Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 253443)

Full Job Description

What you will be doing:

You’ll work with a passionate team and have direct input on projects that matter to Alaskans. This position offers variety—field studies, design reviews, public engagement, and collaboration with engineers and planners statewide. Examples of specific work tasks includes:

• Conducting speed studies to identify safety improvement options
• Reviewing capital plans for safety upgrades such as traffic signals, roundabouts, school zones, and signing and striping.
• Collaborating with agencies and communities on capital project scope development such as School District requests for Safe Routes to School and Alaska Railroad at-grade crossing upgrades.
• Field evaluations of safety systems including traffic safety corridors audits, road safety audits, fatal crash site reviews.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

At the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), our mission is clear: Keep Alaska moving.

We bring our core values Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Safety to every task within the Traffic and Safety Section.

You’ll join a team that is passionate about improving transportation safety for all users and committed to creating solutions that matter.

We treat every project as an opportunity to improve safety for all those who travel across the system.

The benefits of joining our team:

In Traffic and Safety, we support staff learning and growing to advance their professional development including mentorship, trainings, study resources with engineering experience to support your passing the Fundamentals in Engineering and Professional Engineering exams.

This position also offers competitive salary and flexible staffing—you can grow from entry-level to intermediate engineering in this role.

State benefits offer competitive health coverage, retirement options, Alaska Family Medical Leave, generous leave accrual and even pet insurance!

We support work-life balance with regular office schedules, limited field work, and minimal travel.

The working environment you can expect:

No two days are alike! This position will work with many functional groups to assist in capital and operational challenges as they arise, while also providing safety input on future planning.

Collaboration is imperative in every task—you’ll work closely with engineers, planners, maintenance crews, and external partners to improve how the surface transportation system operates for all users.

You will use new technologies to communicate including tools like ARCGIS, AI, crash portals, and permit systems.

Although this position is based in Anchorage with occasional travel for field reviews, Central Region responsibilities cover West to Bethel, South to Homer, and North to Houston.

Who we are looking for:

Desired competencies/skills that contribute to success in this position:

• Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
• Transportation Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and method applicable to planning, designing, and constructing of transportation systems including traffic analysis, signal analysis, highway capacity, pavement design, bridge construction, planning of transportation projects, environmental analysis of transportation facilities, and transportation network analysis.

• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Special Note:

• A valid Driver's License is preferred but not essential.
• Engineer-in-training certification or passing of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is preferred but not essential.
  

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

Engineering Assistant 1

Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET.Or:A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution not accredited by ABET.ANDAn Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination.Special Note:An applicant who will obtain within nine months a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by ABET, with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying, will qualify to apply.

An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree requirement within nine months, and may begin work AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the required degree.Engineering-In-Training or Flex Engineering Assistant 1/Engineering Assistant 2 positions will be identified by the employing department.Engineering Assistant 2Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.ANDOne year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.Or:A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution not accredited by ABET.ANDAn Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination.ANDOne year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.Or:Five years of progressively responsible subprofessional engineering experience of which two years was as a Journey level Engineering Technician or Drafting Technician 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.Substitution:Graduate study in engineering and/or architecture may be substituted for the required experience as an Engineering Assistant 1.

(2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month of experience).Special Note:The employing department will identify Engineering-In-Training (EIT) positions.Transcripts which indicate the credit hours earned for the specific coursework may be requested at the time of interview or prior.Engineering Assistant 3Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.ANDTwo 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.ANDAn 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.ANDTwo 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).

Qualifications

At time of application, applicants are requested to submit:

• Cover Letter - See instructions below

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
• Copy of Professional License, EIT, or other professional licenses, as applicable

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please describe how you possess the position specific competencies listed in the “Who We Are Looking For” section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at the Engineering Assistant 1, Engineering Assistant 2, or Engineering Assistant 3 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience.

The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at.

If filled at a lower level, promotion to the higher level will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process.

These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions.

The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education.

The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application.

(Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.

If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education programs; or an accredited U.S.

state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.WORK EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met.

If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Anna Bosin, P.E., Central Region Traffic & Safety Engineer
Phone: (907) 269-0639
Email: anna.bosin@alaska.gov