Third Assistant Engineer

 ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS! 

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Alaska Marine Highway System is looking for a Third Mate to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:
As a 3rd Assistant Engineer, you will oversee the safe and efficient operation of engineering machinery, equipment, and spaces, logging all relevant data. Your responsibilities include to conducting routine maintenance and repairs on engine room machinery and auxiliary equipment, as well as supervising repairs performed by ship crew, technicians contracted in shipyards or other shore-side facilities. In addition to your crucial role in monitoring and ensuring the functionality of the engineering systems, you will actively participate as a leader in lifeboat and emergency response teams. A key aspect of your role involves ensuring a professional watch, well-informed and execute their duties effectively. Reporting to the First Assistant Engineer, you will not only manage the technical aspects of the role but also undertake any other assigned duties to contribute to the overall success of the team.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect.  We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results.  We find success in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

The benefits of joining our team:
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/

AMHS provides upward mobility and progressive advancement opportunity to higher paying positions. New hires who successfully complete their probationary period can apply for regularly assigned bid positions if they meet the MQ's (Minimum Qualifications). Union seniority plays a major role in how the work is assigned and how the bid positions are awarded. However, while building up seniority, it is not unusual for the new hires to work higher paying positions before being able to bid, through onboard upgrades, especially during the busy summer season. 

The working environment you can expect:
This is a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with a diverse workforce. Room and board are provided while on assignment. Crew stays in shared or single quarters depending on the vessel, and meals are provided in the crew and/or officers’ mess. AMHS is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace and has a strictly enforced Drug & Alcohol Policy. All employees stationed onboard, including new hires utilizing housing assistance, are subject to all DOT&PF and AMHS policies. There is zero tolerance for Drug and Alcohol policy violations.

• Schedule & Assignments: AMHS vessels operate in a 24/7 work environment with variable crewing schedules. In general, periodic crew assignments are based on a 2 Weeks-On and 2 Weeks-Off rotation with some exceptions. On vessels operating in the Southwest route, your assignment duration will depend on the lengths of absence of the crew member you relieve. Once onboard, the daily schedule during each assignment may vary from 8 hours to 12 hours depending on the route/vessel. Vessel supervisors set work schedules upon signing on to the vessel that may include split shifts. Crew lists are posted every 2 weeks by the AMHS Dispatch Office, which handles all crew scheduling. Please note: Work assignments are scheduled by Dispatch based on operational needs and in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Seniority plays a major role in how work is assigned.
• Routes & Change Ports: AMHS operates in two distinctive routes. The Southeast (SE) route serves the communities between Bellingham, WA and Skagway, AK. The majority of AMHS vessels operate on this route. The other, more remote route is the Southwest (SW), which includes the communities between Cordova and the Aleutian Chain. 

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, the successful candidate will be required to possess the following:

1. Valid U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issued Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC) endorsed with the following:
   • STCW Endorsements: (indicated by Roman Numerals)
     • Basic (Safety) Training (VI/1)
     • Proficiency in the Use of Survival Craft (VI/2)
     • Officer in Charge of a Watch (III/1) (Waiver-able based on need)
     • Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VI/6)
   • National Endorsements:
     • Third Assistant Engineer Motor Propelled Vessels (any HP)
     • Lifeboat Operator
2. Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) (color copy)
3. Current DOT Drug (within the last 6 months)
4. Current USCG Medical Certificate (STCW 2yr date)
5. Valid Driver’s License

***Please read the following carefully. As a reminder, ensure your application is complete and includes a detailed work history that demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications.***

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

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
 
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.

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the Recruitment Coordinator at: 

Name: Alexia de Hoyos, Recruitment Coordinator

Email: alexia.dehoyos@alaska.gov

Salary : $45