- Salary: $2,940.00 – $3,087.00 Biweekly
- Locatio: Multiple Locations, AK
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Number: 48886
- Department: Environmental Conservation
- Division: Water
- Opening Date: 01/10/2025
- Closing Date: 1/31/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
- Division: Water
- Position Open To: All State Employees
- Bargaining Unit: General Government
- Range: 20
Job Description
This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.
The Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water is recruiting for an Environmental Program Specialist 4 in Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Fairbanks, or Juneau!
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR STATE OF ALASKA EMPLOYEES ONLY
Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla salary: $2,940.00
Fairbanks salary: $3,028.50
Juneau salary: $3,087.00
What You Will Be Doing: This permanent, full-time position with the Water Quality team at the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) primarily focuses on the relationship between environmental science and its application in the management of natural resources. You will need to maintain a current understanding of water quality research and public administration and policy, and use that knowledge to draft state regulations and assist with their implementation. This will involve working with large datasets, complex regulations, and various state and federal agencies.
Mission and Values/Culture:
The Division of Water, Water Quality group is a unique program within the Department of Environmental Conservation. We work to improve and protect Alaska’s waters in many ways, including developing water quality regulations, addressing nonpoint source pollution, assessing surface water quality, assisting with quality assurance, and reviewing onsite wastewater systems. We are a small, tight knit group of scientists and engineers who are passionate about what we do. The Water Quality Standards coordinator works to meet DEC’s mission by drafting regulations that are used as the basis for permitting decisions, protection of human health and the environment, and regulatory compliance.
Benefits of Joining Our Team: Whether you’re looking to apply a love of challenging questions and issues, public planning, or environmental science this position will offer you an excellent opportunity. The work of the WQS Coordinator spans many diverse fields such as law, statistical analysis, data science, hydrology, aquatic ecology, chemistry, and public engagement; knowledge of analytical and software tools such as R and GIS would be an asset to this position. A flexible work schedule, telework options, and formal and informal training opportunities are provided.
The Working Environment You Can Expect: Your primary workstation may be located in any of the DEC offices statewide (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Soldotna, Wasilla). While most of your work will be in an office setting, there is occasional travel to participate in field work and site inspections to remote Alaskan locations. Example work assignments include conducting independent research, drafting of summary findings for DEC leadership, and engaging with the general public on issues associated with water quality.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
- Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
- 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
- Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
- 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.
- Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!
Special Notice:
- DEC Inspector Credentials are required (can be obtained after hire)
- Valid driver`s license is required
- Occasional travel is required
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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
At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials:
- Unofficial copies of college transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications
- (3) three professional references, including name, relationship and current phone number
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.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR STATE OF ALASKA EMPLOYEES ONLY
Candidates must currently hold permanent employment status within their current period of service, or have transfer rights, or, if separated, have rehire rights to this job classification.
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
For specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager:
Terri Lomax
Water Quality Program Manager
907-26-7635
Agency: State of Alaska
Address: PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone: (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number) (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website: http://workplace.alaska.gov/
