New Job Environmental Program Specialist 4 (Pcn 187571) In Alaska

What you will be doing:
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Contaminated Sites Program is looking to hire an Environmental Program Specialist (EPS) 4 position. This is a full-time permanent position being recruited statewide which can be stationed in Fairbanks, Juneau, Soldotna or Anchorage, Alaska. This advanced level project manager position, independently and with limited direction, regulates and monitors characterization and cleanup of oil and hazardous substance contaminated sites on Department of Defense (DOD) facilities and other assigned sites. The incumbent will assist the Defense State Memorandum of Agreement (DSMOA) Unit manager with budget planning and hiring and lead a team of two Environmental Program Specialists and contract support staff tasked with oversight of National Priorities List facilities and other complex sites located in interior Alaska. The incumbent will represent the department at public meetings and coordinate with the DOD in their community outreach efforts. Some of the sites assigned to this position or the positions supervised are in remote locations that may require travel and interface with remote communities.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Contaminated Sites Program’s mission is to protect human health and the environment by identifying, overseeing, and conducting contaminated site cleanup throughout Alaska. We work with responsible parties and stakeholders with various backgrounds and interests including industry, tribes, federal government agencies, local communities, citizens groups, and others to ensure that sites are properly cleaned up in accordance with federal and state regulations. We currently track the cleanup activities on over 8,000 contaminated sites. Providing clear and accurate, information is crucial to allow community members to understand the contaminated site cleanup process and how it applies to sites that they are concerned about so they can provide appropriate input. In this position you will have to communicate both technical and non-technical information (both verbally and in writing) to a diverse range of people and provide regulatory oversight for multiple contaminated sites you will manage.

The benefits of joining our team:
This position is part of a unit overseeing cleanup at Department of Defense owned sites (primarily military installations and Formerly Used Defense Sites). In this position there are many opportunities for training and personal growth. We offer many technical trainings within the program and encourage staff to attend other relevant in-person and virtual trainings to continue learning and development. We hold weekly section meetings; monthly program meetings and you will have an opportunity to participate in meetings with the contaminated sites management team every other month. You will have a direct impact on reducing risk to our communities through the work you do managing cleanup of contaminated sites. You will have a significant role in developing junior project managers under your supervision.

The working environment you can expect:
This position will be in Juneau, Fairbanks, Soldotna or Anchorage, based on the selected candidate. The work environment is friendly, professional, and collaborative. The Contaminated Sites Program maintains a positive team atmosphere both in-person and through group discussions on Microsoft Teams. Our staff are working a combination of in-person (in the office) and teleworking. This position is primarily an office job, however there are opportunities to travel for meetings, site inspections and training.

We are looking for people with any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with some, or all of following competencies:

• 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.
• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Developing Others: Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Oral 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 presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Special Note:

• A valid drivers license is required

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the following competencies

• Scientific Research - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of scientific principles related to environmental, ecological, biological, or physical science and the methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
• Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• 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.
• Oral 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 presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• 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.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an environmental, physical, biological, or natural science; engineering; planning; or natural resources.
AND
Professional experience evaluating, documenting, and monitoring environmental and socio-economic impacts of changes in the built environment or applying environmental regulations and pollution controls for damage recovery or to protect or improve environmental quality.

Additional Required Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

• Three (3) professional references that can be contacted. Include name, daytime phone number, and email address (if possible).
• All college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) if using education to meet the competencies. Please provide them at the time of interview if they are not included with your application.
• A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should discuss how the applicant meets the minimum qualification competencies and the additional desired competencies. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

EDUCATION
To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, 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 being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview or if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education 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. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please 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. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.

If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

NOTE : Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 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.

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Contact Information

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information