Architect 1 Flex (PCN 253440)

State Of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region is looking for an Engineering Assistant 3 / Engineering Associate / Engineer/Architect 1 in Anchorage to help us Keep Alaska Moving! Base Salary Information: Engineering Assistant 3 : $43.19 hourly/OT Eligible Engineering Associate : $43.19 hourly/OT Eligible Engineer / Architect 1 : $3,459.75 bi-weekly/OT Ineligible What you will be doing: Join the Central Region Aviation Design Group and gain on-the-job training in aviation design! You'll assist a Project Manager in developing federally funded improvement projects for state-owned airports in central and western Alaska. Responsibilities include negotiating engineering consultant contracts, reviewing project designs for quality and compliance, coordinating technical issues, and managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules. You'll also provide guidance on federal and state airport design standards. Our organization, mission, and culture: Our mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving" as we vitally support Alaska's people and economy by serving and connecting communities throughout the state. To do this, we promote an organizational atmosphere of excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service, and we take great pride in the essential transportation services we provide the public. The Central Region Aviation Design Group designs improvements for over 70 state-owned airports, many serving isolated communities reliant on air travel for essential services like medical care, supplies, and transportation. As a Consultant Coordinator, you'll support a Project Manager in planning, designing, and delivering projects that enhance these vital airports and improve the lives of Alaskans. The benefits of joining our team: This position is an excellent platform to learn how to develop and orchestrate projects, work with numerous stakeholders, and do meaningful work that directly improves the safety and quality of life for the people of Alaska. The Department offers unique opportunities to collaborate with highly skilled professionals and further your development as an engineer. Since training in aviation engineering, in particular, is not common in colleges and universities, most of our staff have learned this career field while working in our office. Consequently, you will find a friendly and collaborative environment in which to learn or further develop your aviation engineering and project management skills. We offer a generous leave package that increases with service time. In addition, we offer paid state holidays - a total of 13 throughout the year. The working environment you can expect: This position resides in the DOT&PF Central Region Headquarters building at 4111 Aviation Avenue, located on the shore of the beautiful Lake Hood Seaplane Base near Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, and is easily accessible by a paved multi-use path and bus routes 40 and 65. The standard work week is 37.5 hours with schedule options that allow additional days off. The Department also has a flexible telework policy to allow employees to perform their job duties at an alternate location. Travel is occasionally necessary, rarely overnight, and may include flying to remote communities in small single-engine aircraft. Who we are looking for: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of: Self-Management : Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Problem Solving : Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Technical Competence : Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. General Engineering : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications. Special Note: Valid Driver's License is preferred but not essential. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required for the Engineer/Architect 1 level. To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/ classspecs

Requirements

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of: Self-Management, Problem Solving, Technical Competence, General Engineering
Valid Driver's License is preferred but not essential
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required for the Engineer/Architect 1 level
Engineering Assistant 3: Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET. AND Two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere. Or: A bachelor's degree with a major in a branch of engineering from an institution not accredited by ABET. AND An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. AND Two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere. Substitutions: Four years of any combination of ABET accredited postsecondary education in engineering, architecture, or land surveying (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or engineering, architectural or land surveying experience may substitute for the required degree. Graduate study in engineering or architecture may be substituted for the required experience (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month).
Engineering Associate: Eight years of progressively responsible work experience in engineering, land surveying or architecture, of which one year was as an Engineering Assistant 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere. Substitution: ABET accredited college or technical school courses in engineering, architecture, land surveying or a closely related curriculum may be substituted for the non-specific required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month). A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET may substitute for four years of the non-specific required experience.
Engineer/Architect 1: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect. Note: Positions in this class require professional registration as either an Engineer or an Architect. The employer will designate which professional field is required for each position. 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 provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

assisting a Project Manager in developing federally funded improvement projects for state-owned airports in central and western Alaska
negotiating engineering consultant contracts
reviewing project designs for quality and compliance
coordinating technical issues
managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules
providing guidance on federal and state airport design standards
planning, designing, and delivering projects that enhance these vital airports and improve the lives of Alaskans

Benefits

This position is an excellent platform to learn how to develop and orchestrate projects, work with numerous stakeholders, and do meaningful work that directly improves the safety and quality of life for the people of Alaska.
The Department offers unique opportunities to collaborate with highly skilled professionals and further your development as an engineer.
We offer a generous leave package that increases with service time.
In addition, we offer paid state holidays - a total of 13 throughout the year.
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
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
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year