Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Kenai Area Planner (Planner 3 - PCN 250359) Anchorage
Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
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This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more. ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery, is looking for a Kenai Area Planner (Planner 3) to help us
Keep Alaska Moving!
Job Description What you will be doing:
This is an exciting position in the Anchorage Field Office working under the direct guidance of the Chief of Planning. This position works with Department planners, engineers and other section leads as well as communities to address transportation and infrastructure needs in the State. The specific duties will vary in nature and may include conducting complex planning studies, compiling project status reports and white papers, and assisting in the preparation and revision of Alaska's multi‑year surface transportation, aviation, and ports and harbors improvement programs for a specific DOT&PF Central Region planning sub‑area (Kenai Peninsula).
Our organization, mission, and culture The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ (DOT&PF) mission is to “Keep Alaska Moving” and our work impacts the lives of all Alaskans! Our highways, airports, as well as ferries and harbors are important resources that meet transportation needs and are critical to health and safety. This infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting our economy by serving communities throughout the State as well as the oil, gas, timber, commercial fishing, tourist and other industries. The DOT&PF planning section is unique in that we are involved in every phase of a project, from need identification through project delivery which includes design, construction and maintenance. As planners we are able to work with local communities on transportation needs.
DOT&PF is mission‑focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service.
The benefits of joining our team We provide everyone with a standard 37.5‑hour work week and flexible work schedules including alternative work schedules or teleworking in order to ensure a positive work‑and‑personal life balance. We offer a generous leave package that increases with service time and, in addition, a total of 12 paid state holidays throughout the year.
The working environment you can expect This position is located in Anchorage. The position will have an office within the Central Region Headquarters building by Lake Hood, the world’s busiest seaplane base. Lake Hood is surrounded by a walking/biking trail where employees can be spotted during lunch break. The office building is generally comprised of cubical office space and organized by department sections. The work environment is primarily an office job, duties may include occasional field work or site visits.
Who we are looking for Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:
Adaptability:
adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
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.
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 brief, organized, clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to non‑verbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Special Note
This position requires a valid driver’s license.
This position may be required to travel to remote locations via small aircraft and/or small boats.
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications Competency Description:
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Any combination of education, certification, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
Public Planning:
Knowledge of functions, principles, methods, and techniques of public planning, including those related to community planning, outdoor recreation planning and natural resource management, such as demand forecasting, environmental impact analysis, financial forecasting, and land use planning and zoning.
Partnering:
Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
Project Management:
Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
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.
Technical Credibility:
Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Post‑secondary education in urban or regional planning, urban design, geography, community development, transportation planning, environmental and natural resources planning, economic planning and development, or closely related field; AND/OR Progressively responsible, independent experience in environmental, transportation, or community development; architecture; civil engineering; landscape architecture; urban design; historic preservation; geography; geographic information systems; housing administration; grant administration; accounting; business management; or research.
Additional Required Information At time of interview, applicants are required to submit (if not already attached to your application):
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.
Three Professional References with current contact information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated you
must
answer the Supplemental Questions.
The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency 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 will need to rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
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.
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.
Contact Information For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name:
Ben White, Chief of Planning, Anchorage Field Office Phone:
(907) 269‑0518 Email:
ben.white@alaska.gov
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587‑0430 (Statewide toll‑free number) (907) 465‑4095 (Juneau and out‑of‑state callers)
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This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more. ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery, is looking for a Kenai Area Planner (Planner 3) to help us
Keep Alaska Moving!
Job Description What you will be doing:
This is an exciting position in the Anchorage Field Office working under the direct guidance of the Chief of Planning. This position works with Department planners, engineers and other section leads as well as communities to address transportation and infrastructure needs in the State. The specific duties will vary in nature and may include conducting complex planning studies, compiling project status reports and white papers, and assisting in the preparation and revision of Alaska's multi‑year surface transportation, aviation, and ports and harbors improvement programs for a specific DOT&PF Central Region planning sub‑area (Kenai Peninsula).
Our organization, mission, and culture The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ (DOT&PF) mission is to “Keep Alaska Moving” and our work impacts the lives of all Alaskans! Our highways, airports, as well as ferries and harbors are important resources that meet transportation needs and are critical to health and safety. This infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting our economy by serving communities throughout the State as well as the oil, gas, timber, commercial fishing, tourist and other industries. The DOT&PF planning section is unique in that we are involved in every phase of a project, from need identification through project delivery which includes design, construction and maintenance. As planners we are able to work with local communities on transportation needs.
DOT&PF is mission‑focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service.
The benefits of joining our team We provide everyone with a standard 37.5‑hour work week and flexible work schedules including alternative work schedules or teleworking in order to ensure a positive work‑and‑personal life balance. We offer a generous leave package that increases with service time and, in addition, a total of 12 paid state holidays throughout the year.
The working environment you can expect This position is located in Anchorage. The position will have an office within the Central Region Headquarters building by Lake Hood, the world’s busiest seaplane base. Lake Hood is surrounded by a walking/biking trail where employees can be spotted during lunch break. The office building is generally comprised of cubical office space and organized by department sections. The work environment is primarily an office job, duties may include occasional field work or site visits.
Who we are looking for Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:
Adaptability:
adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
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.
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 brief, organized, clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to non‑verbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Special Note
This position requires a valid driver’s license.
This position may be required to travel to remote locations via small aircraft and/or small boats.
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications Competency Description:
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Any combination of education, certification, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
Public Planning:
Knowledge of functions, principles, methods, and techniques of public planning, including those related to community planning, outdoor recreation planning and natural resource management, such as demand forecasting, environmental impact analysis, financial forecasting, and land use planning and zoning.
Partnering:
Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
Project Management:
Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
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.
Technical Credibility:
Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Post‑secondary education in urban or regional planning, urban design, geography, community development, transportation planning, environmental and natural resources planning, economic planning and development, or closely related field; AND/OR Progressively responsible, independent experience in environmental, transportation, or community development; architecture; civil engineering; landscape architecture; urban design; historic preservation; geography; geographic information systems; housing administration; grant administration; accounting; business management; or research.
Additional Required Information At time of interview, applicants are required to submit (if not already attached to your application):
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.
Three Professional References with current contact information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated you
must
answer the Supplemental Questions.
The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency 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 will need to rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
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.
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.
Contact Information For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name:
Ben White, Chief of Planning, Anchorage Field Office Phone:
(907) 269‑0518 Email:
ben.white@alaska.gov
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587‑0430 (Statewide toll‑free number) (907) 465‑4095 (Juneau and out‑of‑state callers)
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