Maintenance Specialist Electronics Journey 2/Lead (02-3041)
Salary
$33.59 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
54278
Department
Public Safety
Division
Statewide Services
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
7/2/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division
Statewide Services
Position Open To
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit
Labor, Trades and Craft
Range
51
Job Description
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358)
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet
Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
If you love exploring remote places and have always dreamed of flying across Alaska in a helicopter, or traveling by ATV and snowmachine to your work sites, this job is perfect for you. Youll get to hike through the Alaska wilderness and visit various locations throughout the state. Your responsibilities will include installing, maintaining, and repairing public safety radio communications equipment, which involves climbing towers, servicing generators, programming radios, and performing some landscaping tasks.
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
Each technician plays a vital role in our close-knit team, working collaboratively to uphold a reliable network for Public Safety, DOT, and various other state agencies.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
Our team is small, with little turnover and occasional chances for advancement into supervisory or engineering roles within this shop. The Alaska Public Safety Communication Services teams work delivers real benefits to Alaskans and offers high job satisfaction.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
We operate from a secure facility with badge access; each technician has a cubicle and locker for tools and gear. A typical day begins with a team meeting, followed by trip planning, asset management updates, and lab work or site visits to complete work orders.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:We seek an individual who can work confidently at heights of up to 300 feet and is capable of climbing towers. The role will require frequent travel, sometimes for consecutive weeks depending on the project and location. Candidates should be self-motivated, able to follow instructions, and enthusiastic about learning.
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Departments mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/
Minimum Qualifications
This is an LTC position, refer to the job posting for additional information.
Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
SPECIAL NOTE:
BACKGROUND CHECK
This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.
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
Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
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.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
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.
NOTICE
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 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
Contact Information
For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:
Buckley Clarke
Data Processing Manager 3
Phone: (907) 269-0972
buckley.clarke@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
01
Are you willing and able to climb and work at heights of up to 300?
02
Are you willing and able to travel in small aircraft and helicopters to access remote and mountain top sites?
Required Question
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/