Environmental Program Specialist 3 (Pcn 187916M)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify .
This position is currently is being recruited for in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual.
Introduction
Do you enjoy working in a position that you know will improve the safety and health of your fellow Alaskans? Do you want to be a part of a team of dedicated professionals whose mission is to provide sustainable water and sanitation facilities in Alaska? If so, this job is for you. The Division of Water is looking for qualified candidates to fill multiple Environmental Program Specialist 3 positions within the Village Safe Water (VSW) Program. These positions serve as members of a team assigned to support rural communities in their efforts to identify critical sanitation system improvement needs; seek and secure funding; and implement planning, design and construction projects to ensure sustainable drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities in rural Alaska.
Mission & Culture
The mission of the Division of Water is to protect public health and the environment. This position contributes to that mission by providing engineering insight on sanitation infrastructure improvements, informing decisions about funding allocation, and participating in development and implementation of engineering policies and procedures to ensure consistent and proactive oversight of funded projects. VSW is a team of environmental specialists, engineers and project management professionals dedicated to the mission of providing safe drinking water and sanitary sewage disposal and protecting water quality for all Alaskans.
Team Benefits
In your role, you will have a direct impact on improving water and sanitation needs in rural Alaska. VSW’s primary functions are to manage projects to develop sustainable water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities. VSW is a well-established capital improvement construction program that has a proven track record of making a real difference in the lives of rural Alaskans. The activities of the program have a direct positive effect on public health in hundreds of Alaskan villages.
Work Environment
This position will be in Juneau, Fairbanks, or Anchorage, based on the selected candidate. The hours can be flexible, and telecommuting is possible. The work will require short-duration travel to rural communities in Alaska. Travel for training and project site inspections should be expected.
Desired Competencies

• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

To view the general description and example of duties for this position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Special Note

• This position requires occasional travel within the State (up to two trip of 3 days length monthly), travel by small plane, boat, or other.

Minimum Qualifications
Environmental Program Specialist 3 Minimum Qualifications (Range: 18)
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the following competencies

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

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.
Additional Required Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

• Attach a copy of your college transcripts if using education to meet the minimum qualifications for the position. (Unofficial Transcripts)
• Cover letter detailing why you are interested in the position and why you are uniquely qualified for this position.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:

• Three (3) professional references including name, relationship, and current phone number.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
EDUCATION
To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, 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 being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview or if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
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.
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
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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 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 in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Carrie Bohan
Facilities Programs Manager
907-465-5143
[email protected]