Natural Resource Specialist 1 Data Management Geologic Materials Center (PCN 10-N26001)

The Department of Natural Resources Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveysis recruiting for a Natural Resource Specialist 1 position at the Geologic Materials Center in Anchorage.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

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What You Will Be Doing:

This position will serve as the primary curator and archivist of DGGSs BLM Data Salvage Project. The project will entail the following work:

Mission and Values/Culture:

The DGGS mission is to determine the potential of Alaska land for the production of metals minerals fuels and geothermal resources the locations and supplies of groundwater and construction material and the potential geologic hazards to buildings roads bridges and other installations and structures (AS 41.08.020). The Geologic Materials Center connects the states largest geologic collections to research industry and education communities for the purposes of greater geologic understanding increased awareness of economic opportunities and to stimulate public interest and understanding in Alaskas geologic history. This position directly facilitates the success of Alaskas geologic database ranked first among U.S. states by the Fraser Institute in 2024 (Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2024).

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The Natural Resource Specialist I will help to build the GMCs Archival Program. This is an opportunity to help build a program from ground level and develop archival approaches that can be emulated at other federal and state archives around the country. The project will interface with other federal and state programs including the National Archives and Records Administration and can help build connections and open career development opportunities. DGGS offers ample opportunities for on-the-job training a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to partner with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about their work and the mission of the division. Staff are encouraged to learn and grow through work activities from each others experiences and via structured training in technical/science topics.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The GMC is a 100000 sq. ft. facility containing nearly 6.0 million lbs. of rock samples from across the State of Alaska for geologic research and education. The workday focuses on scanning and digitizing aging federal records from historical operations on the Alaska North Slope and in Cook Inlet. You will work closely with the program lead along with several members of the IT staff to develop and refine tape and paper digitization methods. DGGS maintains a collaborative work environment where staff regularly provide input and guidance on projects across the division. Most of this work will be located in our archival recovery room at the GMC with some work in the office area at the front of the building. Our offices in East Anchorage offer convenient access to citywide bike trails and walking access to outdoor parks and food vendors.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

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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.
• 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.
• Reading: Understands and interprets written material including technical material rules regulations instructions reports charts graphs or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
• 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 from an accredited college and/or 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.

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.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

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Paul Goodfellow

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