Civil Engineer I - DEHE Engineering

About the Organization

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people served and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, including comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training, and rural water and sanitation systems construction. ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States and Alaska’s second-largest health employer, with over 3,100 employees offering health services across the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

About the Role

Under limited supervision, provides complex design services and coordination of sanitation and health facilities projects for the Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE).

Responsibilities

• Assists in project design and coordination services for the construction of sanitation and health facilities projects in rural communities.
• Provides assistance in preparing construction drawings and documents.
• Investigates sites, analyzes soil samples, and performs surveying work.
• Collaborates with specialists and other engineers to produce construction plans.
• Reviews designs and specifications submitted by vendors and contractors.
• Assists with the development of project plan sets and engineering designs.
• Provides computer-aided design for civil engineering projects.
• Researches technical specifications for material and equipment purchases.
• Monitors quality control and assurance programs.
• Provides technical support to field staff to facilitate construction.
• Provides technical assistance for and engineering evaluations of health and sanitation facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college program, or the ability to obtain the degree within twelve (12) months of accepting the position.
• Travels frequently within Alaska in small fixed-wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska may also be required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of construction.
• Knowledge of applicable environmental health statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, and other operational guidelines and directives.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Land Desktop.
• Skill in analyzing environmental health issues and preparing recommendations based on findings.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Skill in design and layout of civil site design.
• Skill in effectively working with teams.
• Skill in reading and evaluating technical drawings and schematics.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and representatives from village communities and state and Federal agencies.
• Skill in operating a personal computer, utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-share Dental and Vision Insurances.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.