Shoreside Support & Administration
Shoreside Support and Administration consists of various departments. Each department provides all of the necessary land-based support that is needed to keep the system running. Aside from Reservations located at the Juneau Central Office (JCO) and the Terminals that are located in port communities, most of these departments operate out of Ketchikan in either the Ketchikan Central Office (KCO) or the Marine Engineering Facility (MEF).
Executive Management: Includes Executive Managment with ISM
Business Development: Computer Services, Finance, Administration, Information Technology, Marketing, Reservations & Sales, Terminals and Terminal Services.
Marine Engineering: Vessel Engineering and Marine Facilities
Marine Operations: Passenger Services, Vessel Operations, Licensed & Unlicensed Dispatching, Training and Vessel Scheduling, Security, Environmental Compliance and Safety.
Currently recruiting for:
Currently recruiting for: Administrative Assistant 3 - Marine Engineering Department and Port Engineer Support - KETCHIKAN
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!
What you will be doing:
In this role, you'll take the helm of our administrative operations, overseeing essential reports, coordinating vessel
overhaul planning, and working closely with Chief Engineers to ensure everything is shipshape. You'll be responsible
for managing critical document tracking, leading fleet-wide maintenance system upgrades, and navigating complex project coordination.
Flexibility is key, as you'll be on standby for weekend work, travel, and ready to respond to vessel emergencies or tight project
deadlines. Become an integral part of a local community in the Great State of Alaska, and work with the DOT&PF and AMHS
Central Office to facilitate travel and provide a
cohesive Marine Transportation system for its members, Alaskans and its frequent visitors.
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 is located in Ketchikan, Alaska.
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.
Please see here for more information about the State of Alaska's benefits package and retirement plan: 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:
- 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.
- Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty.
- Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
- Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- 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.