Environmental Program Specialist 1/2/3 (PCN 187593) - Full-time

About the Department

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our  to determine if you qualify.

This position is being recruited for in Anchorage or Fairbanks. 

Pay will be determined based on location and level of selected individual.

Anchorage salary: $25.88 / $29.73 / $34.25

Fairbanks salary: $26.66 / $30.62 / $35.28

What you will be doing:

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC), Division of Spill Prevention and Response is recruiting a flexibly staffed Environmental Program Specialist (EPS) 1/2/3 position in the Prevention Preparedness and Response Program. The job requires a resourceful candidate who enjoys working as a team member and independently in the following activities: 

• Filling key positions on Incident Management Teams during real-world emergency response and during local training exercise 
• Working with industry in keeping oil discharge prevention and contingency plans effective for regulated non-crude oil terminals   and regulated marine oil tankers and oil tank barges
• Conducting compliance inspections on bulk fuel terminals, oil tankers and oil tank barges.
• Negotiating cleanup plans, providing oversight of cleanup and sampling activities for follow-on non-emergency spill cleanup 
• Providing technical outreach and investigating oil/HAZMAT spill incidents for possible enforcement actions.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Prevention Preparedness and Response Program mission is to protect public safety, public health and the environment by preventing and mitigating the effects of oil and hazardous substance releases from both regulated and unregulated sources and ensuring their cleanup through government and industry planning and rapid response. Our values include respecting and addressing the concerns of Alaska's citizens while adhering to Alaska Oil and Other Hazardous Substances Pollution Control Statutes and Regulations. 

The benefits of joining our team:

The benefits of joining ADEC include working in a relaxed environment on a small team.  The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise in oil spill cleanup technologies, bulk fuel terminal and marine oil vessels, spill prevention technologies, oil spill preparedness planning and preparedness verification.  The position provides a stable yet flexible 37.5-hour work week and part-time remote work after completion of the probationary period. 

The working environment you can expect:

This position is based out of either the Anchorage or Fairbanks ADEC office. While mostly an office job, routine travel is expected to conduct emergency response/spill cleanup follow-ups, land-based oil terminal and marine oil vessel inspections, participate in response exercises, and maintaining the departments pre-positioned community spill response Conex’s and vessel emergency towing systems. Travel is throughout the diverse communities of the Aleutian East Borough, Bristol Bay Borough, Lake and Peninsula Borough, Pribilof islands and the following Census Areas;  Aleutian West, Bethel, Dillingham and Kusilvak. Travel can also be for state-wide response at any time including nights, weekends and holidays with possible changes in work times (day vs. night), longer shifts (12 hours or more) and for up to 2-weeks durations. While working outdoors you will be required to wear personal protection equipment; e.g. hardhat, protective footwear, etc., etc. and as required a respirator (half and/or full-face). You will be required to perform after-hours on-call duty on a regular rotation approximately 2-4 weeks per year. 

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas: 

This position is flexibly staffed and will be filled at either the 1, 2 or 3 classification level depending on the applicant's training, education and/or experience demonstrated within their application profile.  If filled at a lower level, promotion to the higher level will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period, required training and meeting the minimum position-specific competencies of the higher job class.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all the following position specific competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• 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.

Special Notice:

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate with a current 8-hour refresher class.  (This can be obtained after hire) 
• NIMS Incident Command System 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certificates.  (This can be obtained after hire)
• Must possess a valid driver's license, be able to safely operate a motor vehicle, and maintain the license throughout employment.

Position Duties

Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Range 14):

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

• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, 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.
• 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.

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.

Environmental Program Specialist 2 (Range 16):

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

• Environmental Science - Knowledge of the interdisciplinary concepts, principles, theories, and methods of investigating the natural and physical environment, including examination of ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geography, atmospheric, and other related sciences in the protection and improvement of the environment and its resources.
• 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.
• Critical Thinking - Analyzes and evaluates data to draw logical and well-reasoned conclusions.
• 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.

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 developing knowledge and skills in environmental regulations, pollution control, environmental damage recovery, or programs to improve or protect environmental quality; or learning to evaluate the potential environmental and socio-economic impacts of construction projects; prepare environmental documentation; and determine, negotiate, and monitor permitted activities.

Environmental Program Specialist 3 (Range 18):

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.

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 developing knowledge and skills in environmental regulations, pollution control, environmental damage recovery, or programs to improve or protect environmental quality; or learning to evaluate the potential environmental and socio-economic impacts of construction projects; prepare environmental documentation; and determine, negotiate, and monitor permitted activities.

Minimum Qualifications

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION

• Include copies of academic transcript/s if using education to meet the minimum qualifications. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
• Ensure that all relevant and/or comparable experience related to the position specific competencies (Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Self-Management, and Technical Competence) for this position is clearly documented in the application. 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW

• Three (3) professional references and current contact numbers, including two (2) current or former supervisors/professors. 
• One writing sample – can be a technical/analytical report, or other item displaying your writing skills.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.  
 
 
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
 
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our  to determine if you qualify.
 
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
  
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.
  
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