Company:
State of Alaska
Location: Anchorage
Closing Date: 07/11/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
The successful applicant will work in a team environment responsible for developing and delivering capital projects to meet all applicable codes, standards, and local, state, and federal laws and with particular attention to scope, schedule, and budget. The employee will perform site planning work that incorporates input from clients, stakeholders, and the public as appropriate to meet project objectives. Meet with clients (park superintendents, land managers, etc.); participate in citizen advisory board meetings; perform data collection work onsite; and coordinate with permitting/regulatory agencies in support of developing concept and final site plans. Conduct inspections of construction sites as needed and support the project engineer to help ensure project objectives are met.
Mission and Culture
This position is assigned to the Design and Construction Section of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. It supports the division in its mission to provide outdoor recreation opportunities by applying design principles to develop and/or improve facilities for safe public access and overall enjoyment.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The Design and Construction team is a tight-knit unit that supports one another in project success and professional growth. The unit is known for its friendly work environment and fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among its team members.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is stationed in the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. The position balances office work during the design phase of projects with fieldwork throughout the state during the construction phase.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.
At the time of application , the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items:
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position. The letter should highlight your experience in the following:
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 obtained a degree, please indicate the units 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 in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such 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 minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. 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 mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Flexible Staffing
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s eligibility. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher-level job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.
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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.
Engineer/Architect 1/2 - Landscape Architect (PCN 10-5286)
Job Description
What You Will Be DoingThe successful applicant will work in a team environment responsible for developing and delivering capital projects to meet all applicable codes, standards, and local, state, and federal laws and with particular attention to scope, schedule, and budget. The employee will perform site planning work that incorporates input from clients, stakeholders, and the public as appropriate to meet project objectives. Meet with clients (park superintendents, land managers, etc.); participate in citizen advisory board meetings; perform data collection work onsite; and coordinate with permitting/regulatory agencies in support of developing concept and final site plans. Conduct inspections of construction sites as needed and support the project engineer to help ensure project objectives are met.
Mission and Culture
This position is assigned to the Design and Construction Section of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. It supports the division in its mission to provide outdoor recreation opportunities by applying design principles to develop and/or improve facilities for safe public access and overall enjoyment.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The Design and Construction team is a tight-knit unit that supports one another in project success and professional growth. The unit is known for its friendly work environment and fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among its team members.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is stationed in the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. The position balances office work during the design phase of projects with fieldwork throughout the state during the construction phase.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
- Effective Communicator: Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to convey ideas and concepts clearly and succinctly.
- Organized: Organize project goals, information, and schedules to develop a smooth workflow for complete project development and on-schedule delivery.
- Detail-Oriented: Focused on details to ensure sound landscape architectural solutions for project development.
- Problem-Solver: Ability to apply basic landscape architectural principles to develop cost-effective and practical solutions to support the division’s capital needs.
- Interpersonal Skills: Develop positive working relationships with peers, clients/customers, agencies, contractors, and the public to ensure the success of projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Engineer/Architect 1 - Starting Salary $3359.25 bi-weekly
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect.
Note: Positions in this class require professional registration as either an Engineer or an Architect. The employer will designate which professional field is required for each position.
Engineer/Architect 2 - Starting Salary $3591.75 bi-weekly
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect and one year of professional experience as an Engineer/Architect 1 or Engineering Associate with the State of Alaska or the equivalent.
Special Note:
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.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.
At the time of application , the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items:
- Cover letter.
- Resume with three professional references.
- Educational transcript indicating completion of a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) or Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) from a nationally accredited institution (e.g., the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board).
- Driver's license.
- This position requires a fair amount of travel for construction inspection work, mostly via passenger car or commercial aircraft, but may occasionally consist of travel on small planes and watercraft. Extensive walking/hiking through undeveloped terrain and active construction sites is necessary.
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position. The letter should highlight your experience in the following:
- Designing outdoor facilities.
- Construction administration of civil facilities.
- Using computer-aided drafting programs such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software to develop site plans.
- Technical writing and written communication.
- Landscape architecture, parks, or outdoor recreation projects should be emphasized.
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 obtained a degree, please indicate the units 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 in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such 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 minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. 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 mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Flexible Staffing
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s eligibility. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher-level job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.
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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.
Contact Information
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
For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager:
Agency: State of Alaska
Phone: (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
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