Technical Engineer 1/Architect 1 (PCN 252418)

State of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Northern Region Design is looking for a Technical Engineer 1/ Architect 1 to help us Keep Alaska Moving! This position will manage, plan, evaluate, and guide all traffic safety related systems and performance within Northern Region. The role also involves managing the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and the Safety Management System (SMS) for Northern Region, providing technical support in traffic engineering and traffic safety matters to the region, statewide, and local governments, and providing professional testimony on trials and other legal matters related to traffic and crashes.

Requirements

Registration as a professional engineer (PE) or professional architect.
Two years of professional engineering or architectural experience as an Engineer 1, Architectural Assistant 3 or higher with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.
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) (if not registered in Alaska).
Must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment (if not registered in Alaska).
A driver's license is required for this position.
Sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

Nice To Haves

Creative Thinking: Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable.
General Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications.
Vision: Understands where the organization is headed and how to make a contribution; takes a long-term view and recognizes opportunities to help the organization accomplish its objectives or move toward the vision.
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.
Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, evaluate, and guide all traffic safety related systems and performance within Northern Region.
Manage the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and the Safety Management System (SMS) for Northern Region.
Provide technical support in regard to traffic engineering and traffic safety related matters to the region, statewide and to local governments.
Provide professional testimony on trials and other legal matters related to traffic and crashes.