Climate Adaptation Engineering Project Manager III- DEHE Climate Initiatives

Climate Adaptation Engineering Project Manager III - DEHE Climate Initiatives (Job Id 3684) Location : US:AK:Anchorage Post Date : 5/13/2026 Category : Professional - Business Employment Type : Employee Salary : 93,538 - 128,606 USD per year Summary Under general direction, provides advanced engineering and/or construction planning, project development, and project management services to Alaska communities to address climate and environmental threats to community infrastructure. Description The Community Climate Risk Assessment Program (RAP) is recruiting an engineer to support permafrost data collection and engineering risk assessments with Alaska Native communities facing climate change impacts. This new position will manage a portfolio of projects that support long‑term planning decisions and the site selection and design of community infrastructure in permafrost environments. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of permafrost engineering to support construction and design, geotechnical investigation, permafrost characterization, drill planning, and/or permafrost monitoring. Responsibilities Works with community staff and leadership to successfully develop and implement highly complex community climate adaptation strategies, plans, and projects to reduce risk to community infrastructure and increase community preparedness. Develops and maintains outstanding relationships with community staff and leaders despite regular turnover and frequent unexpected challenges. Facilitates community planning and engineering design committees, provides subject matter expertise and technical assistance support for community staff and leaders regarding long‑term planning, engineering, and construction decisions. Collaborates with communities to understand needs and priorities; develops scopes of work and cost estimates for hazard and infrastructure‑specific assessments, planning, design, and construction. Works collaboratively with communities, partners, and ANTHC Community Grant Writers to identify project funding sources, secure funding, and manage engineering and/or construction funding. Assists with the management of multiple community science, engineering, and construction projects in collaboration with community staff and leadership, ANTHC community grants management staff, ANTHC contracting staff, funding agencies, design engineers, construction personnel, and others. Provides assistance in leadership, direction, and guidance to teams in project development, design, and construction activities. Reviews technical studies, plans, and architectural and engineering designs to identify deficiencies and areas for improvement. Develops and implements assessments, benefit‑cost analyses, and technical memos to support community planning and the development and implementation of hazard mitigation and community development plans and projects. Reviews and approves all contracted planning, design, and/or construction, ensuring projects meet program requirements, community needs, and hazard risk reduction standards. Completes project closeout procedures including financial reviews, grant closeouts, transfers of ownership, final reports, and prepares project closeout documents. Develops and maintains outstanding relationships with external partner organizations and agencies to support coordination of community projects and hosts and facilitates interagency planning meetings for communities. Develops and oversees engineering design concepts, community project maps, schematics, and diagrams in consultation with in‑house staff and consultants. Assists and supports ANTHC leadership in the achievement of ANTHC goals and objectives. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of climate change in Alaska. Knowledge of erosion, flooding, and permafrost degradation impacts to rural Alaska community infrastructure and relevant structural and non‑structural solutions. Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s). Knowledge of current trends and best practices in climate adaptation, climate resilience, protection‑in‑place, managed retreat, relocation and related disciplines. Knowledge of rural Alaska infrastructure practices, deficiencies, operations and development. Knowledge of the principles and practices of funding capital infrastructure projects. Knowledge of external partners in the rural Alaska community infrastructure development and climate adaptation sectors. Knowledge of principles of engineering and construction of a wide variety of infrastructure in rural Alaska communities. Knowledge of project management principles related to the engineering, design and construction infrastructure in rural Alaska with respect to managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk. Knowledge of grant writing and grant management. Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis techniques. Knowledge in developing and managing engineering and/or construction contract scopes of work. Skill in incorporating climate science in project design and planning. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with federal and state agencies, co‑workers, contractors, and individuals with wide array of cultural, political, educational, socio‑economic, geographic and linguistic backgrounds. Skill to communicate effectively with rural Alaska community leaders and staff. Skill in facilitating meetings with participants of diverse expertise, on sensitive topics, and difficult technical decisions with long‑term implications. Skill in identifying and assessing the exposure and vulnerability of infrastructure to climate change and natural hazards. Skill in reading and evaluating technical documents, drawings and schematics. Skill in reading and evaluating scientific studies and communicating information to various stakeholders. Skill in evaluating the work of contractors and consultants for compliance with project plans, specifications and applicable laws, ordinances and policies. Skill in effectively managing and leading teams, and delegating tasks and authority. Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of applications. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines. Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures. Skill in using analytical and research skills to define and solve problems. Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. Minimum Education Qualification B.S. in engineering, environmental or earth science, construction management, community planning, or a relevant degree. Minimum Experience Qualification - Climate Adaptation Engineering Project Manager III Five (5) years of project and/or construction management experience of climate adaptation, hazard mitigation, or public works projects; with at least 2 years of experience in rural Alaska community infrastructure development related projects preferred. Minimum Certification Qualification Professional Engineer license (PE) to practice in the State of Alaska, or a PE license in at least one other state and obtain a PE license in the State of Alaska within 12 months of accepting the position. A minimum of five years of rural Alaska infrastructure construction or project management may be substituted for a PE license. Additional Requirements Travels frequently within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska. EEO Statement Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93‑638 Indian Self Determination Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr