<p>Job Description</p> <p>Come join the State of Alaska!</p> <p>This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.</p> <p>ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!</p> <p>The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Fairbanks International Airport, is looking for a Program Coordinator 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!</p> <p>What you will be doing:</p> <p>The Program Coordinator 2 will oversee planning studies, coordinate programs, and spearhead strategic initiatives to enhance airport operations and development. This encompasses managing studies, engaging with stakeholders, seeking grants, and ensuring successful plan execution. The position also entails collaborating with various agencies to monitor progress and synchronize airport activities with strategic objectives. Ultimately, it serves as a pivotal hub for coordinating endeavors to enhance operations, attract investment, and nurture airport growth.</p> <p>Our organization, mission, and culture:</p> <p>The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.</p> <p>The benefits of joining our team:</p> <p>Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.</p> <p>The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.</p> <p>The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.</p> <p>The working environment you can expect:</p> <p>This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska.</p> <p>Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.</p> <p>Who we are looking for:</p> <p>The successful candidate will possess the following core-competencies:</p> <ul> <li>Transportation: Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits. </li><li>Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. </li><li>Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. </li></ul> <p>To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions</p> <p>This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.</p> <p>Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. </li></ul> <p>Equivalent to those typically gained by:</p> <p>Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible professional experience developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing a program, project, business, organization, or major components of a program, including having administrative authority over the program/project funding, staff, and/or overall operations.</p> <p>Special Note:</p> <p>"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.</p> <p>"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.</p> <p>"Training" and "education" are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.</p> <p>"Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.</p> <p>"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.</p> <p>Additional Required Information</p> <p>At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):</p> <ul> <li>Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers. </li></ul> <p>AIRPORT SECURITY BADGE</p> <p>Candidates for this position must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542) which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.</p> <p>ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY</p> <p>Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.</p> <p>SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS</p> <p>For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EDUCATION</p> <p>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.</p> <p>SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION</p> <p>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.</p> <p>WORK EXPERIENCE</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EEO STATEMENT</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:</p> <p>Name: Curtis Rogers, Recruitment Coordinator</p> <p>Phone: (907) 474-2542</p> <p>Email: curt.rogers@alaska.gov</p> <p>Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.)</p> <p>Insurance Benefits</p> <ul> <li> <p>Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental</p> </li><li> <p>The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.</p> </li><li> <p>AVTEC</p> </li><li> <p>Confidential</p> </li><li> <p>Correctional Officers</p> </li><li> <p>Marine Engineers</p> </li><li> <p>Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory</p> </li><li> <p>Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union</p> </li><li> <p>Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)</p> </li><li> <p>The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.</p> </li><li> <p>General Government</p> </li><li> <p>Labor, Trades and Crafts</p> </li><li> <p>Public Safety Employees Association</p> </li><li> <p>Masters, Mates & Pilots</p> </li><li> <p>Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)</p> </li></ul> <p>Optional Insurance Benefits</p> <ul> <li> <p>Group-based insurance premiums for</p> </li><li> <p>Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)</p> </li><li> <p>Long-term and short-term disability</p> </li><li> <p>Accidental Death and Dismemberment</p> </li><li> <p>Long-term care (self and eligible family members)</p> </li><li> <p>Supplemental Survivor Benefits</p> </li><li> <p>Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses</p> </li></ul> <p>Retirement Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) </li><li>Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees) </li><li>Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees) </li><li>Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security </li><li>Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program </li><li>Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options </li></ul> <p>See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information</p> <p>Paid Leave & Other Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served </li><li>Twelve (12) paid holidays a year </li></ul> <p>01</p> <p>Please rate your level of proficiency in 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.</p> <ul> <li>Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others. </li><li>Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently. </li><li>Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice. </li><li>Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. </li><li>None of the above. </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Please rate your level of proficiency in Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.</p> <ul> <li>Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others. </li><li>Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently. </li><li>Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice. </li><li>Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. </li><li>None of the above. </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>Please rate your level of proficiency in 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.</p> <ul> <li>Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others. </li><li>Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently. </li><li>Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice. </li><li>Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. </li><li>None of the above. </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>Please rate your level of proficiency in 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.</p> <ul> <li>Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others. </li><li>Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently. </li><li>Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice. </li><li>Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. </li><li>None of the above. </li></ul> <p>05</p> <p>Please rate your level of proficiency in Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.</p> <ul> <li>Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others. </li><li>Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently. </li><li>Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice. </li><li>Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. </li><li>None of the above. </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>Please rate your level of proficiency in Transportation: Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits.</p> <ul> <li>Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others. </li><li>Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently. </li><li>Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice. </li><li>Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. </li><li>None of the above. </li></ul> <p>07</p> <p>Please rate your level of proficiency in Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.</p> <ul> <li>Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others. </li><li>Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently. </li><li>Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice. </li><li>Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. </li><li>None of the above. </li></ul> <p>08</p> <p>Please rate your level of proficiency in Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.</p> <ul> <li>Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others. </li><li>Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently. </li><li>Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice. </li><li>Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. </li><li>None of the above. </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer State of Alaska</p> <p>Address PO Box 110201</p> <p>Juneau, Alaska, 99811</p> <p>Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)</p> <p>(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)</p> <p>Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/</p>