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Job Description
JOB ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region Highways and Aviation is looking for a Maintenance and Operations Specialist in Juneau to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
What you will be doing:
Under the general direction of the Regional Maintenance Manager, this position develops and administers the Region`s M&O related state and federal capital improvement programs, including deferred maintenance projects completed by contract and force account. Our organization, mission, and culture: The Regional Maintenance & Operations Specialist contributes to DOT's mission to keep Alaska moving through service and infrastructure through the oversight of multiple construction contracts, managing region-wide equipment rentals, administering capital improvement projects, and perform similar duties in support of the Regional Maintenance and Operations Manager. 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 Alaska's 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 Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities. The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history. 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 position is located in Juneau, Alaska . Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's 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 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 developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
Who we are looking for:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:
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.
Compliance:
Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
Civil Engineering:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.
Special Note:
Valid driver`s license is required. To view the general description and example of duties for an Maintenance and Operations Specialist please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/ classspecs
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
Mechanical:
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
Planning and 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.
Road Work and Pavement:
Knowledge of materials, methods, and appropriate tools to construct, maintain, or repair road surfaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, runways, etc.
Transportation:
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience in highway, street, utility, or airport maintenance, operations, design, or construction; project or program management, engineering; construction management; business administration, or other closely related field.
Special Note:
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. "Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. "Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. "Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name:
Marcus Zimmerman, Maintenance and Operations Manager Phone:
