Environmental program manager

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Soldotna, Fairbanks, or Juneau.

Pay will be determined based on

location

of selected individual.

Anchorage and Soldotna salary:
$3,152.80

Fairbanks salary:
$3,247.20

Juneau salary:
$3,310.40

What you will be doing:

The Contaminated Sites (CS) program is looking for a Program Manager to lead a site cleanup unit focused on private and civilian federal contaminated sites and oversee the Underground Storage Tank unit.

This dynamic position coordinates contaminated site investigation and cleanup activities with civilian federal agencies and private entities operating on Alaska's North Slope and across the state.

This position supervises a team of six project managers and participates in overall program management activities including the development of guidance and regulations.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

Our program's mission is to protect human health and the environment by identifying, overseeing, and conducting contaminated site cleanups throughout Alaska.

We work with responsible parties and stakeholders with various backgrounds and interests including industry, tribes, local governments, citizen groups, and others to ensure contaminated sites are properly cleaned up and managed in accordance with Alaska regulations.

From the corner gas station to the North Slope oilfields and across the varied landscapes of Alaska, the CS program and our dedicated team of professionals works to keep the public informed of issues in their communities and to provide clear guidance and direction on contaminated sites to the regulated community.

The benefits of joining our team:

There are many benefits to joining the CS team including a positive work atmosphere with dedicated professional staff and opportunities for advancement and continuing education.

Perhaps the greatest benefit is the ability to use your current skills while developing new ones across a wide array of fields both technical and non-technical and the opportunity to do work that really matters in the community where you live and across the entire State.

We value each member of the CS team and work collaboratively to implement rational, defensible decision making in protecting public health and the environment.

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The working environment you can expect:
This position may be located in Fairbanks, Juneau, Anchorage, or Soldotna.

The work environment is friendly, professional and collaborative with regular interaction with colleagues in the program, other programs within DEC, and with the general public.

Part time telework is an option upon approval.

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
Successful candidates will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Professional level experience and a thorough understanding of contaminated sites regulations, guidance, and policies that are the basis for contaminated sites characterization and cleanup activities in Alaska.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

Strong supervisory and mentoring skills and an ability to work with people of varying expertise and to help them achieve their full potential.

An ability to work collaboratively and lead a team to solve complex challenges.

An ability to understand technical scientific principles and discuss them with other professionals and to explain such principles to non-technical individuals.

Special Notice:
Valid State of Alaska Driver`s License is Required (required by ADOT).
Current HAZWOPER Certification is Required (per 29 CFR Can be obtained after hire)
Occasional in-state travel
Infrequent out of state travel
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.

Stakeholder Management

• Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

Performance Management

• Knowledge of performance management concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, monitoring, rating, and rewarding employee performance.

Compliance

• Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

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

Advanced professional experience in environmental regulation compliance, pollution control, environmental damage recovery, or programs to improve or protect environmental quality; or evaluating the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts of construction projects; preparing environmental documentation; and determining, negotiating, and monitoring permitted activities.

Additional Required Information

A cover letter isrequired for this position.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Cover Letter
Resume

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW
At least three references

COVER LETTER

The cover letter will be considered as a writing sample, and it will be used, in part, to determine which applicants advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.

Please attach the cover letter as a separate document to your application before applying online.

If unable to attach to your application, email or fax the cover letter to the contact number provided in the job posting prior to the closing date of this recruitment .

Your cover letter will beused to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

Omission of any required documentationwill result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

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

residency definition

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.

NOTE:
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

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:

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at toll free) or 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 '' domains.

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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 or in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at toll free) or if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to

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Contact Information

For specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager:

Bill O'Connell
Environmental Program Manager 2

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
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

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)
Optional Insurance Benefits

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
See

for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Eleven paid holidays a year
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Do you have professional level experience working with contaminated sites and related environmental regulations and guidance?

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Do you have experience successfully supervising and mentoring others?

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Do you possess strong oral and written communication skills?

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Have you worked with scientific principles and are you able to discuss them with other science professionals as well and the general public?

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This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Soldotna, Fairbanks or Juneau. Please indicate which location you wish to be considered for.

Anchorage
Soldotna
Fairbanks
Juneau

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