Engineering Assistant 2-3/Engineering Associate Flex (PCN 10-1906)

Full Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting for a Job Engineering Assistant 2-3/Engineering Associate in Anchorage.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

This position supports the Geodetic Surveyor in managing and maintaining the Alaska Continuously Operating Reference System (ACORN) a Real Time Reference Network using Global Navigation Satellite System (CORS/RTRN GNSS).

The role involves building and maintaining CORS stations, configuring and maintaining the Real Time Network (RTN) infrastructure, and coordinating with other state, federal, and Canadian RTN administrators.

The position performs advanced engineering tasks to address and resolve complex technical issues, provides hardware and software training to network users, and develops and maintains professional relationships and outreach with onsite contacts, RTN IT staff, and various stakeholders.

This position is also responsible for training and outreach to network users and various stakeholders.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The DNR mission is "To provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest.”

The Survey Section provides surveying services to manage and maximize the use of more than 100 million acres of state-owned land. Boundary disputes, easement vacations, subdivisions, and development of state land all require the professional services of the DNR Land Survey Section.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The DNR Survey Section is a team of 20 staff, including 14 Professional Land Surveyors, who are dedicated to providing superior surveying services to the State and the people of Alaska.

Complex survey issues are frequently collaboratively discussed to ensure well-reasoned, insightful decisions.

Our culture encourages a collaborative approach to projects and mentors staff to expand knowledge and advance professionally.

Professional training opportunities are encouraged and are generally paid for by the State.

The position has a 37.5 hour work week with a flexible schedule.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

Located in the Atwood Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage, this position has a centrally located cubicle. The DNR Survey Section’s culture emphasizes collaboration and communication within an inclusive work environment. We focus on people’s strengths and continued professional development.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

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Requirements

Engineering Assistant 2 – Starting Salary $37.78

Bachelor'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 were spent 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 indicating the credit hours earned for the specific coursework may be requested at the time of the interview or prior.

Engineering Assistant 3 – Starting Salary $43.19

Bachelor'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).

Engineering Associate 1 – Starting Salary $43.19

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.

Qualifications

** Please read the information below carefully. **

SPECIAL NOTICES

Top candidates will be asked to complete a brief, three-question survey to help hiring managers better understand their skills and strengths.

• GNSS/RTN Technical Expertise – Describe your experience working with GNSS based Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) or Real Time Networks. What systems have you configured or maintained, and what were your responsibilities?

Computer Knowledge and Skills – Describe a time when you worked on setting up or fixing a computer network or data system, such as during a class project, internship, or job.

Describe the tools and technologies you used, such as networking protocols, operating systems, databases, or simple scripts, and any issues you helped identify or resolve.

• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving – Describe a complex technical issue you diagnosed and resolved involving hardware, software, or data communications in a networked system. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?

Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions on how to apply can be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage (link). Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Supplemental Questions

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s competence in applying specific behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task.

The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application.

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

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above.

If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S.

education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S.

post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula.

It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met.

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

Note: Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit

If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Driver’s License Requirement

A driver’s license is preferred but not required for this position.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

EEO STATEMENTThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should 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

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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Gwen Gervelis

Chief Surveyor

Phone: 907-269-8516

Email: gwen.gervalis@alaska.gov