Engineering Assistant ; PCN Juneau

Overview

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region Design and Engineering Services section, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 3 in Juneau to help us Keep Alaska Moving.

What you will be doing:
The main responsibility of this position is to produce accurate plans, plats and legal descriptions for the Department, for use in facility engineering design, land title defense, right of way acquisitions, and management. Also, to provide technical right of way engineering and support to other sections and staff.

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 State of Alaska is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. To view the DOT&PF’s EEO policy statement, visit: dot.alaska.gov/job-opportunities/index.shtml

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. 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 fields.

With Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on challenging projects that contribute to the state's growth.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. For more information see: the benefits page on the Alaska state website.

This position is located in Juneau. It reports to the DOT&PF Southcoast Region 7-mile office in Juneau, Alaska. The Southcoast Region encompasses Southeast and Southwest Alaska, including the Aleutian Chain. Working at DOT&PF offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment with Alaska's diverse terrain and extreme weather conditions. Employees may work in various locations during active construction, including remote locations and urban centers, while addressing transportation needs.

This work requires the ability to read and interpret design plans and specifications, develop engineering solutions and documentation, and maintain safety and environmental responsibility.

• Accountability
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  Holds self and others accountable for high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results; sets objectives and priorities; accepts responsibility for actions; adheres to control systems and rules.
• Surveying
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  Knowledge of measurement of land boundaries, distances, elevations, areas, angles and other features of the earth's surface.
• Real Estate
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  Knowledge of real estate principles, practices, markets and values.
• Oral and Written Communication
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  Communicates information effectively to diverse audiences; delivers clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens and responds appropriately.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: dot.alaska.gov/job-opportunities/index.shtml

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an ABET-accredited institution, AND two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience (one year at working or intermediate trainee level). Specific experience may include work as an Engineering Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere. OR a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a non-ABET-accredited institution, AND an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate or FE examination verification, AND two years of engineering,…