Natural Resource Specialist 3 (PCN 111201)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definitionto determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting

for a Natural Resource Specialist 3 located in Anchorage Alaska!

What you will be doing:

Housed within the Division of Wildlife Conservation the incumbent will serve as a highly specialized single point of contact with advanced expertise leading ADF&Gs efforts to influence federal laws regulations plans and policies concerning federal lands particularly those related to conservation system units (CSUs) established or expanded by ANILCA. They will represent the Department in direct coordination with federal representatives in Alaska and elsewhere to address ANILCAs unique safeguard public access to and across federal lands and defend state authority over resources such as fish wildlife and waterways.

Our organization mission and culture:

The mission of the Department is to protect maintain and improve the fish game and aquatic plant resources managing their use in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of Alaskans consistent with the sustained yield principle. The Division supports this mission by conserving and enhancing wildlife and habitats while providing for diverse public uses including hunting trapping and wildlife viewing.

The incumbents advances these goals by serving as the Departments lead on ANILCA-related issues ensuring that federal plans rulemaking policy and other documents recognize state authority over fish and wildlife protect public access for traditional uses and uphold the commitments made to Alaska at statehood and under ANILCA.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverseandinclusiveworkforcewhere safetyandwell-being are paramountandemployees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued treated equitablyandtreated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team:

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside a diverse team of professionals within the Department and across state and federal agencies. Youll play a key role in reviewing and influencing management plans regulations and policies for National Parks Forests Wildlife Refuges and other federal lands. This hands-on role allows you to directly contribute to the protection and enhancement of public access for fish- and wildlife-related activities while gaining valuable experience in natural resource and land management.

The working conditions you can expect:

The duty station for this position is in the Anchorage ADF&G office and operates during normal business hours typically from 8:00AM to 5:00PM in a dedicated office space. Daily responsibilities include reviewing and responding to federal plans and regulations as well as performing routine administrative tasks such as filing and recordkeeping.

• A strong knowledge of Alaska geography and outdoor activities (e.g. hunting and fishing).
• Occasional travel within the State is required.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• • Writing: Demonstrates proficiency in written communication by applying correct grammar punctuation and spelling. Effectively conveys complex information including technical scientific or policy-related content in a concise clear and well organized-manner that is appropriate for the intended audience

  • Public Planning: Knowledge of state and federal laws regulations and policies related to natural resource (especially fish and wildlife) management including ANILCA the Wilderness Act NEPA and the organic statutes of federal land management agencies as well as familiarity with the Public Trust Doctrine.

  • Influencing/Negotiation: Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail while effectively negotiating building teams and collaborating with diverse and strong-minded stakeholders with not governed by state statutes or procedures so the ability to generate new ideas solve problems in innovative ways and view situations from different perspectives is crucial.

  • Project Management: Experience managing multiple projects in stressful situations identifying important issues and adjusting priorities to ensure completion of projects within strict deadlines. Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Natural Resource Specialist 3 please go to the

following link: Note:
A valid drivers license is required.

This position may be in possession of or have access to firearms/ammunition.

Competency Based Hire 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.

Please ensure your application (through work history training education licenses certifications etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• 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.
• Decision-Making:Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• 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.
• Legal Government and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws legal codes court procedures precedents legal practices and documents Government regulations Executive orders agency rules Government organization and functions and the democratic political process.
• 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.

equivalent to those typically gained by:

Education in a natural resource field such as forestry geology agronomy and hydrology law public administration planning economics or a closely related field and/or progressively responsible professional experience in natural resource management.

Definitions:

Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge skills abilities and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

Professional experience means work that is creative analytical evaluative and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the professions principles concepts theories and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to ones own judgment.

Progressively responsible means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity difficulty or level of responsibility.

Qualified means is assessed to credibly possess the competencies needed to learn the job in a reasonable period.

Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom on-line self-study and on-the-job) from accredited and unaccredited sources and long duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Typically gained by means the prevalent usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

Special Note:

For purposes of the minimum qualifications natural resource management is defined as the management of the land water mineral forest oil gas agricultural archaeological natural and cultural history park and related surface and subsurface resources. Experience or education in natural resource management means involvement in the above resources exclusively. Those with experience or education in managing these resources may specialize in different management functions (for example planning regulation research or title). All of this experience is applicable to the natural resource management definition. Some positions may require education in a particular area of natural resource management or specific technical knowledge and training gained through specialized education or progressively greater responsibilities at the lower levels of the series.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected please provide the following at the time of the interview:

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application including supplemental questions will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208) if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.

A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences 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. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application also 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. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

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.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aids or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Brad Dunker

NRM 3