Engineering Assistant 1​/2​/3 (PCN 25-3735

Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Statewide Public Facilities, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex in Anchorage or Fairbanks to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information:

Engineering Assistant 1: $33.76-$34.77 hourly (OT Eligible)

Engineering Assistant 2: $38.91-$40.08 hourly (OT Eligible)

Engineering Assistant 3: $44.49-$45.82 hourly (OT Eligible)

As an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3, you will perform routine architectural/engineering assignments or assist higher-level architects/engineers with a wide variety of activities. Work involves well-defined assignments or fragments of more complex projects and is reviewed on a regular basis and upon completion.

This position serves as part of a management team that oversees Statewide Public Facilities improvement projects through planning/scoping, design, and construction phases. This position functions as the Project Engineer overseeing construction projects of varying size and complexity under the supervision of a Project Manager. Responsibilities include monitoring construction activities; coordination with contractors and design professionals; scheduling and budgeting; preparation of project documentation and reports;

and oversight of work performed by contractors.

This position is based in Anchorage or Fairbanks (depending on where the selected candidate resides); however, project location may vary and temporary relocation to remote communities for the duration of a construction project can happen.

This flex position allows for growth and increased responsibility as experience is obtained.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

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.

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 working environment you can expect:

This position can be based in Anchorage or Fairbanks. 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 its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs.

Their roles demand 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. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for:

• General Engineering:
  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications.
• Facilities:
  Knowledge of the physical, engineering, and experimental equipment and operational characteristics of facilities, and safety and equipment development designed to support aerospace activities.
• Civil Engineering:
  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.
• Oral 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 presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal…