Environmental Program Manager 1 PCN 187148
Environmental Program Manager 1 PCN 187148
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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.
What you will be doing:
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Water is recruiting for a Program Manager 1 position for the Operator Certification Program within the Technical Assistance (TA) Programs. The TA Program is comprised of several smaller programs including Operator Certification (OPCert) Capacity Development (CapDev) and Remote Maintenance Worker (RMW) all of which provide technical and financial assistance to Alaskan water and wastewater utilities.
As a condition of federal primacy for the Safe Drinking Water Act and funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the annual Drinking Water State Revolving Fund capitalization grant DEC must implement an Operator Certification Program which must have an implementation plan approved by EPA that guides the efforts of the program.
The OpCert Program is responsible for ensuring operators are properly certified for the water and wastewater systems that they operate. This is accomplished by administering certification exams reviewing applications for certification tracking continuing education for certificate renewals and classifying water and wastewater systems. This position is responsible for the daytoday oversight and implementation of the OpCert Program and will supervise three Environmental Program Specialists and one Environmental Program Technician who are all currently located in Juneau.Our organization mission and culture:
The mission of the Operator Certification Program is to ensure that the customers of Alaskan public water systems and public and private wastewater systems are provided with an adequate supply of safe potable drinking water are confident that their water is safe to drink are assured that wastewater is properly treated and discharged into Alaskan waters and that the operators are trained and certified as well as have the knowledge and understanding of public health reasons for drinking water and wastewater discharge standards. This position will have an impact on the health and welfare of the citizens of Alaska.
The benefits of joining our team:
As the manager of the Operator Certification Program you will have the opportunity to have an impact on forming a progressive team culture and promoting forwardthinking that will assist in pursuing new and innovative strategies.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is being recruited in Juneau. This position works primarily in the office but there are opportunities for travel several times a year.
We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
- Creativity and Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cuttingedge programs/processes.
- Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing evaluating and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws regulations and guidance. Proven ability to develop and implement an organizational vision while balancing change and continuity
- Strategic Thinking:Formulates objectives and priorities; implements plans consistent with the longterm interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
- Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for example facts ideas or messages) in a brief clear and organized manner; produces written information which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
- Leadership: Influences motivates and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations
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.
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.
- Stakeholder Management Knowledge of the concepts practices and techniques used to identify engage influence and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved those who exert influence over the process and its results and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).
- Performance Management Knowledge of performance management concepts principles and practices related to planning monitoring rating and rewarding employee performance.
- Compliance Knowledge of procedures for assessing evaluating and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws regulations and guidance.
- Project Management Knowledge of the principles methods or tools for developing scheduling coordinating and managing projects and resources including monitoring and inspecting costs work and contractor performance.
A bachelors degree from an accredited college in an environmental physical biological or natural science; engineering; planning; or natural resources.
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Advanced professional experience in environmental regulation compliance pollution control environmental damage recovery or programs to improve or protect environmental quality; or evaluating the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts of construction projects; preparing environmental documentation; and determining negotiating and monitoring permitted activities.Additional Required Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW
- Cover Letter
- College transcripts if using education in lieu of experience
- Three professional references including names addresses phone number and email
COVER LETTER
All of the following traits must be documented in your cover letter. If you do not have experience with one or more of the traits listed below simply say so.- Experience in a field related to public health or environmental protection
- Direct experience working with rural Alaskan communities
- Experience related to the water or wastewater industry
- Experience interpreting and/or implementing state or federal regulations
- Experience in directly supervising staff
A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter please describe how you possess the position specific competencies listed in the Who We Are Looking For section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.
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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EMPLOYEES ONLY
Candidates must currently work in the Department of Environmental Conservation and hold permanent employment status or have transfer rights or if separated have rehire rights to this job classification.
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 domains. For information on allowing emails from the 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.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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For applicant password assistance please visit: InformationFor specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager:
Tammy Helms
Environmental Program Manager 2
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
