Survey, Sub-Journey 2 (PCN 250612)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region in Anchorage, is looking for a Survey - Sub-Journey 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving! In this role, you’ll be an integral part of a field survey team, operating and maintaining advanced equipment such as Total Stations, GPS receivers, and Digital Electronic Levels. You’ll ensure the crew has the tools and materials needed to complete tasks efficiently while keeping detailed and accurate survey notes to support project goals. The position involves handling equipment like gas-powered jackhammers and performing line clearing using tools such as machetes and chainsaws. This is a hands-on opportunity to work in diverse and challenging environments, including rough terrain, noisy conditions, and adverse weather, where your skills and resourcefulness will be key to success. The Survey Section provides support in the design of highway and aviation projects. The section is team oriented. This position’s incumbent will be responsible for field survey data collection, maintaining field survey equipment and supplies, and promoting a positive atmosphere throughout the section. 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.

Requirements

Valid Alaska Driver's License is required.
Must be physically able to perform field survey duties which include but are not limited to: working in both urban and remote environments, able to walk long distances while carrying survey equipment, operate and maintain survey equipment, and frequently use hand and power tools.
Ability to learn and understand field survey skills.
Ability to accept criticism as part of the learning process.
Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
Ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Knows one's location in relation to the environment; determines where other objects are in relation to one's self (for example, when using a map).
Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works well with others to achieve goals.
Convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not hold a position in this job class in accordance with the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208).

Nice To Haves

Some or all of the following position specific competencies: Physical Strength and Agility, Interpersonal Skills, Spatial Orientation, Problem Solving, Teamwork.

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining advanced equipment such as Total Stations, GPS receivers, and Digital Electronic Levels.
Ensuring the crew has the tools and materials needed to complete tasks efficiently.
Keeping detailed and accurate survey notes to support project goals.
Handling equipment like gas-powered jackhammers.
Performing line clearing using tools such as machetes and chainsaws.
Field survey data collection.
Maintaining field survey equipment and supplies.
Promoting a positive atmosphere throughout the section.