Architect 1 (PCN 250656)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

33d•$43•Hybrid

About The Position

In this Engineering Assistant 3/Engineering Associate/Engineer/Architect 1 Flex position, you'll focus on safety analysis and proposing infrastructure upgrades to prevent and reduce serious crashes and injuries along Alaska's surface transportation system. Surface transportation touches all Alaskans and visitors to our great state every day. Alaska DOT&PF's mission and vision includes every traveler safely arriving at their destination, no matter how they get there. As an Engineering Assistant 3, you'll be the key technical developer for the Central Region Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), using your engineering skills to create project nominations and track their traffic and safety success over time and as the DOT&PF adopts the latest in national best practices for Alaska's complex climate and needs. As an Engineering Associate, you'll oversee the entire HSIP process from start to finish, applying your expertise to develop comprehensive HSIP plans spanning multiple years and for millions in capital projects. As an Engineer/Architect 1, you'll manage all facets of HSIP, ensuring public safety and accountability through advanced design and program oversight, as well as providing expert legal support for state-related issues. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge at various levels of expertise, from advanced trainees to seasoned professionals. If you're passionate about surface transportation safety for all modes of travel (transit, non-motorized and vehicular) and ready to lead impactful change for Alaskans, this is the perfect role for you.

Requirements

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of: Technical Competence, Technical Credibility, Oral and Written Communication, and Customer Service.
Driver's License is required.
An Alaska Professional Engineer´s License (PE) registration is required per AS 08.48.281, or a PE registration with a state recognized by the Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors to be eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b) if applying 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

Key technical developer for the Central Region Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) (Engineering Assistant 3)
Oversee the entire HSIP process from start to finish (Engineering Associate)
Manage all facets of HSIP, ensuring public safety and accountability through advanced design and program oversight, as well as providing expert legal support for state-related issues (Engineer/Architect 1)

Benefits

This position provides flexible work hours, option to hybrid telework, a competitive salary, personal leave and holidays, excellent health coverage, and many other supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation and health care reimbursement accounts.
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
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
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year