Engineer/Architect 2/3 Flex (PCN 250743)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region is looking for an Engineer/Architect 2/3 Flex to help us Keep Alaska Moving! This position oversees Geotechnical Engineering, Geology & GIS staff while reporting directly to the Materials Group Chief. The incumbent provides engineering and supervisory support on highway and airport related capital improvement projects of varying complexity, ensuring timely delivery of geotechnical recommendations/reports. Day to day efforts include supervising and mentoring professional and sub-professional engineering/geology & GIS staff, schedule accountability for work products, quality reviews of geotechnical recommendations/reports, drafting/coordinating responses to external technical inquiries, coordination with consultants related to contracted geotechnical engineering/geology efforts, and providing support on active construction and Maintenance & Operations (M&O) projects. Our organization'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, other state and federal agencies, local governments, utility companies, and the public. Our department is mission focused with an organizational atmosphere that delivers performance based results, promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and service that benefits the public. The Central Regional Materials Section consists of a 20-plus member team of Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Engineering Geologists, GIS, and Lab staff. The incumbent will be an integral part of this team by overseeing Geotechnical Engineers/Assistants, Geologists, & GIS staff in the development of geotechnical design recommendations in support of Highway and Aviation Design projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the investigation and evaluation of subsurface soil or geologic conditions and properties for the purpose of designing stable foundation systems, earthen structures, or the remediation of subsurface conditions.
• Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems.
• Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• 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.
• Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.
• Requires registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Alaska.
• A valid driver's license is required for this position.
• Travel to areas within the region, including remote locations in Alaska, by small aircraft as needed for projects
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and one year of professional experience as an Engineer/Architect 1 or Engineering Associate with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent (for Engineer/Architect 2).
• 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 provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and three years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect series), or the equivalent (for Engineer/Architect 3).
• 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 provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Cover letter describing how you possess the position specific competencies and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. Cover letter should be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring professional and sub-professional engineering/geology & GIS staff
• Schedule accountability for work products
• Quality reviews of geotechnical recommendations/reports
• Drafting/coordinating responses to external technical inquiries
• Coordination with consultants related to contracted geotechnical engineering/geology efforts
• Providing support on active construction and Maintenance & Operations (M&O) projects
• Overseeing Geotechnical Engineers/Assistants, Geologists, & GIS staff in the development of geotechnical design recommendations in support of Highway and Aviation Design projects

Benefits

• On-the-job training with fellow Geotechnical Engineers/Assistants, Geologists, & GIS staff
• Training on the technical aspects of our work and related functions (such as geotechnical equipment used in the field)
• Flexible work schedules
• Opportunities to advance your knowledge and skills
• Professional development and advancement with the department and the State of Alaska
• Generous benefits package from the State of Alaska

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level