Engineer/Architect 4

This position will function as the Materials Group Chief with significant discretion and authority for the full range of professional and administrative actions of the Central Region Material Section. This position is responsible for directing the AASHTO Accredited (State) Central Region Materials Lab, and directing, planning, and supervising the acquisition, evaluation of soil and hydrological data compilation required for capital improvement projects (CIP) and Airport Improvement Program (AIP), as well as for the State`s Transportation Program, review and approve geotechnical activities, approve materials specification requirements and ensure that work products of the section are on time and within budget. This position also represents and coordinates with Departmental and agency personnel on Materials Section aspects as they relate to the overall federal and state Highway and Aviation programs.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
Our department's mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving", while our division's core mission is to develop, design, and advertise projects that preserve and improve Alaska's transportation and public facilities infrastructure. The division also provides a wide range of technical services to the department, as well as to other state and federal agencies, local governments, utility companies, and the public. Our department is mission-focused, fostering an organizational atmosphere that emphasizes performance-based results, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and service to benefit the public.

The Central Region Materials Section is a team of over 20 members, including Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Engineering Geologists, and Lab Technician staff members. Together, they collaborate to develop geotechnical design reports and recommendations supporting highway and aviation design projects. The incumbent oversees the team that supports construction activities across the state in regards to materials testing. The incumbent will play a key role in this team, providing oversight of geotechnical, engineering, and materials testing efforts to advance capital improvement projects and support maintenance and operations.

The benefits of joining our team:
Accounting for 65% of Alaska’s population, the state’s highest traffic volumes, and an anticipated 80% of all future population growth in the state, Central Region is an excellent platform to take your career to the next level. DOT&PF provides opportunities for advancement, training opportunities, an attractive work-life balance, and this position works with a team that makes a difference in the lives of every Alaskan.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect:
Our office is located at 5750 East Tudor Road in Anchorage, which is a satellite office to our main branch at 4111 Aviation Avenue. The position has a private office within the Central Region Materials Lab building. The Tudor office is also located right by Far North Bicentennial Park with easy access to hiking & biking trails. Daily work is centric to collaboration with Materials Section staff, peers, and management staff that are friendly and enthusiastic about their work; and overseeing work products generated by your team.

Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual with the following desired core competencies that will contribute to their success in this position:

• 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 and Written 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 and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Managing Performance: Takes responsibility for employees’ performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable, tracking progress against the goals, supporting employees’ efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer, etc.), ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Alaska.

Minimum Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and six years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect series), of which three years were in a supervisory or project manager capacity as an Engineer/Architect 2 or higher or the equivalent.

Special Note:
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this agreement must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Positions in this class require registration as either an Engineer or an Architect. The employer will designate which professional field is required for each position.

Additional Required Information

• Cover letter (see instructions below)

• Copy of your Professional Engineering (P.E.) License Number (only if licensed outside the State of Alaska).
• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.

A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please describe how you possess the position specific competencies listed in the "Who We Are Looking For” section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.

EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Contact Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Luke Bowland, P.E., Engineer/Architect 5
Phone: (907) 269-0588
Email: luke.bowland@alaska.gov

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.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)

• 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

• 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

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year