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Company Name : State of Alaska
Company Location : Fairbanks, AK
Job Position : Engineering Assistant 1 / 2 ( 1622)
Job Category : Jobs in Fairbanks, AK

Job Description :
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Design and Engineering Services is looking for a Engineering Assistant 1/2 to help us
Keep Alaska Moving!

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure. Our team prides itself on working collaboratively with remote communities to deliver quality service and infrastructure development projects to the Northern Region.

The working environment you can expect:
The position is in the McKinley building located off of Peger Road and Picket Place. Candidate will spend the majority of time in an office cubicle, but will frequently travel to remote communities off of the highway system, typically for one to three days at a time.

The benefits of joining our team:
The candidate will be joining the Northern Region Rural Transportation Team and will be able to experience different areas of the state responsible for delivering rural surface and air transportation projects located primarily off of the contiguous highway system. The position will allow frequent opportunities to travel to remote areas of Alaska and bring major infrastructure improvements to small communities. We offer flexible work schedules and many opportunities to advance your knowledge and skills, opening doors to your professional development and advancement with the department and the State of Alaska.

What you will be doing:
Candidate will serve as an assistant designer on rural surface transportation construction projects, primarily responsible for completing bid-ready plans, specifications, and cost estimates for rural road and airport construction projects under the direct supervision of an experienced designer. Candidate will coordinate project development with interdepartmental groups, regulatory agencies, local governments and project stakeholders, and the general public. Candidate will also assist with preparing and managing consultant contracts.

Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position, the Candidate will need the following core competencies:

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple and competing projects and deadlines
Takes responsibility and ownership for a problem, project, or issue.
A demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Suite, experience with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS, and other software common to the profession
Experience in construction or design related to civil engineering.
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

Engineering Assistant 1 Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET. Or: A bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution not accredited by ABET. AND An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination. Special Note: An applicant who will obtain within nine months a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by ABET, with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying, will qualify to apply. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree requirement within nine months, and may begin work AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the required degree. Engineering-In-Training or Flex Engineering Assistant 1/Engineering Assistant 2 positions will be identified by the employing department. Engineering Assistant 2 Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET. AND One year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere. Or: A bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution not accredited by ABET. AND An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination. AND One year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere. Or: Five years of progressively responsible subprofessional engineering experience of which two years was as a Journey level Engineering Technician or Drafting Technician 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere. Substitution: Graduate study in engineering and/or architecture may be substituted for the required experience as an Engineering Assistant 1. (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month of experience). Special Note: The employing department will identify Engineering-In-Training (EIT) positions. Transcripts which indicate the credit hours earned for the specific coursework may be requested at the time of interview or prior.

Additional Required Information

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NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
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THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

COVER LETTER
This position requires that applicants provide a professional cover letter with their applications. Please, in business format, detail your experience, training and/or education that support how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for either or both levels for this position, as well as the position-specific Competencies listed above. Your cover letter and applicant profile will be considered as writing samples. Applicants who do not submit a complete application and a cover letter may not be considered for an interview.

At time of interview, please be prepared to provide three references with current contact information, of which at least two must be professional references.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the Engineering Assistant 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s training and/or experience. Please respond to all of the minimum qualification questions.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications and resumes will be reviewed to determine if the minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required or is used as a substitution to meet the minimum qualifications, it is required to complete the Education section of your Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Units Completed field. Copies of transcripts will be required at time of interview but may also be attached to the application.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

RECRUITMENT NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT
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, please call
1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply” webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

Contact Information

Christopher Johnston, P.E. Engineering Manager chris.johnston@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes
typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.

AVTEC
Confidential
Correctional Officers
Marine Engineers
Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
Supervisory
Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman’s Union
Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

General Government
Labor, Trades and Crafts
Public Safety Employees Association
Masters, Mates & Pilots

Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

Group-based insurance premiums for

Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/retirement/index.html for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Eleven paid holidays a year
Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information