Engineering Assistant 1 / 2 (25-1511M) Full Time

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Construction & CIP Support is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1 / 2 to help us 

Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

This position works under the immediate supervision of a higher-level Engineering Assistant or Engineering Associate, typically assigned to a construction project team. In a training capacity, this position works alongside other project-assigned staff to field inspect, document, and ensure that civil construction contract work meets all specifications, construction drawings and materials-testing requirements for a project. The position assists the Project Engineer in inspection duties, quality, and quantity documentation, preparing contractor pay estimates, reports, written correspondence, and assisting with the project close out documentation. This is a flex position: If the selected candidate is hired as an Engineering Assistant 1, then the incumbent is eligible for promotion to an Engineering Assistant 2 after 12 months as an Engineering Assistant 1 and successful completion of a training plan.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Department of Transportation’s focus is to “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.” This position plays an important role in ensuring construction contracts are ultimately constructed by private contractors in compliance with all contract provisions and regulatory requirements. The incumbent’s work will benefit the Construction Section by being integral with a team of field staff on construction projects, performing field inspection and documentation duties, and as needed, assisting the project engineer with resolving site issues.
 

The benefits of joining our team:

Besides joining a diverse and stable engineering work force at the DOT&PF, the Construction section provides an excellent place for ABET engineering graduates of all types to broaden their engineering knowledge while advancing their careers, earning overtime, and serving the needs of the public. There is a strong sense of job satisfaction in being part of ensuring that our State’s highway system and airport facilities serve the public good.  
 

The working environment you can expect:

The office location is 2720 Picket Place in Fairbanks, Alaska. During the summer construction season, the workplace is typically in a project-specific field located at assigned construction project – locations for our Northern Region construction projects are in Fairbanks and throughout Alaska’s Interior. Work includes field engineering tasks on state and federally funded public construction projects. Some projects entail work assignments of up to 6 months at remote or semi-remote locations. 

Who we are looking for:

The position-specific competencies that are desired/contribute to success in the position:

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, associates, contractors, and the public.
•  Ability to perform mathematical computations applied to engineering operations.
•  Ability to read and understand construction drawings and construction contract specifications.
•  Experience in construction contract administration, construction inspection, or materials testing on civil, highway, or airport projects.

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.
AND
An 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 2
Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.
AND
One 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.
AND
An 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.
AND
One 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.

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
 

FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the Engineering Assistant 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s training and/or experience. Please respond to all the minimum qualification questions.  If filled at a lower level, incumbent will have the opportunity to advance to the next level upon management’s assessment that the incumbent is performing adequately and has successfully completed the training plan and meets the minimum qualifications of the higher level.
 
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION: 

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:

Three (3) professional references with current contact information, of which at least two (2) must be professional references.

Transcripts, if using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications.

DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENT 
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
 

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
 

WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please 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. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application.  If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.  A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
 
If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level.  Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position.  This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
  
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.
 

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
If post-secondary education is required or is used as a substitution to meet the minimum qualifications, it is required to complete the Education section of your Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Units Completed field. Copies of transcripts will be required at time of interview but may also be attached to the application.
 

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.
 

RECRUITMENT NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
 

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.
 

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hard-copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply” webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

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

Caroline Maniaci, P.E.

Construction Manager
(907) 451-5449
[email protected]