Rural Airport Foreman

Rural Airport Foreman (King Salmon) – the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region Highways and Aviation/M&O is hiring to keep Alaska moving.

• Supervise the airport maintenance crew (6 full‑time) by planning, scheduling, and directing daily operations.
• Perform and oversee maintenance activities including snow and ice control, road and airport surface repair, vegetation management, and drainage work.
• Operate and coordinate the use of heavy equipment such as plow trucks, loaders, graders, and dozers.
• Maintain records and reports of daily work, inventory, and materials using the state’s Maintenance Management System (AGILE).
• Respond to public inquiries, manage personnel matters, and coordinate with other agencies and DOT&PF departments on projects and permitting.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We work 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 focused on results and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

DOT&PF offers a generous benefits package, career growth opportunities, professional development, and a dynamic work environment. Employees can enhance their skills and climb the career ladder in a state with unique challenges. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position is located in King Salmon
. Working at DOT&PF offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska’s diverse terrain and extreme weather, employees may work in remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Adaptability and resourcefulness are required to maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities. Opportunity exists to travel to other stations during the summer months.

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, delegates work, complies with control systems, and takes responsibility for actions.
• Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new conditions or unexpected obstacles.
• Self‑Management: Sets realistic personal goals; demonstrates initiative, effort, commitment to completing assignments on time; works with minimal supervision; motivated.
• First Response: Knowledge of emergency management methods such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments.

Class A Commercial Driver’s License is required at the time of hire. A conditional hire approval can only be given for endorsements. The applicant must obtain an N‑Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement as a condition of employment.

At the time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached):

Selected candidates must comply with DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures and cannot start work in a Commercial Driver’s License position until management has received confirmation of the candidate passing the required pre‑employment drug test. All violations and refusals will be maintained in the Federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse database.

This position requires the use of firearm or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold a position in this job class.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats should contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Name: Sharon Clark
Title: Maintenance & Operations Superintendent
Phone:
Email: sharon.clark