Technical engineer / architect
Location
Fairbanks, AK | United States
Job description
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Design and Engineering Services is looking for a Technical Engineer 1/Architect 1 to help us
Keep Alaska Moving!
What you will be doing: This position will report to the Regional Preconstruction Engineer but will work closely with regional Maintenance & Operations staff, planning staff, project delivery staff, Statewide staff, and the public, to support efficient transportation operations and infrastructure expansion.
This key technical position will: - Develop and implement a regional TSMO plan and support statewide TSMO plan development.
- Provide technical expertise for regional traffic and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design and operations Ensure team technical core competencies are maintained, working with technical resources within the team and subject matter experts elsewhere in the Department to promote cross-training in support of staff development as well as high-quality and efficient project delivery.
- Provide expertise in the areas of lighting design, traffic signal design, ITS component design (signal interconnect, count station and vehicle classifier design, message sign design, new technologies design), connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, systems engineering analysis (SEA), and material certification.
- Lead operations of signal and ITS systems and track operational performance and reliability.
- Be the regional representative responsible for ensuring highway lighting, traffic signal and ITS installations are designed and operated efficiently, economically, and are useful to the driving public while being coordinated with existing infrastructure.
- Lead regional innovation and collaborate with Statewide staff on potential innovations and implementation of emerging ITS technologies.
Our organization, mission, and culture: The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure. As a member of the Northern Region Design and Engineering Services Traffic & Operations Team, this position provides a vital role in fulfilling the Department’s mission by ensuring transportation systems are built and operated to meet the transportation needs of all Alaskans while improving their quality of life through safety improvements and modernization of infrastructure for various modes of transportation facilities.
The benefits of joining our team: The Northern Region Design & Engineering Services team consists of a diverse group of exceptional individuals working collaboratively to deliver transportation projects in the Northern Region. This position provides flexible work hours and telework opportunities, a competitive salary, personal leave and holidays, excellent health coverage, and many other supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation and health care reimbursement accounts. Please see here for more information:
The working environment you can expect: This position will work from the DOT&PF complex (2301 Peger Road and 2720 Picket Place) which houses all of Northern Region’s design, construction, maintenance and support staff between multiple buildings within walking distance along Peger Road. Situational telework is also an option. The daily work environment is highly collaborative. The office location provides abundant parking, a team-oriented atmosphere, and great break time walking with a coffee shop conveniently across the street.
Who we are looking for: To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:
- 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.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:
Minimum Qualifications
Registration as a professional engineer (PE) or professional architect, and 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.
Special Note:
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska 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). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
Additional Required Information
At the time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):
- Three (3) professional references including daytime contact information.
- Copy of your Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect certificate
ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
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.
EDUCATION To 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 EDUCATION Education 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 EXPERIENCE If 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.
Contact Information
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Lauren Little, P.E. Hiring Manager
Phone: 907-378-5911
Email: [email protected]
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes
typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits - Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
- 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
Retirement Benefits - 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
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
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Paid Leave & Other Benefits - Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Eleven paid holidays a year
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