Technical Engineer 1 / Architect 1 (PCN 250706)

What you will be doing:
This position supports the Central Region Aviation Design Group by performing the duties of the Design Standards Manager, Airport Layout Plans (ALP) Manager, Aviation Specifications Manager, AASHTOWare (AWP) Module Administrator, Airport Project Evaluation Board (APEB) Coordinator, and as an aviation expert advising and training staff as necessary on aviation technical matters. This position will be responsible for creating and maintaining the standards for the Aviation Design Group and coordinating standards and specification updates with Statewide Engineering.
 
Our organization, mission, and culture:
Our mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving through Service and Infrastructure" as we vitally support Alaska’s people and economy by serving and connecting communities throughout the state.  To do this, we promote an organizational atmosphere of excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service, and we take great pride in the essential transportation services we provide the public.  

The benefits of joining our team:

This position is an excellent platform to develop and orchestrate projects, work with numerous stakeholders, and do meaningful work that directly improves the safety and quality of life of the people of Alaska. The Department offers unique opportunities to collaborate with highly skilled professionals, and to further your growth and development as an engineer. Since training in aviation engineering, in particular, is not common in colleges and universities, most of our staff has learned this career field while working in our office. Consequently, you will find a friendly and collaborative environment in which to learn, or further develop, your aviation engineering and project management skills.
 
The working environment you can expect:

This position resides in the DOT&PF Central Region Headquarters building at 4111 Aviation Avenue, located on the shore of the beautiful Lake Hood Seaplane Base near Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, and is easily accessible by a paved multi-use path and bus routes 40 and 65. Aviation Design is divided into individual cubicle office spaces where most of your work will be done. The standard work week is 37.5 hours with schedule options that allow additional days off. The Department also has a flexible telework policy to allow employees to perform their job duties at an alternate location. Travel is occasionally necessary, rarely overnight, and may include flying to remote communities in small single-engine aircraft.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies: 

• General Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner; work with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• 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.

Special Note:
Position requires registration as a professional Engineer or Architect in the State of Alaska.

Valid Driver's License desired but not required.
 
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