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Alaska State Troopers

Building Management Specialist, Anchorage (PCN 060505)

Alaska State Troopers, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507

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This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

The Department of Family & Community Services is recruiting for a Building Management Specialist in Anchorage!

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing This position is primarily responsible for the management of the Dept of Family and Community Services’ (DFCS) capital development and deferred maintenance projects. Responsibilities can include preparation of specifications and design documents of inclusion in construction contracts, developing project budgets, functioning as the department (DFCS) representative once projects are funded, and inspecting work for compliance. All job functions must be completed in accordance with the applicable laws, statutes, regulations, administrative manuals, policies and procedures for procurement. Specific tasks include managing construction projects from inception to conclusion. Including coordination with the project contractor, DOT/PF engineers, design and engineering consultants, and stakeholders from the divisions.

Mission and Values/Culture The mission of the Department of Family and Community Services is "To provide support, safety, and personal well-being for vulnerable Alaskans."

The Facilities Team supports five divisions within the department and prides itself on its cohesive, flexible, and fun nature while possessing a high level of professionalism. Our primary goal is to add value and functionality to the facilities owned by the department.

Benefits of Joining Our Team We strive to encourage and challenge each other, share knowledge/perspective, cross train, and diversify our individual skillsets in team development opportunities. Due to the size of DFCS, there are many possibilities for you to experience a wide variety of construction procurement projects with the added benefit of networking opportunities. We also offer:

Continued professional growth and development opportunities.

Competitive health and retirement benefits.

Twelve (12) paid holidays; personal leave accrual with a rate increase based on service time.

Supportive environment.

The Working Environment You Can Expect This position will be filled in Anchorage. The Anchorage office is in the Frontier Building, located in midtown Anchorage. This office has been recently renovated and offers a vibrant setting and ample parking as well as several stores or restaurants within walking distance.

A typical workday in this position might include monitoring and maintaining construction contracts, managing construction projects and professional services contracts, reviewing bid proposals, developing and facilitating a variety of construction solicitations, responding to email, traveling to local facilities, or meeting with project contractors and stakeholders.

While telework isn’t typical, we support flexibility and balance through alternate schedules and leave options.

Who We Are Looking For We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

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.

Stakeholder Management:

Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

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.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889737

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications 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.

Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Building and Construction:

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.

Facilities:

Knowledge of the physical, engineering, and experimental equipment and operational characteristics of facilities, and safety and equipment development designed to support activities.

Project Management:

Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

Safety Engineering:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the design and use of facilities, equipment, operations, and work processes.

Equivalent to those typically gained by: Education or training in engineering, architecture, business administration, or a closely related field and/or progressively responsible experience in facilities construction, operation, maintenance or repair; building management, structural engineering, architecture, or licensed general contracting.

Professional experience may include work as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Additional Required Information At the time of the interview, please provide the following:

Include your two most recent performance evaluations.

Submit transcripts if using education to meet minimum requirements.

Supplemental Questions For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. 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 proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. You must also complete the “References” section in the application. In the reference section please provide contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies, in which one (1) of the three (3) references must be a current or former direct supervisor.

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 1-800-587-4095 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.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at: Maria Cunningham / Talent Acquisition Specialist

maria.cunningham@alaska.gov

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