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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, Wasilla, Fairbanks, or Juneau. Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual. Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla salary: $34.25Fairbanks salary: $35.28Juneau salary: $35.96 What you will be doing: This professional Environmental Program Specialist 3 position within the Division of Spill Prevention and Response is part of the Contaminated Sites Program and manages a caseload of sites, working with responsible parties and their consultants to guide the parties through the regulatory process to site closure. Duties include regulatory oversight of the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites, ensuring contamination does not pose a risk to human health or the environment, working with the public, maintaining information on program databases, participating in the development of technical guidance, and site inspections.Our organization, mission, and culture: The Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC's) mission is to conserve, improve, and protect Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans. Clean water and land are essential to every Alaskan. This position supports DEC’s mission by guiding the regulated community, stakeholders, and the general public through all aspects of the regulatory process required to characterize and if necessary, clean up, releases of oil and hazardous substances at sites across the state.The benefits of joining our team: As a valued member of the team, the incumbent will have opportunities for training, options for teleworking, a supportive work environment, and meaningful work. The working environment you can expect: This position may be filled statewide. The work environment is friendly, professional, and collaborative. While primarily an office job, duties may include infrequent travel for site inspections.We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas: We are looking for people with 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 state and 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 and Written 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 written and oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Negotiation: Works with others towards an agreement that may involve exchanging specific resources or resolving differences.Special Notice: Valid Alaska Driver's License is required.40 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response HAZWOPER is required (can be obtained after hire)

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.ANDProfessional 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager: Janice Wiegers Environmental Program Manager I(907) 451-2127janice.wiegers@alaska.gov