State of Alaska
Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (Bridge Engineering Assistant PCN: 250214)
State of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICEThe recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.
ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Bridge Design Section, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex to help us
Keep Alaska Moving!
Engineering Assistant 1 – $33.42/hourlyEngineering Assistant
2 – $38.51/hourlyEngineering Assistant
3 – $44.03/hourly
What you will be doing:The Bridge Engineering Assistant plays a hands-on role in managing and enhancing our state’s 1,067 bridges! You'll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks, from conducting bridge inspections and analyzing existing structures to designing new bridges and overseeing construction projects. Under the guidance of licensed engineers, you'll perform structural analysis, calculations, and prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports. You'll also create structural details, calculate quantities, and draft specifications for construction contracts. Dive into a career where your skills will directly contribute to the safety and improvement of the State of Alaska's infrastructure!
Our organization, mission, and culture:The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service. Alaska has over 5,600 miles of paved and gravel highways and 239 airports; all of which are critical infrastructure for meeting basic transportation needs throughout the state. This infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting our economy and serving communities.
A position in the Bridge Section offers hands-on professional experience with a group of hard-working engineers who put safety first and are recognized nationally as experts in our field. The office has 25 staff members – small enough to be personal, but large enough to have a broad knowledge base in all subdisciplines of bridge engineering.
The benefits of joining our team:Some advantages of starting your career in the Bridge Section are:Preparation for the PE exam – frequent trainings and mentoring towards licensureCombination of office and field assignments – all staff complete one or more summer inspection trips throughout the state lasting 1-2 weeksDiversity of projects – staff are encouraged to gain experience with all bridge types and aspects of design, including repairs, retrofits, and new designOpportunity to spend a summer on a bridge construction project somewhere in the stateSupport to get a drone pilot’s license and use drones for bridge inspectionWork/life balance – 37.5-hour work week with paid overtime when neededOpportunities to be involved with bridge research projects that DOT&PF fundsAttend and present at professional conferences.This position provides flexible work hours, a competitive salary, personal leave and holidays, excellent health insurance coverage, and many other supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation and health care reimbursement accounts. Benefits are negotiated by the General Government Union (GGU).
The working environment you can expect:This position is located within DOT&PF Headquarters in Juneau, at the DOT&PF 3-mile building on Channel Drive. The office work environment is "casual-professional", team-oriented, and friendly. Bridge inspection assignments can involve travel to all regions of Alaska. We can reach most of our bridges via major airlines and driving, but smaller aircraft, including float planes, are required to reach our remote bridge sites.
Juneau is in a temperate rainforest with steep-sided mountains, glaciers, and deep fjords within its boundaries. Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant, and Juneau is famous for its spectacular scenery (even on the rainy days). Hiking, trail running, skiing, and cycling are popular pastimes.
Who we are looking for:We are looking for an individual with the following desired core competencies that will contribute to their success in this position:Structural Engineering : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the design and analysis of complex structures using a variety of materials.Transportation Engineering : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods applicable to planning, designing, and constructing of transportation systems.Problem Solving : Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.Oral Communication : Expresses information effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.Written Communication : Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.Special Note:Engineer-in-Training (Fundamentals of Engineering) Certification is preferred but not essential.
Minimum Qualifications:Engineering Assistant 1Bachelor'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.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.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.At time of application, applicants are requested to submit:Cover letter to address the following:
Describe how you meet EACH of the five (5) Core Competencies as listed in the "Who we are looking for section".Your experience with structural software.Your experience or familiarity with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications or other structural codes.
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.At time of interview, applicants are required to submit (if not already attached to your application):Documentation showing your results from the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam if you have taken and passed the exam.A structural calculation sample.Three professional references with current contact information.FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either 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.COVER LETTERA cover letter is
required
for this position. The cover letter should highlight the five (5) core competencies required for this position as they pertain to the bulleted points in the who we are looking for section. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, send it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.Your cover letter will be used as a writing sample.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.EEO STATEMENTThe 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.For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:Name:
Larry Owen, Bridge Management EngineerPhone :
(907) 465-8897Email:
larry.owen@alaska.gov
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ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Bridge Design Section, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex to help us
Keep Alaska Moving!
