Engineer/Architect 1/2 Flex

Engineer/Architect 1/2 Flex (Utility Lead/Manager)

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region, is looking for two (2) Engineer/Architect 1/2 Flex's (Utility Lead/Manager) in Anchorage to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information:

• Engineer/Architect 1: $3,776.00 biweekly (OT Ineligible)
• Engineer/Architect 2: $4,032.80 biweekly (OT Ineligible)

What you will be doing:

As one of the Utilities Leads within the Central Region Traffic Safety & Utilities (TS&U) Section you will oversee all utility-related activities necessary for utility permitting and the development of small to medium sized capital improvement projects that are proposed within the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities' managed rights-of-way. This includes coordinating efforts of DOT&PF design staff and/or engineering consultants. You will supervise a team of three engineering assistant staff in the Utilities Group.

Following a structured training plan, the incumbent will develop proficiency in the full range of utility related and supervisory duties, advancing to the Engineer/Architect 2 level.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

Can you imagine a world without electricity, natural gas, sewage systems, water, communications, and Netflix? Neither can we! This position requires high focus on DOT&PF's vision statement. "Moving beyond Alaska's challenges while meeting Alaskan's distinct transportation needs through trust, teamwork and results." This position requires a person to build strong, long-term, and positive relationships with the utility companies serving our communities throughout Central Region. The DOT&PF strives to provide all employees with a professional, interactive and supportive work environment. At the Central Region Traffic, Safety, and Utilities Section, you will be surrounded by a group of supportive peers with diverse backgrounds, varying areas of expertise, and encouraging attitudes. The benefits of joining our team:

Accounting for 65% of Alaska's population, the state's highest traffic volumes, and an anticipated 80% of all future population growth in the state, Central Region is an excellent platform from which to take your career to the next level. At DOT&PF's Central Region Utilities group we are stewards of the State of Alaska's highway corridors and airport properties. We work to manage these assets by responsibly coordinating the placement of utility infrastructure within the right-of-way. We contribute to DOT&PF's purpose to "Keep Alaska moving through service and infrastructure", by facilitating the relocation of utility systems to allow for the improvement of Alaska's highways and airports.

We offer a generous leave package that increases with service time. In addition, we offer paid state holidays - a total of 12 throughout the year. The DOT&PF is mission focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service.

The working environment you can expect:

This position resides in the DOT&PF Central Region Headquarters building in Anchorage, AK located at 4111 Aviation Ave. This building resides on the shores of Lake Hood and is across from the Ted Stevens International Airport. This office building is generally comprised of cubicle office space and organized by departmental sections and teams, including the Traffic, Safety, and Utilities Section in which this position is to be filled. Office hours and schedules have some flexibility, and travel to project sites may be required for short durations. Hybrid teleworking is an option upon completion of the mandatory probationary period.

Who we are looking for:

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:

• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• 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:

• Valid Driver's License is required
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)