Engineering Assistant ; 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 Construction is looking for an Engineering Assistant 3 in Juneau to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

This position functions as a Southcoast Region Construction division Project Engineer. As the Department's designated representative for construction contract administration, the incumbent is responsible for the inspection, acceptance, and payment of work performed on one or more active construction projects of average to above average complexity.

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 Aff ... (see link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

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: .

This position is located in Juneau. This position reports to the DOT&PF Southcoast Region 7-mile office located in Juneau, Alaska. The Southcoast Region encompasses Southeast and Southwest Alaska, including the Aleutian Chain. Working at the 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 during active construction, including remote locations and urban centers, while addressing a wide range of transportation needs.

This position demands an ability to read and interpret design plans and specifications, developing well thought out engineering solutions and documentation, adaptability, and resourcefulness to 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.

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment…