Environmental Program Specialist 1/2/3 (PCN 187593)

The State of Alaska is hiring an Environmental Program Specialist (EPS) 1/2/3 for its Anchorage or Fairbanks offices, focusing on oil spill prevention and response. Responsibilities include emergency response, compliance inspections, and technical outreach. The position offers a flexible 37.5-hour work week, with part-time remote work possible after probation. Candidates must be Alaska residents. Salaries vary by location and level.
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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Required Information

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 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: 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 ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

EEO STATEMENTThe 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:

Bernie Nowicki

Environmental Program Manager 1

Office Phone: 907-269-8149

Business Cell: 907-831-1844

bernie.nowicki@alaska.gov