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Location : Fairbanks or Juneau or Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44302
Department: Transportation & Public Facilities
Division: Commissioner's Office
Opening Date: 02/16/2024
Closing Date: 3/20/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Commissioners Office
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Supervisory
Range: 23
Job Description
RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE
The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.
ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!
Join the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Commissioner's Office as our Chief Contracting Officer! Lead the contracting team in procuring and managing construction and engineering services for DOT&PF projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders, evaluate contractor performance, and drive excellence in Alaska's transportation infrastructure.
Depending on the selected applicant's location, this position can be filled in Fairbanks, Juneau, or Anchorage. Salary information is listed below:
Fairbanks: $$3706.40 / bi-weekly
Juneau: $3778.40 / bi-weekly
Anchorage: $3598.40 / bi-weekly
What you will be doing:
The Chief Contracts Officer has statewide responsibility for establishing standards and methodologies and ensuring compliance with all state and federal requirements governing the procurement/contracting of construction services and materials for the Executive Branch of the state. This single-position job class has responsibility for overseeing all activities in the specialized areas of construction procurement and contracts and is responsible for the implementation and delegation of the department's statutory authority for construction to staff within the agency and to all agencies within the executive branch.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
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 working environment you can expect:This position can be located in Fairbanks, Juneau or Anchorage.
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.
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.
Who we are looking for:Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/
Minimum Qualifications
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Progressively responsible professional experience in public procurement, which includes supervision and may include large-scale procurement of supplies, services, or professional services, or; exercising direction over professional staff who provide large scale multi-agency contracting and procurement services, or; serving as the administrative head of the procurement program for a large agency, with overall responsibility for supply, property control, professional services and other contracting activities.
Special Note:
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. This includes ensuring the PD is in OPD and within recency standards for recruitment.
"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.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
Please submit a cover letter, a professional business format, describing the knowledge, skills and abilities you have gained with previous education and work experience that speaks to the competencies listed in the minimum qualifications and the who we are looking for section listed below.
Please describe your education and experience for the below competencies:
Civil Engineering
Compliance
Contracting/Procurement
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Influencing/Negotiating
Decision Making
Oral and Written Communication
Technical Competence
Teamwork
Accountability
The cover letter will be considered a professional writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants who do not submit a clear, well organized, informative cover letter meeting the requirements detailed above may not be considered for an interview.
ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
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 EDUCATIONEducation 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 EXPERIENCEIf 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...
Location : Fairbanks or Juneau or Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44302
Department: Transportation & Public Facilities
Division: Commissioner's Office
Opening Date: 02/16/2024
Closing Date: 3/20/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Commissioners Office
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Supervisory
Range: 23
Job Description
RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE
The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.
ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!
Join the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Commissioner's Office as our Chief Contracting Officer! Lead the contracting team in procuring and managing construction and engineering services for DOT&PF projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders, evaluate contractor performance, and drive excellence in Alaska's transportation infrastructure.
Depending on the selected applicant's location, this position can be filled in Fairbanks, Juneau, or Anchorage. Salary information is listed below:
Fairbanks: $$3706.40 / bi-weekly
Juneau: $3778.40 / bi-weekly
Anchorage: $3598.40 / bi-weekly
What you will be doing:
The Chief Contracts Officer has statewide responsibility for establishing standards and methodologies and ensuring compliance with all state and federal requirements governing the procurement/contracting of construction services and materials for the Executive Branch of the state. This single-position job class has responsibility for overseeing all activities in the specialized areas of construction procurement and contracts and is responsible for the implementation and delegation of the department's statutory authority for construction to staff within the agency and to all agencies within the executive branch.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
- Oversees the procurement of the design and construction of all highways, bridges, airports, buildings, ferries and state equipment fleet for all executive branch agencies in the State as defined in AS 36.30.005 and 36.30.015.
- Administers all executive branch construction protest and contract claim appeals, procurement violations, and all Alaska International Airport System and Rural Airport permits, lease, and concession appeals.
- Overall responsibility for the administration and implementation of the construction related professional services contracting function for the executive branch; ensuring that Professional Services Agreements are established and awarded in full compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations, policies and procedures.
- Provides guidance to staff and delegated agencies prior to the review and approval of special procurement requests and reports. These include but are not limited to Requests for Alternate Procurement Methods ("Waiver"), Public Interest Findings, Force Account Determinations, Innovative Procurements, and Design/Build Determinations.
- Provide training, advice and assistance to the department contracting staff and executive branch agencies that hold Construction Contracting Warrants and delegation of authority. This relates to the consultant selection, design, construction, and administration aspects of delegated construction authority and is responsible for all aspects of development, training, and administering the Construction Contracting Warrant system.
- Prepares certain fiscal notes, position papers, testimony and suggested language changes to pending legislation, and on legislation.
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 working environment you can expect:This position can be located in Fairbanks, Juneau or Anchorage.
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.
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.
Who we are looking for:Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
- Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
- Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/
Minimum Qualifications
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:
- Civil Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.
- Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
- Contracting/Procurement: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and 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.
- Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions.
- 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.
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Progressively responsible professional experience in public procurement, which includes supervision and may include large-scale procurement of supplies, services, or professional services, or; exercising direction over professional staff who provide large scale multi-agency contracting and procurement services, or; serving as the administrative head of the procurement program for a large agency, with overall responsibility for supply, property control, professional services and other contracting activities.
Special Note:
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. This includes ensuring the PD is in OPD and within recency standards for recruitment.
"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.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
Please submit a cover letter, a professional business format, describing the knowledge, skills and abilities you have gained with previous education and work experience that speaks to the competencies listed in the minimum qualifications and the who we are looking for section listed below.
Please describe your education and experience for the below competencies:
Civil Engineering
Compliance
Contracting/Procurement
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Influencing/Negotiating
Decision Making
Oral and Written Communication
Technical Competence
Teamwork
Accountability
The cover letter will be considered a professional writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants who do not submit a clear, well organized, informative cover letter meeting the requirements detailed above may not be considered for an interview.
ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
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 EDUCATIONEducation 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 EXPERIENCEIf 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...
