Engineering Associate (PCN 10-1906)

About the Department

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting for an Engineering Associate in Anchorage, Alaska.

What You Will Be Doing:  

This position supports the Geodetic Surveyor in managing and maintaining the Alaska Continuously Operating Reference System (ACORN), a Real Time Reference Network using Global Navigation Satellite System (CORS/RTRN GNSS). The role involves building and maintaining CORS stations, configuring and maintaining the Real Time Network (RTN) infrastructure, and coordinating with other state, federal, and Canadian RTN administrators. The position performs advanced engineering tasks to address and resolve complex technical issues, provides hardware and software training to network users, and develops and maintains professional relationships and outreach with onsite contacts, RTN IT staff, and various stakeholders. This position is also responsible for training and outreach to network users and various stakeholders.

Mission and Values/Culture:  

The DNR mission is "To provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest.” 

The Survey Section provides surveying services to manage and maximize the use of more than 100 million acres of state-owned land. Boundary disputes, easement vacations, subdivisions, and development of state land all require the professional services of the DNR Land Survey Section.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:  

The DNR Survey Section is a team of 20 staff, including 14 Professional Land Surveyors, who are dedicated to providing superior surveying services to the State and the people of Alaska. Complex survey issues are frequently collaboratively discussed so that decisions are well-reasoned and insightful. Our culture fosters a collaborative approach to projects and mentors staff to enhance their knowledge and promote professional advancement. 

Professional training opportunities are encouraged and are generally paid for by the State.

The position has a 37.5 hour work week with a flexible schedule.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:  

Located in the Atwood Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage, this position has a centrally located cubicle. The DNR Survey Section’s culture focuses on collaboration and communication within an inclusive work environment. We focus on people’s strengths and continued professional development. 

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.  

• Technical Expertise: Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.   
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Remote Sensing: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods necessary to obtain, use, and interpret data from remote sensing sources, including aircraft and satellites.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

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Position Duties

Eight years of progressively responsible work experience in engineering, land surveying or architecture, of which one year was as an Engineering Assistant 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution:
ABET accredited college or technical school courses in engineering, architecture, land surveying or a closely related curriculum may be substituted for the non-specific required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month). A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET may substitute for four years of the non-specific required experience.

Minimum Qualifications

** Please read the information below carefully. **

At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials.  Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration.  Required documents include: 

• Cover letter
• A copy of educational transcripts if relying on education to meet the position’s minimum qualifications.
• A list of at least three professional references with current contact information, including name, employer, and current telephone numbers.  At least one reference must be from a current or former supervisor.

Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions on how to apply can be found on the Workplace Alaska .  Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.  

Cover Letter

If invited to an interview, you will be required to provide a cover letter. It should be two to three paragraphs (no longer than one page) and address your knowledge and experience related to the desired position-specific competencies listed above. Your cover letter will serve as a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process. 

Supplemental Questions

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  The State of Alaska (SOA) utilizes four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. 

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying. 

Work Experience

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

Note: Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.  

Bargaining Unit

If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee. 

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau, or use the TTY: Alaska Relay at 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.

Other Qualifications

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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Gwen Gervelis

Chief Surveyor

Phone: 907-269-8516

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