Environmental Program Specialist 123 PCN 187740
Environmental Program Specialist 123 PCN 187740
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Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check ourresidency definitionto determine if you qualify.
This position is being recruited for in Juneau.
Pay will be determined based on level of selected individual.
Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Range 14: $27.17
Environmental Program Specialist 2 (Range 16: $31.22
Environmental Program Specialist 3 (Range 18: $35.96
What you will be doing:
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Air Quality Compliance Program is seeking qualified applicants for Environmental Program Specialist Flex 1/2/3 position. The incumbent will manage a caseload of assigned industrial sources evaluating compliance documenting compliance and enforcement actions. The position requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to function well in a team setting. Attention to detail and time organization are vital elements for this position.
Our organization mission and culture:
DECs mission is to conserve improve and protect Alaskas natural resources and environment to enhance the health safety economic and social wellbeing of Alaskans. Clean air is essential to every Alaskan. The incumbent primarily regulates stationary sources regulated under the Clean Air Act according to established statutes regulations procedures and administrative directives as necessary to implement the State of Alaska Stationary Source Air Quality Title V Program. As necessary the incumbent may be required to respond to and investigate public complaints related to Air Quality.
The benefits of joining our team:
The Air Compliance Program has an experienced and effective team to support you. The incumbent will have hands on training peer team interaction and technical guidance from seasoned staff. This is a performance oriented position based on your delivery on a quality product and on a known schedule with deadlines. There is some flexibility in the work schedule opportunity to telework great state benefit package paid leave and health insurance.
The working environment you can expect:
This position will be filled in Juneau. There is occasional travel to conduct facility inspections or investigate public complaints. Under general supervision this position independently performs a variety of technical functions (such as report reviews) associated with compliance and enforcement of local state and federal air quality regulations applicable to industrial facilities such as power plants seafood processors and oil & gas facilities.
We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:Uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- 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.
- Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation pride trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
Special Notice:- ADEC Inspector Credentials (AS 46.14.515 within one year after hire.
- Valid drivers license required.
- EPA Reference Method 9 Visible Emissions Observation Certification 18 AAC 50.040 and 40 CFR 60 Appendix A Method 9 six months after hire.
- Requires travel within the State. Transportation may include small plane helicopter boat or similar.
Minimum Qualifications
Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application(through work history volunteer experience (duties summary) training education licenses certifications etc. supports how you have gained the knowledge skills abilities and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge skills abilities (KSAs) tasks and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations as opposed to specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competencys description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA task and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Range 14:Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the following competencies
- Problem Solving Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
- Research Knowledge of the scientific principles 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.
- 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 bachelors degree from an accredited college in an environmental physical biological or natural science; engineering; planning; or natural resources.
Environmental Program Specialist 2 (Range 16:Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the following competencies
- Environmental Science Knowledge of the interdisciplinary concepts principles theories and methods of investigating the natural and physical environment including examination of ecology biology physics chemistry plant science zoology mineralogy oceanography limnology soil science geology and physical geography atmospheric and other related sciences in the protection and improvement of the environment and its resources.
- 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.
- Critical Thinking Analyzes and evaluates data to draw logical and wellreasoned conclusions.
- 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 bachelors 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 socioeconomic impacts of construction projects; prepare environmental documentation; and determine negotiate and monitor permitted activities.
Environmental Program Specialist 3 (Range 18: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 wellinformed 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 bachelors 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 socioeconomic impacts of construction projects; prepare environmental documentation; and determine negotiate and monitor permitted activities.Additional Required Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW
- Writing Sample
- Educational Transcripts
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The States 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.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check ourresidency definition to determine if you qualify.
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 employers name your job title dates of employment and whether fullor parttime. 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: regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(toll free) or. 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 governmentjobs domains. For information on allowing emails from the governmentjobs domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at: 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 callor in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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For applicant password assistance please visit: InformationFor specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager:
Samantha Hoover
Air Compliance Program Manager
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
