What you will be doing:
Do you enjoying working in a position that directly impacts the safety and health of your fellow Alaskans? Do you want to be part of a team of dedicated engineers, environmental specialists, and project management professionals whose mission is to provide sustainable water and sanitation facilities in Alaska? If so, this job is for you.

The Division of Water, within the Department of Environmental Conservation, is recruiting a flexibly staffed Engineering position to provide engineering support to the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program. The SRF Program provides low interest loans to public water and wastewater utilities for infrastructure improvements, as well as for water quality improvement projects and this position will work directly with communities to assist them in successful implementation of loan funded projects.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The mission of the Division of Water is to protect public health and the environment. This position contributes to that mission by providing engineering insight on sanitation infrastructure improvements, informing decisions about funding allocation, and participating in development and implementation of engineering policies and procedures to ensure consistent and proactive oversight of funded projects.

The Facilities section of the Division of Water is comprised of three programs and a team of environmental specialists, engineers and project management professionals dedicated to the mission of providing safe drinking water and protecting water quality for all Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team:
Safe sanitation is critical to the success and wellbeing of any community or business. The work we do is a very important part of the Division of Water’s effort to protect public health and the environment. We offer flexible work schedules and opportunities for telework for all of our positions. Comprehensive staff development is an important aspect of this job.

The working environment you can expect:
This position will be located in either the newly renovated Juneau or Anchorage office or the Fairbanks office. The work schedule is flexible and telework opportunities are available. Occasional travel for training and project site inspections should be expected.

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.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Creative Thinking: Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Special Notice:

• A valid driver's license is required
• This position includes some travel within the State (normally three to four trips of up to three days per year), travel may include small plane, boat or snow machine.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineering Assistant 1 (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 (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 (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 (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 required for this position.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION

• Cover letter that details why you are interested in the position and why you are uniquely qualified for this position.
• PE license if applying the Engineer 1 position

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW

• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualification competencies.
• Three (3) professional references that can be contacted. Include name, daytime phone number, and email address (if possible).

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.

COVER LETTER
The cover letter must detail why you are interested in the position and why you are uniquely qualified for this position.

The cover letter will be considered as a writing sample, and it will be used, in part, to determine which applicants advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.

Please attach the cover letter as a separate document to your application before applying online. If unable to attach to your application, email or fax the cover letter to the contact number provided in the job posting prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Omission of any required documentation will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

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 Alaska Jobs 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/Online Application/User/Reset Password

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/Online Application/User/Reset Password

Contact Information

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

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under Alaska Care Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year