EngineerArchitect 4 (Materials Group Chief PCN 250387)

Job Description

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region is looking for an Engineer / Architect 4 (Materials Group Chief) in Anchorage to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing :

This position will function as the Materials Group Chief with significant discretion and authority for the full range of professional and administrative actions of the Central Region Material Section. This position is responsible for directing the AASHTO Accredited (State) Central Region Materials Lab and directing planning and supervising the acquisition evaluation of soil and hydrological data compilation required for capital improvement projects (CIP) and Airport Improvement Program (AIP) as well as for the States Transportation Program review and approve geotechnical activities approve materials specification requirements and ensure that work products of the section are on time and within budget. This position also represents and coordinates with Departmental and agency personnel on Materials Section aspects as they relate to the overall federal and state Highway and Aviation programs.

Our organization mission and culture :

Our departments mission is to Keep Alaska Moving while our divisions core mission is to develop design and advertise projects that preserve and improve Alaskas transportation and public facilities infrastructure. The division also provides a wide range of technical services to the department as well as to other state and federal agencies local governments utility companies and the public. Our department is mission-focused fostering an organizational atmosphere that emphasizes performance-based results excellence integrity teamwork and service to benefit the public.

The Central Region Materials Section is a team of over 20 members including Geotechnical Engineers Engineering Assistants Engineering Geologists and Lab Technician staff members. Together they collaborate to develop geotechnical design reports and recommendations supporting highway and aviation design projects. The incumbent oversees the team that supports construction activities across the state in regards to materials testing. The incumbent will play a key role in this team providing oversight of geotechnical engineering and materials testing efforts to advance capital improvement projects and support maintenance and operations.

The benefits of joining our team :

Accounting for 65% of Alaskas population the states highest traffic volumes and an anticipated 80% of all future population growth in the state Central Region is an excellent platform to take your career to the next level. DOT&PF provides opportunities for advancement training opportunities an attractive work-life balance and this position works with a team that makes a difference in the lives of every Alaskan.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity excellence and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers stakeholders and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment decision-making and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect :

Our office is located at 5750 East Tudor Road in Anchorage which is a satellite office to our main branch at 4111 Aviation Avenue. The position has a private office within the Central Region Materials Lab building. The Tudor office is also located right by Far North Bicentennial Park with easy access to hiking & biking trails. Daily work is centric to collaboration with Materials Section staff peers and management staff that are friendly and enthusiastic about their work; and overseeing work products generated by your team.

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 :

• Civil Engineering : Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods required to plan design construct operate and maintain facilities such as buildings transportation systems water and sanitary systems and other public works systems.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
• Organizational Awareness : Knows the organizations mission and functions and how its social political and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs policies procedures rules and regulations of the organization.
• Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation pride trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Managing Performance : Takes responsibility for employees performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable tracking progress against the goals supporting employees efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources removing obstacles acting as a buffer etc.) ensuring feedback and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

Special Note :

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link : Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect and six years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer / Architect series) of which three years were in a supervisory or project manager capacity as an Engineer / Architect 2 or higher or the equivalent.

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 agreement must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Positions in this class require registration as either an Engineer or an Architect. The employer will designate which professional field is required for each position.

Additional Required Information

At time of application applicants are required to submit :

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

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 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.

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 employers 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- or in Juneau or TTY : Alaska Relay 711 or 1- 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 : Luke Bowland P.E. Engineer / Architect 5

Phone : Email :

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Aviation Safety,Atl,Business Analytics,Clinical,Brand

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1