Engineering Technician - Sub-Journey 3 (PCN 252432)

State of Alaska•Haines, AK

37d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Construction Project Manager, and general direction of a Project Engineer, serves as a construction inspector, office engineer, or materials testing technician, performing sub-professional engineering work in the field or in an office. The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans. This position plays a vital role in providing transportation infrastructure improvements for use by the traveling public in urban and rural communities in Coastal Alaska, which includes Southeast Alaska, Kodiak and the Aleutian Chain. Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities. Southcoast Region's projects are constructed from Southeast Alaska's temperate maritime rainforests to Southwest Alaska's chain of wind-swept grassy volcanic islands. Projects varying in size and scope from small, low-dollar-value projects to large and complex multimillion-dollar projects. The work demands are steady and/or fast-paced in a team-oriented atmosphere. Candidates can expect a steady workload in a variety of different transportation infrastructure improvement projects. The position may operate out of Construction Field Offices, working in the field alongside Construction Contractors as well as in the regional office or field office.

Requirements

Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
Road Work and Pavement: Knowledge of materials, methods, and appropriate tools to construct, maintain, or repair road surfaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, runways, etc.
Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results and work deliverables. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
Must possess valid driver's license to operate motor vehicles (AS 28.15.011)

Responsibilities

Serves as a construction inspector
Serves as an office engineer
Serves as a materials testing technician
Performing sub-professional engineering work in the field or in an office

Benefits

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