Environmental Program Specialist 3 (Pcn 187768)

This position is open to All Applicants

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

Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual.

Anchorage salary: $32.62 hourly

Fairbanks salary: $33.60 hourly

Juneau salary: $34.25 hourly

What you will be doing:

The Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water is recruiting for an Environmental Program Specialist (EPS) 3 position in the Compliance Program. You will work in the Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) Enforcement Section with a committed team of dedicated and experienced environmental professionals to make a difference in protecting water quality, human health, and the environment. The position assists in developing, negotiating, finalizing, and tracking civil Clean Water Act/ APDES enforcement actions to bring responsible parties into compliance in collaboration with the Alaska Department of Law.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation staff is dedicated to conserving, improving, and protecting Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans.  The Division of Water Enforcement Section is staffed with dedicated, hard working professionals in an environment of camaraderie.

This position works with responsible parties, inspectors, APDES permitting, funding, engineering staff, and the Department of Law to develop, negotiate, finalize, and track formal enforcement actions. Formal enforcement contributes to the Division of Water's success in implementing the APDES program.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation staff is dedicated to conserving, improving, and protecting Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans. The Division of Water establishes standards for receiving water cleanliness and regulates discharges to waters and wetlands via discharge permits issued for numerous activities, including mining, seafood processing, oil and gas, construction and industrial storm water, domestic and miscellaneous industrial wastewater.

The benefits of joining the APDES Enforcement Section include the opportunity to become a member of a fast-paced environment surrounded by a wealth of knowledge. Members of the team enjoy the comradery of coworkers and a structured training program. Working for the Department of Environmental Conservation provides a stable, but flexible, work schedule and the satisfaction of knowing that you will work directly with the regulated community to protect the environment.

The working environment you can expect:

The work environment of this position will be primarily in an office setting with infrequent travel necessary. The position is being recruited in the Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau locations. The normal day-to-day of the position will require coordination with other sections within the Division of Water, other Departments such as the Department of Law, or Federal, City, and State agencies as well as the regulated community in the context of enforcement of their permits.

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

You must describe your education and experience that provides you with these 5 specific competencies in your cover letter to be considered for an interview for this position

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
  
  Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

• Critical Thinking: Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• 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.

• Negotiation: Works with others towards an agreement that may involve exchanging specific resources or resolving differences.

Special Notice:

A valid Alaskan Driver's License is required

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.

A cover letter is required for this position.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION

• A cover letter is required as part of this recruitment. The cover letter should address each of the five desired competencies listed in this posting. Applicants which fail to submit a cover letter within their applicant profile that contains all the requirements will not be considered for this position.

• Writing sample (in addition to cover letter)

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required as part of this recruitment. The cover letter should address each of the five desired competencies listed in this posting. Applicants which fail to submit a cover letter within their applicant profile that contains all the requirements will not be considered for this position.

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 be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Omission of any required documentation will 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.

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 '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.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword 

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

Melinda Smodey

Environmental Program Specialist 4

907-269-7564

Melinda.smodey@alaska.gov