Environmental Program Technician (PCN 18N22006M)

NOTE: This position has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check ourresidency definitionto determine if you qualify.

This position is being recruited for in Fairbanks.

What you will be doing:

Enjoy working in a friendly work environment completing a variety of tasks and repetitive projects supporting a team environment. Tasks associated with this position include but are not limited to: conducting surveillance of homes during PM2.5 curtailment episodes and document non-compliance with wood stove use restrictions; processing of documentations such as pictures and preparing Advisory and Compliance letters to citizens and assisting with formal enforcement activities. Conducting data entry and scanning of routine technical documents submitted by industry. Conduct intake of document and filing review of technical reports dealing with the public and local stakeholders on a daily basis in a professional context occasional field work operating basic hand tools.

Our organization mission and culture:

You are protecting the daily health of Alaskans and the environment! The incumbent assists with the enforcement of regulations associated with curtailment on the use of solid fuel devices when the air quality is expected to be poor in Fairbanks and/or North Pole. Technical documentation handling such as assuring completeness of information submitted filing and data entry into an electronic database.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Fairbanks Air Compliance office has an experienced and effective team to support you! As a new hire you will have hands on training peer team interaction and technical guidance from senior staff. This is a performance orientated position based on your delivery of a quality product on a known schedule. Some flexibility in work hours may be possible. The daily work is technical and science based that requires decision and project/time management skills.

The working environment you can expect:

Incumbent will generally work in an office setting with some field work. Under general supervision this position performs a variety of functions associated with document handling public complaint investigation and enforcement of local state and federal air quality regulations applicable to home heating appliances.

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:

• Self-Management:Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Customer Service:Works with clients and customers (that is any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces including the general public individuals who work in the agency other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs provide information or assistance resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Attention to Detail:Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Adaptability:Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Computer Skills:Uses computers software applications databases and automated systems to accomplish work.

• Incumbent will be required to periodically conduct surveillance observing smoke from wood stove stacks in the FNSB and conducting public complaint investigations.
• A valid Drivers License is required

One year of advanced clerical experience in a resource management or resource development organization; environmental oversight or evaluation organization; or organization responsible for the transport or storage of hazardous materials where the clerical duties included identifying environmental requirements and explaining programs or services.

Substitution:
Post-secondary education from an accredited college in Environmental or Natural Resource studies; a physical biological or natural science; planning; or engineering will substitute for the required experience (3 semester hours/4 quarter hours equal one month).

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION

• Resume

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW

• 3 professional references
• Proof of valid drivers license

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 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: 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
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For specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager:

Nilima Hullavarad

Compliance Program Manager