Maintenance & Operations Manager (PCN 25-1583)

Maintenance & Operations Manager (PCN 25-1583)  Salary $4,257.60 Biweekly Location Fairbanks, AK Job Type Full Time Job Number 54421 Department Transportation and Public Facilities Division NRD-H&A Admin Opening Date 07/01/2026 Closing Date 7/13/2026 5:00 PM Alaska Division NR Highways & Aviation Position Open To All State Employees Bargaining Unit Supervisory Range 23 DESCRIPTION BENEFITS Job Description

ATTENTION!

ALL

STATE OF ALASKA EMPLOYEES!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Northern Region Highways & Aviation, is looking for a Maintenance & Operations Manager, to help us Keep Alaska Moving! What you will be doing: As a key member of the Northern Region Maintenance & Operations leadership team, this position serves as the primary operational support and coordination lead for seven district superintendents and plays a critical role in the oversight of regional highway and airport maintenance operations, capital and operating budgets, special projects, and other operational initiatives. The position also provides leadership and coordination during emergency events and may be required to support incident response activities in both field and emergency operations center environments. The incumbent directly supervises Maintenance and Operations Program Coordinator, Stock and Parts personnel, and serves as the primary operational support and coordination lead for seven district superintendents. Working under the direction of the M&O Chief, this position provides leadership, mentoring, training, and operational guidance to district superintendents, assists in resolving district-level issues, promotes consistency in regional practices, and serves as the primary point of coordination for operational matters requiring regional support. This position also assumes the role in acting status of the M&O Chief position when both M&O Chief and Regional M&O Engineer are absent. 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 Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment w 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 State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan.

Please see for more information:

doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/. 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. The working environment you can expect: This position is located in Fairbanks, AK. The M&O environment is dynamic, with changing conditions, operational priorities, and occasional emergency events requiring flexibility and sound decision-making. Success in this position comes from working collaboratively with district personnel, regional staff, and departmental resources to address challenges and keep Alaska's transportation system operating safely and efficiently. Regular travel throughout Northern Region is expected to build relationships with staff and develop a firsthand understanding of the facilities, communities, and transportation networks that support informed operational decisions. Who we are looking for: To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

Leadership:

Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Developing Others:

Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.

Problem Solving:

Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

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.

Partnering:

Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: governmentjobs/careers/Alaska/classspecs Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in engineering, construction management, business administration, or a closely related field. AND Three years of experience with responsibility for the operation, maintenance, design, or construction, of highways, streets, utilities, or airports.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equals one month of work experience).

Special Note:

The required experience includes work such as "Equipment Operator - Lead/Journey 3", Engineer/Architect 1, Engineering Assistant 3, or Maintenance and Operations Superintendent with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer. Additional Required Information •

NOTE:

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

•At time of application, applicants are requested to submit: Cover Letter - See instructions below At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application): Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers. Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

STATE EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT ONLY

Applicants must currently hold or have held permanent employment status in any position in the classified service as defined in Alaska Statute 39.25.100. Permanent employment status is defined as holding permanent status in ANY job class in the current period of employment with no break in service (separation from State of Alaska employment) since the permanent status was earned.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please describe your leadership style and how you possess the position specific competencies listed in the "Who We Are Looking For" section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.

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 ing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

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.

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.