Natural Resource Specialist 1 (Pcn: 1898)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in technical writing, grammar and editing;
• Great customer service skills;
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment under general supervision;
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Successfully manage multiple tasks, identify and analyze problems, source and research information, recommend appropriate actions, and achieve deadlines;

• 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.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, 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.
• Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

• A copy of your last two (2) performance appraisals or two (2) letters of reference if performance evaluations are not available;
• A copy of any documents necessary to show proof of meeting this position's minimum qualifications. This includes a copy of your college transcripts if you are using education to meet the position's minimum qualifications.
• A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information, one (1) of which must be from a former or current supervisor;

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• Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
• Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html 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)
• Correctional Officers
• Confidential
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• General Government
• AVTEC
• 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
• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html 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)
• Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
• Supervisory
• Marine Engineers

• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 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
• Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Long-term and short-term disability

• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)

• Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served