Transportation Planner 3 (PCN 252744)
Salary
$4,312.80 - $6,900.80 Biweekly
Location
Statewide, AK
Job Type
Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
54230
Department
Transportation and Public Facilities
Division
PJD-Bridge Design
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
7/6/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division
Project Delivery
Position Open To
All State Employees
Bargaining Unit
Supervisory
Range
24
Job Description
ATTENTION ALL STATE OF ALASKA EMPLOYEES!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery, is looking for a Transportation Planner 3 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
Pay is based on the location of the selected applicant; salaries will be discussed at the time of the interview.
What you will be doing:
Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Planning in the Division of Project Delivery, this position serves as Multi-Modal Planning Chief for Transportation Planning across the state. This position supervises the Alaska Community Transit Office and the Department's transit programs. Work will include federal reporting requirements, contract management, grant program management and conducting other federally required and recommended planning projects.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.
The benefits of joining our team:
Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaskas infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaskas geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the states growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.
The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.
The working environment you can expect:
This is a statewide position and may be filled from any location within Alaska. In-person office space is available in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks. Microsoft Teams is currently being utilized in lieu of many in-person meetings for peer-to-peer communications and staff meetings, as applicable. Some travel will be required for this position to liaise with staff, stakeholders and partners.
Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaskas diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they plan to maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to planning, developing, and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaskas breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to stewardship, public process, and environmental responsibility.
Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:
Special Note:
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications
Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Any combination of education, certification, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Post-secondary education in urban, regional, transportation, or landscape planning;
AND/OR
Experience in environmental, transportation, or community development; architecture; civil engineering; landscape architecture; urban design; historic preservation; geography; geographic information systems; housing administration; grant administration; accounting; business management; or research. This experience should include some combination of the design of research projects, setting standards for technical adequacy, and/or coordinating the planning contributions of lower level planners or other agencies, multi-modal transportation planning, and/or Capital Improvement Program (CIP) development and control.
Additional Required Information
At time of application, applicants are requested to submit:
Do not use the cover letter to restate how you meet the minimum qualifications; this information should be provided in your application materials.
At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials:
Supplemental Questions
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.
The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicants level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
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.
Contact Information
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Judy Chapman, Deputy Director of Planning
Phone: (907) 451-5150
Email: judy.chapman@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
Please rate your level of proficiency in Planning & Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
02
Please rate your level of proficiency in Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
03
Please rate your level of proficiency in Budget Administration: Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.
04
Please rate your level of proficiency in 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.
05
Please rate your level of proficiency in External Awareness: Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders views; is aware of the organizations impact on the external environment.
06
Please rate your level of proficiency in Strategic Thinking: Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.
07
Please rate your level of proficiency in Technical Expertise Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solve using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
08
Please rate your level of proficiency in Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
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/