Environmental Program Specialist

Job Description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EMPLOYEES ONLY

This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Fairbanks, or Juneau.

Pay will be determined based on

location

of selected individual.

Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla salary: $3,388.80

Fairbanks salary: $3,490.40

Juneau salary: $3,558.40

The Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water is recruiting an Environmental Program Specialist 4 position in the Compliance Program. You will work with a team of experienced professionals across the beautiful State of Alaska to make a difference in protecting water quality, human health, and the environment.

The position assists the Division through supervision of three professional level staff located in the Anchorage offices, through the assignment and completion of inspections, and the development of reports issued to the regulated community which outline observations, violations, or areas of concern. The primary duties of this position are to conduct inspection at Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) facilities along with the supervision of staff who perform similar duties.

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation staff is dedicated to conserving, improving, and protecting Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans.

By joining the Compliance Program, you will have the opportunity to work in and see amazing parts of the State of Alaska. You will become a member of a hard-working team in a face-paced environment and be surrounded by a wealth of knowledge. Members of this team enjoy many opportunities to grow your knowledge base, communication skills, and outdoors men skillset. Working for the Department of Environmental Conservation provides a stable, but flexible, and at times remote, work schedule, and the satisfaction of knowing that the work you do with the regulated community and protecting the environment really does a difference.

The work environment of this position will be primarily in an office setting, with opportunities to travel across the State for inspections throughout the year. The position is being recruited Statewide – you will work with other inspectors in the Anchorage, Wasilla, and Juneau offices and have daily communication with your Supervisor in the Anchorage office. Due to the nature of the work, frequency of travel, and being a part of a team located across the State, remote work may be available after your probationary period (typically 1 year).

The normal day to day of this position will require coordination with other sections within the Division of Water, other Departments, the regulated community, and Federal, City, and State agencies.

Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders.

Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively…