Natural Resource Specialist ; Long-Term Non-Perm Job Anchorage area,Alaska USA,Government

Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of

Mining, Land & Water,

is recruiting for a

Natural Resource Specialist 1 in Anchorage.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

Join our team at the Division of Mining, Land & Water (DMLW) for an exciting opportunity to be part of the Contract Initiation and Revenue Recovery Section (CIRR) backlog reduction project. This role offers broad exposure to our division's work and is a great opportunity to grow within the Department of Natural Resources. You will be involved in scanning, auditing, and archiving various DMLW case files, including permits, easements, and leases across the three regional land offices, while contributing to the development of our proprietary content management system.

Mission

and Values/Culture:

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is dedicated to developing, conserving, and maximizing the use of Alaska's natural resources in a manner consistent with the public interest. Our mission at the Division of Mining, Land & Water (DMLW) is to responsibly manage Alaska's state-owned land and water to ensure their appropriate use while aiming for maximum utilization in line with the public interest.

As part of the Contract Initiation and Revenue Recovery Section (CIRR), our role is to support DNR and DMLW in their missions by overseeing the maintenance of state authorizations and ensuring monetary compliance in accordance with the public interest.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Supportive Work Environment:
Be part of a close-knit team that values cooperative relationships and mutual support.

Career Development:
Access ample training opportunities and take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program for relevant college courses.

Work/Life Balance:
Enjoy a regular Monday-Friday work schedule with no overtime required.

Comprehensive Benefits:
Benefit from excellent health, dental, and vision insurance, 12 paid holidays, generous paid leave, great retirement matching, and an annual legal benefit for family/estate law matters.

When you join us, you'll be part of a dynamic, diverse team that values learning and growth. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced natural resource professionals and gain hands-on experience with various programs within DMLW. You'll have ample opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge needed to advance your career.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is located in Anchorage on the 6th floor of the Robert

B. Atwood building. Most work will be performed in the office interacting with physical case files. However, we offer situational teleworking opportunities to all our staff. The daily work environment for CIRR is collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented. Our team consists of diverse and passionate individuals, making CIRR a fun and rewarding workplace that offers numerous opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge and to develop strong bonds with colleagues.

We

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

Computer

Skills:

Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Clerical:
Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, taking shorthand, and using and completing forms.

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.

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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

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