Transportation Planner 2

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions 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. ATTENTION ALL STATE OF ALASKA EMPLOYEES! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery is looking for a Transportation Planner 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving! What You Will Be Doing: This is an exciting planning 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 our Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and communities to address transportation and infrastructure needs across the State. The specific duties will vary in nature and may include working with the MPOs on complex planning studies, Metropolitan Transportation Plans, Transportation Improvement Programs, 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 the broader DOT&PF Central Region planning effort. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' (DOT&PF) mission is to “Keep Alaska Moving” and the work we do impacts the lives of all Alaskans! Our highways, airports, as well as ferries and harbors are important resources that meet transportation needs of our State. Transportation infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting our economy by serving communities throughout the State. Planning within DOT&PF ‘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 to address transportation needs. DOT&PF is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service. 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. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is located in Anchorage. The position will have an office within the Central Region Headquarters building located near the Anchorage airport and on the banks of Lake Hood, the worlds 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…

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