Engineering Assistant 1 – $33.42/hourlyEngineering Assistant
2 – $38.51/hourlyEngineering Assistant
3 – $44.03/hourly
What you will be doing:The Bridge Engineering Assistant plays a hands-on role in managing and enhancing our state’s 1,067 bridges! You'll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks, from conducting bridge inspections and analyzing existing structures to designing new bridges and overseeing construction projects. Under the guidance of licensed engineers, you'll perform structural analysis, calculations, and prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports. You'll also create structural details, calculate quantities, and draft specifications for construction contracts. Dive into a career where your skills will directly contribute to the safety and improvement of the State of Alaska's infrastructure!
Our organization, mission, and culture:The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service. Alaska has over 5,600 miles of paved and gravel highways and 239 airports; all of which are critical infrastructure for meeting basic transportation needs throughout the state. This infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting our economy and serving communities.
A position in the Bridge Section offers hands-on professional experience with a group of hard-working engineers who put safety first and are recognized nationally as experts in our field. The office has 25 staff members – small enough to be personal, but large enough to have a broad knowledge base in all subdisciplines of bridge engineering.
The benefits of joining our team:Some advantages of starting your career in the Bridge Section are:Preparation for the PE exam – frequent trainings and mentoring towards licensureCombination of office and field assignments – all staff complete one or more summer inspection trips throughout the state lasting 1-2 weeksDiversity of projects – staff are encouraged to gain experience with all bridge types and aspects of design, including repairs, retrofits, and new designOpportunity to spend a summer on a bridge construction project somewhere in the stateSupport to get a drone pilot’s license and use drones for bridge inspectionWork/life balance – 37.5-hour work week with paid overtime when neededOpportunities to be involved with bridge research projects that DOT&PF fundsAttend and present at professional conferences.This position provides flexible work hours, a competitive salary, personal leave and holidays, excellent health insurance coverage, and many other supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation and health care reimbursement accounts. Benefits are negotiated by the General Government Union (GGU).
The working environment you can expect:This position is located within DOT&PF Headquarters in Juneau, at the DOT&PF 3-mile building on Channel Drive. The office work environment is "casual-professional", team-oriented, and friendly. Bridge inspection assignments can involve travel to all regions of Alaska. We can reach most of our bridges via major airlines and driving, but smaller aircraft, including float planes, are required to reach our remote bridge sites.
Juneau is in a temperate rainforest with steep-sided mountains, glaciers, and deep fjords within its boundaries. Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant, and Juneau is famous for its spectacular scenery (even on the rainy days). Hiking, trail running, skiing, and cycling are popular pastimes.
Who we are looking for:We are looking for an individual with the following desired core competencies that will contribute to their success in this position:Structural Engineering : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the design and analysis of complex structures using a variety of materials.Transportation Engineering : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods applicable to planning, designing, and constructing of transportation systems.Problem Solving : Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.Oral Communication : Expresses information effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.Written Communication : Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.Special Note:Engineer-in-Training (Fundamentals of Engineering) Certification is preferred but not essential.
Minimum Qualifications:Engineering Assistant 1Bachelor'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.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.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.At time of application, applicants are requested to submit:Cover letter to address the following:
Describe how you meet EACH of the five (5) Core Competencies as listed in the "Who we are looking for section".Your experience with structural software.Your experience or familiarity with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications or other structural codes.
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.At time of interview, applicants are required to submit (if not already attached to your application):Documentation showing your results from the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam if you have taken and passed the exam.A structural calculation sample.Three professional references with current contact information.FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either 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.COVER LETTERA cover letter is
required
for this position. The cover letter should highlight the five (5) core competencies required for this position as they pertain to the bulleted points in the who we are looking for section. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, send it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.Your cover letter will be used as a writing sample.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.EEO STATEMENTThe 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.For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:Name:
Larry Owen, Bridge Management EngineerPhone :
(907) 465-8897Email:
larry.owen@alaska.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr