Environmental Program Specialist IV (18-...
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Description: Workplace Alaska is at present recruited Environmental Program Specialist IV (18-... right now, this occupation will be delegated in Alaska. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water, is seeking an Environmental Program Specialist IV to serve as the Divis! ion’s advanced professional for all actions necessary to evaluate, apply for, and assume authority for permitting dredge and fill activities in state waters.
The 2013 legislature passed SB27 establishing authority for the state to evaluate and seek primacy for administering the permitting and compliance program under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) â€" the “dredge and fill†or “404 program.†The CWA envisions that states will assume the program from the Corps of Engineers (Corps) after approval by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The Environmental Program Specialist IV, under the direction of the Environmental Program Manager III, will plan, design, schedule and carry out major elements of a new complex program with statewide application and broad impact on resource development projects and the economy of the State. Initially, this knowledge will support research and development related to the application for assumption of cert! ain 404 permits from the EPA.
The key responsibilitie! s of this position include, but are not limited to:
Assisting the program manager and Director in analyzing the benefits, costs, and consequences of assuming the 404 program. The analysis will provide direction and policy for the program, will develop long and short-term goals and timeframes, and will include preparation of reporting material for the Legislature;
Coordinating and collaborating with key stakeholders, other state and federal agencies, department staff, and the public;
Working with the Department of Law as it conducts a statutory and regulatory gap analysis;
Participating in high-level negotiations between state and federal agencies defining areas managed by the State vs. those managed by the Corps; and
Working with Department of Natural Resources, conduct research regarding possible mitigation methods in Alaska.
Coordinating 404 program information and developing public participation documents and procedures to! help insure early and meaningful involvement of tribes, rural governments, and the public;
Participating in the planning and preparation of the State’s application for assumption of the 404 program;
Assisting in the preparation of the scope and structure of the State’s program, extent of jurisdiction, scope of activities, permit exemptions and review criteria; and
Presenting information to state and federal agencies, identify conflicts and make recommendations for resolution, and work with the state appointed attorneys to research existing environmental regulation and/or develop new regulation to achieve primacy and develop a sound state permitting program.
Developing technical guidance for 404 permitting and compliance;
Developing permit application forms, permit and reporting forms;
Drafting technical guidance for the 404 program;
Developing tools to assist permittees when applying for and complying with ! permits; and
Participating in the development of Statewide Pro! grammatic General Permits (SPGPs), working closely with EPA, the Corps, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and National Marine Fisheries Services.
The ideal applicant will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:
Strong research and analytical skills combined with an ability to summarize, identify critical issues, and develop concise recommendations;
Understanding of regulatory issues including permitting and compliance;
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex issues to a diverse range of people; tailor communication to the audience; and be effective despite cross-cultural communication issues or adverse/stressful conditions;
Demonstrated ability to develop standard operating procedures, checklists, guidance, or other documents or tools used to assist with implementation of a program;
Strong ability to collaborate and nego! tiate with people from different state and federal agencies at multiple levels â€" staff, regional managers, national officials; and
Demonstrated ability to implement environmental regulations or programs, such as the Clean Water Act.
Special Notice:
This position may include occasional travel. Applicants must be willing and able to travel.
Anchorage Alaska! One Destination, Endless Adventures!
If you are seriously considering relocating to Anchorage, consider these facts first and then decide if Anchorage, Alaska is right for you!
The Municipality of Anchorage encompasses nearly 2,000 square miles , an area the size of the state Delaware, and stretches from the village of Eklutna in the north and the town of Girdwood and Portage Glacier in the south. The city itself is relatively flat, but Anchorage also shares a boundaries with Chugach State Park, the third largest state park in the country, and the waters of Cook Inlet. The C! hugach Mountains rise above the city to the East, with the tallest peak! s in the range reaching 13,000 ft. Anchorage has more than 120 miles of paved trails, and countless other hiking, skiing, and mountain biking routes as well. With more than 280,000 people, Anchorage is home to more than 40% of Alaska’s population.
Average Temperatures:
July: 65F (18C)
January: 20F(-7C)
Yup it can be a bit chilly here!
Annual Precipitation:
15.7 inches
Average Snowfall:
70.6 inches
Daylight:
19 hrs, 21 minutes in the summer
5 hrs, 28 minutes in the winter
During summer the days seem endless! Dazzling displays of flowers adorn homes and storefronts, live music fills the air, while king and silver salmon are caught right downtown in Ship Creek.
During winter Anchorage is truly a wonderland. Thousands of lights decorate downtown Anchorage and the excitement of many activities reverberates throughout the entire city.
Median age:
! 33.5
Sex: 50.5% male, 49.5% female
290,588 people or 44% of the state’s population live
in Anchorage!
There are 105 languages spoken in the Anchorage School District.
Six mountain ranges can be seen from Anchorage, including the Alaska Range (and Mount McKinley) to the north, the Chugach Mountains to the east, Talkeetna Mountains to the north, Tordrillo Mountains to the west, Kenai Mountains to the south and the Aleutian Range to the southwest.
There are 200 recognized mountains , more than 60 glaciers and 30 lakes and ponds within Chugach National Forest and Chugach State Park â€" all within 50 miles of Anchorage!
Anchorage has more than 120 miles of paved bike and multi-use trails and 90 miles of summer non-paved hiking trails . Residents enjoy more than 130 miles of winter walkways that are plowed, 140 miles of groomed ski trails, 30 miles of lighted ski trails and 36 miles of dog mushing trails . Anchorage’s Kincaid Park is one of! only two Nordic ski areas in the U.S. certified for international 5K, ! 10K, 15K and 30K competitions. The city’s trail systems have won numerous awards including second place for the Trail Town USA Award for the National Park Service and American Hiking Society.
EVENTS:
Sporting events, festivals and other events attract visitors to Anchorage. ACVB uses these activities to further promote the Anchorage experience year round.
A sampling of these events includes:
Alaska Ski for Women
Anchorage Fur Rendezvous
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®
Tour of Anchorage Cross Country Ski Marathon
Alyeska’s Annual Spring Carnival & Slush Cup
And more, much more!
Big Facts about Alaska!
Biggest…
...state in the U.S.: 570,373 square miles, 1/5 the size of the contiguous 48 states
...North American mountain: (Mount McKinley) Denali at 20,320 feet
...state park in the nation: Wood Tikchik State Park, with 1.6 million acres of wilderness
...area per per! son: .92 square mile for each Alaskan
...earthquake in North America: 9.2 on the Richter scale on March 27, 1964, in South-central Alaska
...king salmon: 97 lbs, 4 ounces, caught on the Kenai River
...National Park: Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park is the country’s largest and covers more than 13 million acres.
...concentration of glaciers: 29,000 square miles or 5 percent of the state.
If this information appeals to you, and you would enjoy a relocation to the Anchorage area, please consider applying for this position!
Tourism/General Information: www.travelalaska.com
Calendar of Events: www.northtoalaska.com
Anchorage Daily News: http://www.adn.com/
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in an environmental, physical, biological, or natural science; engineering; planning; natural resources; or public or business administration! . AND
Two years of full-working level professional experience in en! vironmental regulation compliance, pollution control, environmental damage recovery, or programs to improve or protect environmental quality. This experience is met by service as an Environmental Program Specialist III with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.
Substitution:
Four years of any combination of experience in environmental or scientific field work, sampling, and analysis; environmental regulation compliance; site remediation; emergency response; hydrologic or geologic studies; environmental planning; or environmental engineering and post-secondary education in an environmental, physical, biological, or natural science; engineering; planning; natural resources; or public or business administration from an accredited college (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month) will substitute for the required degree.
Special Note:
Physical science includes fields such as chemistry, physics, astronomy, geol! ogy, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, etc.
Additional Required Information:
REQUIRED INFORMATION
In order for your application to be considered complete, please attach the following items:
A list of three (3) professional references
A copy of your unofficial college transcripts
A copy of your DD214 if claiming veteran status
COVER LETTER
All of the traits listed above must be addressed in your cover letter and applicant profile. If you don’t have experience with a particular trait, simply say so. Applicants who do not follow these instructions and who do not submit a cover letter will not move to the interview phase of recruitment.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the 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 crede! ntials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Trans! cripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer 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. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
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.
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 ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska .
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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information:
If you have questions or concerns regarding the job description above, please contact Andrew Sayers-Fay a! t (907)269-7565 or at
Andrew.Sayers-Fay@Alaska.gov
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! If you were eligible to this occupation, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Workplace Alaska.
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