State of Alaska

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.. You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application.. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply.. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095.. 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 in the Juneau area.

engineer assistant

This listing closes on 3/11/2024 at 5:00 PM Alaska.
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Wasilla, Soldotna, Fairbanks, or Juneau. Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual.
What you will be doing:
The person in this position will be part of the Drinking Water Program team dedicated to the protection of public health by ensuring the delivery of safe drinking water to the citizens of Alaska. The primary purpose of this position is to apply civil and environmental engineering principles to the review and approval of engineering plans submitted for new construction or modifications to public water system source, treatment, storage and distribution systems. The person in this position will also perform public water system inspections, provide technical assistance and outreach, and respond to possible waterborne disease outbreaks.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The primary mission of the Division of Environmental Health is the protection of public health by providing technical and compliance assistance for environmental protection, safe food and safe drinking water for all Alaskans. The person in this position will be a critical team member contributing to the effort to provide safe drinking water to the citizens and visitors to the State of Alaska. The Drinking Water Program focuses on providing a supportive environment for our employees to learn and grow in their positions.
The benefits of joining our team:
The Drinking Water Program is a team of scientists, engineers and data management professionals dedicated to the mission of providing safe drinking water to all Alaskans. Having access to safe drinking water is critical to the success and well being of any community or business. The work we do is a very important part of the Division of Environmental Health's effort to protect public health. We offer flexible work schedules and opportunities for telework for all of our positions. Comprehensive staff development is an important aspect of this job. This position is a flex position with excellent opportunities for advancement.
The working environment you can expect:
The person in this position will be working daily with a team of scientists and engineers performing engineering plan review and approval for public water systems projects, as well as technical assistance and public outreach. This person will primarily review plans for public water systems in the Mat-Su and Kenai Peninsula Boroughs, and Southeast Alaska. Occasional travel to villages and communities in the state may be necessary.
We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
Environmental Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Job Description This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Wasilla, Soldotna, Fairbanks, or Juneau. Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual. Anchorage, Wasilla, Soldotna salary: $2,273.25 biweekly / $2,619.75 biweekly / $2,994.75 biweekly / $3,199.50 biweekly
Fairbanks salary: $2,341.50 biweekly / $2,698.50 biweekly / $3,084.75 biweekly / $3,295.50 biweekly
Juneau salary: $2,387.25 biweekly / $2,751.00 biweekly /$3,144.75 biweekly / $3,359.25 biweekly
What you will be doing: The person in this position will be part of the Drinking Water Program team dedicated to the protection of public health by ensuring the delivery of safe drinking water to the citizens of Alaska. The primary purpose of this position is to apply civil and environmental engineering principles to the review and approval of engineering plans submitted for new construction or modifications to public water system source, treatment, storage and distribution systems. The person in this position will also perform public water system inspections, provide technical assistance and outreach, and respond to possible waterborne disease outbreaks.
Our organization, mission, and culture: The primary mission of the Division of Environmental Health is the protection of public health by providing technical and compliance assistance for environmental protection, safe food and safe drinking water for all Alaskans. The person in this position will be a critical team member contributing to the effort to provide safe drinking water to the citizens and visitors to the State of Alaska. The Drinking Water Program focuses on providing a supportive environment for our employees to learn and grow in their positions.
The benefits of joining our team: The Drinking Water Program is a team of scientists, engineers and data management professionals dedicated to the mission of providing safe drinking water to all Alaskans. Having access to safe drinking water is critical to the success and well being of any community or business. The work we do is a very important part of the Division of Environmental Health's effort to protect public health. We offer flexible work schedules and opportunities for telework for all of our positions. Comprehensive staff development is an important aspect of this job. This position is a flex position with excellent opportunities for advancement.
The working environment you can expect: The person in this position will be working daily with a team of scientists and engineers performing engineering plan review and approval for public water systems projects, as well as technical assistance and public outreach. This person will primarily review plans for public water systems in the Mat-Su and Kenai Peninsula Boroughs, and Southeast Alaska. Occasional travel to villages and communities in the state may be necessary.
We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas: Environmental Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Special Note: A valid Alaska driver´s license is required.
For the Engineer 1 Level the following is required: State of Alaska Professional Engineering License (AS 08.48)
State of Alaska, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Enforcement Officer Certification (AS Title 3, 17, 44 and 46) (Can be obtained after Hire)
State of Alaska, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Sanitary Surveyer Certification (18 AAC 80) (Can be obtained after Hire)
Minimum Qualifications Engineering Assistant 1, DEC (Range 17): An ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Or:
A non-ABET-accredited bachelor's degree with a major in engineering.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
Special Notes:
"ABET" means Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology per 12 AAC 36.990(7).
Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting.
An applicant who, within nine months, will obtain an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree will qualify to apply. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree requirement within nine months and may begin work AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the required degree. Engineering Assistant 2, DEC (Range 19):
An ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering. AND
One year of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
A non-ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
AND
One year of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
An ABET-accredited master’s degree in engineering.
Special Notes:
"ABET" means Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology per 12 AAC 36.990(7).
Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting. Engineering Associate 1, DEC (Range 21):
An ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering. AND
Two years of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 2 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
A non-ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
AND
Two years of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 2 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
An ABET-accredited master’s degree in engineering.
AND
One year of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 2 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Special Notes:
"ABET" means Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology per 12 AAC 36.990(7).
Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting. Engineer 1, DEC (Range 22):
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Special Note:
Positions in this class require professional registration as an Engineer in the State of Alaska.
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
Some positions require the incumbent have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting.
Additional Required Information A cover letter is NOT required for this position.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
Copies of college transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications
Two (2) examples of technical writing which you completed
Three professional references, including names, addresses and current phone numbers
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work. LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor. THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. 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. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. NOTE: The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships. WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please 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. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying. If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed. 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. APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/ NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095. 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 ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword 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. 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 in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword Contact Information For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Cindy Christian Program Manager Phone: 907-451-2138
Email: cindy.christian@alaska.gov Agency State of Alaska Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/ #J-18808-Ljbffr

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