Research and Technology Transfer Manager (Engineer/Architect 2/3, PCN 252469)

Job Description

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

Are you ready to lead the way in advancing Alaska’s transportation system? The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Data Modernization & Innovation Office, is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking individual to serve as Research and Technology Transfer Manager. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the future of Alaska’s transportation infrastructure, fostering cutting-edge research and innovative solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and resilience across the state.

Depending on the selected applicant, this position can be filled in Juneau, Fairbanks, or Anchorage. Salary information is listed below: 

Engineer/Architect 2:

Juneau: $4,340.00 / Biweekly

Fairbanks: $4,257.60 / Biweekly

Anchorage: $4,133.60 / Biweekly

Engineer/Architect 3:

Juneau: $4,974.40 / Biweekly

Fairbanks: $4,880.00 / Biweekly

Anchorage: $4,737.60 / Biweekly

What you will be doing:
This position leads the Research and Technology Transfer section, helping DOT&PF move promising ideas from research into practical tools, processes, training, and programs that benefit Alaska’s transportation system. The incumbent will guide research, innovation, and technology transfer efforts that support safe, efficient, and resilient transportation systems. You will work with department leadership, technical experts, universities, federal partners, local agencies, and industry groups to identify research needs, test new approaches, and share successful practices across the department and transportation community.

In this role, you will:

• Lead research and pilot programs focused on improving the safety, sustainability, resiliency, and performance of Alaska’s transportation systems.

• Help advance emerging tools and technologies, including drones, AI-supported asset collection, bridge and infrastructure analysis, data systems, and other transportation solutions.

• Use research, data, and technology to support better decisions, improve operations, and inform policy and program development.

• Build partnerships with internal teams, universities, federal agencies, local governments, industry experts, and other transportation organizations.

• Promote the transfer of knowledge from research into practice through training, technical assistance, communication, and workforce development.

• Support and mentor staff while encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
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.
  

The benefits of joining our team:

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.

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/.

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.

The working environment you can expect:

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. 

Who we are looking for: 
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:  

• Creativity and Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.
• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Special Note:

• The selected candidate must possess a valid driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer/Architect 2
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.

Engineer/Architect 3
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and three years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect series), 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

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

• Copy of your Professional Engineering (P.E.) License Number (only if licensed outside the State of Alaska).
• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.  
• Copy of Valid Drivers License

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY 

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. 

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the Engineer/Architect 2 or Engineer/Architect 3 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at a lower level, promotion to the higher level will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class. 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS 

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.

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: Christine Langley, Division Director
Phone: (907) 347-3730
Email: christine.langley@alaska.gov  

Salary : $4,134 - $4,974