Any experienced Instrument Operators interested in coming North? Here's a copy & paste from the State of Alaska employment website, note that it says "open to State of Alaska Residents only", but it will be changed soon to "All Applicants". We will also be recruiting for an Engineering Assistant III Position in the Right-of Way division, which will be R/W resolution and mapping, this postion does not require a license, but does help to have one.
http://notes4.state.ak.us/wa/MainEntry.nsf/WebData/HTMLJob+Posting+Board/?open
Recruitment Bulletin
Survey, Journey
Application Period: 10/10/2012 through 10/29/2012 Position open to: Alaska Residents Only
Department: Transportation & Public Facilities Division: Southeast Region Design & Construction
Location: Juneau Region: Southeast
Salary: $21.72 Hourly Range: 54
Job Status: Seasonal Bargaining Unit: LL
Job Description:
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is seeking a Surveyor to fill the position of Southeast Region (SER) Survey Journey to join our team and help us Get Alaska Moving!
This position will be a member of two, three or four-person land survey crew that will conduct topographic mapping, boundary, hydrographic, property location surveys, and control layout. The incumbent will work with survey quality global positioning systems, robotic and conventional survey instruments, levels, and electronic data collectors.
Software and hardware used will include:
TDS COGO software,
Leica's GPS & Total Station hardware and "Geo-Office" software,
Microsurvey's 'CAD 2013,"
Hypac,
PH48 calculator,
AutoCAD's "Civil 3D," and
Trimble's "Business Center" software.
The Survey Journey:
Will not be required to compute coordinate geometry (COGO) and use trigonometry, but should be familiar with basic trigonometric equations and coordinate geometry.
Must be able to supervise and direct the field tasks when direct supervision of a Survey Lead is absent.
Will be required to read, study, and understand survey plats, design plans, deed descriptions, field notes, and tide tables.
Will have chief responsibility for care, maintenance, checking and adjustment of survey tools, instruments and equipment.
Must interact in harmony and coordinate with office staff to include engineers, Administrative Assistants, Environmentalists, Maintenance personnel, Survey-Lead (Party Chief), Right-of-Way Agents, and the Survey Coordinator.
An offer to interview will be based on the ability to meet the Competency Specifications stated in the Position Descriptions on the Local71 website. All applicants are encouraged to register with the Local 71 Union prior to applying for this position. If offered this position, Local 71 enrollment will be required no later than 30 days after accepting the position. For more information about Local 71, please visit their website: http://www.local71.com
The Competency Specifications for this position can be located at the following website:
http://dop.state.ak.us/iscsi/classification/ltcspecs/SURVEY.pdf
View Class Specifications for this job:
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are determined based on the competencies required of the position.
BENEFITS
The State of Alaska offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees. Employee benefits are a significant part of the total compensation package. Shown below are just a few benefits received by an eligible State employee:
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental.
• Employer paid $2,000 Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available.
• Optional long-term and short-term disability plans.
• Optional dependent and health care flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement programs with a wide variety of investment options.
• Vacation leave of 15 hours per month with an accrual rate increase based on time served.
• 11 paid holidays
For more information regarding these benefits, please review the following website:
http://www.local71.com/benefits/Benefit_Home.htm
NOTE: If applying by hard copy, you must follow the directions below.
Contact Person: Randal Davis
Date required by:
E-Mail Address: randal.davis@alaska.gov
Mailing Address:
Fax Number: (907) 465-6216
Phone Number: (907) 465-4492
Hello Richard,
Are these full time positions, not seasonal?
What is the pay scale for the r/w position?
I worked in Anchorage for a season,am licensed in Arizona and have considerable experience.
rlshound
> Position open to: Alaska Residents Only
How long does it take to establish residency? (Not interested for myself, just curious.)
The R/W position is a grade 21 Engineering Assistant III that currently is at 5875/mo. at the entry level. The current contract expires June 30, 2013, so they'll be negotiating soon. The rate that I stated includes a 5% adjusment for Juneau, so that could conceivably change with the new contract.
I will also check on the seasonal status of the I-man position, I don't think it's supposed to be seasonal.
This is out of the Residency Afidavit, seems kinda vague on #1, so I guess if you come here and establish a permanent domicile, are you a resident on day 1?
Under 02.AAC.07.106, Alaskan residents receive preference in employment with the State of Alaska. Alaskan residence for purposes of employment preference shall be established when:
1) A person is domiciled in the State of Alaska, or
2) A person is presently serving in the military with the intent of being domiciled in the State of Alaska upon completion of military services, or
3) A person can provide documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or post-secondary institution in the State of Alaska or of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) earned while domiciled in Alaska, or
4) A person is presently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in the State of Alaska.
* Domicile: The true and permanent home of a person from which there is no present intention of moving, and to which there is an intention to return whenever away.
Thanks Richard,
I'll watch for the r/w posting....I can be reached at rlshound@gmail.com
Yesterday I was told that we are going to be filling the R/W position, which led me to believe that it wasn't posted yet. I was just informed that the posting recruitment period has passed. Sorry for the miscommunication.
If you still interested and/or qualified there are some other Engineering Assistant positions in Design and Construction listed.
