing technical guidance to junior staff, and ensuring compliance with FAA, state, and environmental regulations.

Overall, the role provides hands-on experience in civil and transportation engineering within a dynamic airport environment.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is positioned 9.5 hours from 90% of the northern industrialized hemisphere. FAI boasts direct international passenger and cargo traffic, as well as a robust domestic market. With an 11,800-foot runway, international and domestic processing facilities and staff, and plenty of parking for all sizes of aircraft, we're confident that if it flies, we can handle it safely and efficiently.

Our mission is Providing Interior Alaska's Gateway to the World while keeping Alaska flying and thriving.

Our core values include:

Integrity - Honesty, dependability, unity, and a high ethical standard

Enterprising - Innovative, proactive, pioneering, business-centric airport system

Excellence - Commitment to improve and a passion to provide superior service and infrastructure

Respect - Professional regard for colleagues and customers

The working environment you can expect:

Fairbanks International Airport (FIA) is a vital transportation hub connecting Interior Alaska to destinations around the world. Our team is dedicated to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations year-round, even in challenging Arctic conditions. We take pride in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and public service - working together to support Alaska's economy and provide exceptional service to our travelers and our community.

The 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

* Engineering and Technology:
Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices, and of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications

* 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 clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

* Stakeholder Management:
Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

* Decision…