Natural Resource Specialist

Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of

Mining, Land & Water,

is recruiting for a

Natural Resource Specialist 1/2/3 in Anchorage.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

The Realty Services Section, Title and Conveyances Team is seeking someone to join our 10-person team, which is responsible for drafting title reports to support issuance of leases, easements, and other disposals of interest in state land, and is responsible for drafting conveyance documents for issuance of state patents, quitclaim deeds, and other instruments. In this position, you will be:

Researching state land ownership, including searching records in numerous databases, reviewing document records, and using mapping applications to complete your research.

Delving into state and federal laws, common property law, and title industry practices that help frame the transfer and creation of land ownership and encumbrances in Alaska.

Writing legally defensible title reports and conveyance documents to memorialize your research findings and convey interests in state land.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mission is to “Develop, conserve and maximize the use of Alaska's natural resources consistent with the public interest.” The DMLW mission is to “To provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest.”

The Realty Services Section supports DNR and DMLW’s missions by ensuring clear title for disposal of state land and issuing authorizations on state land. We value legally defensible, in-depth, accurate land title research and providing excellent customer service to our agency colleagues. Our work helps shape Alaska's long-term land ownership patterns.

Our section is a dynamic, positive learning environment that supports teamwork and collaboration, but also requires and supports autonomous work that fits staff needs. You will learn complex land ownership concepts and coordinate with many Division sections to solve problems affecting all corners of the state.

Realty Services is an excellent environment for those seeking a work-life balance. It is located in downtown Anchorage, on the 10th floor of the Atwood Building. Parking is provided, and secure bike storage is available for pedal commuters. The daily work environment is quiet and consists of research-based desk work, with opportunities to collaborate within and outside the section. The Realty Team is friendly, cooperative, and supportive.

Our section supports flexible hours or the option of an alternate work week. This position is potentially eligible for part-time telework and hybrid schedules.

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

Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

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

Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications.

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