Environmental Program Specialist ; PCN

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

This position is being recruited for in Valdez.

Pay will be determined based on level of selected individual.

Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Range 14) salary: $29.59

Environmental Program Specialist 2 (Range 16) salary: $33.99

Environmental program Specialist 3 (Range 18) salary: $39.16

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is looking to fill an Environmental Program Specialist (EPS) 1/2/3 position within our Division of Spill Prevention and Response;
Prevention, Preparedness & Response Program (PPRP) in the Central Alaska Region.

This is a flexibly staffed position and will be hired at the EPS 1, EPS 2, or EPS 3 level, depending on the selected applicant’s training and/or experience. It offers a unique opportunity for professional development and upward career mobility in a relatively short time span. Candidates hired at an EPS 1 or EPS 2 level will be given a training plan, a mentor, and a clear path forward for advancement to the next level in the series.

The diversity of the job requires a resourceful candidate who enjoys working independently and as part of a team in oil spill prevention, preparedness and response.

Main responsibilities of this position are to review industry oil discharge prevention and contingency plans, manage cleanup of oil and hazardous substance releases, and participate in facility inspections and spill response exercises.

• Spill Response – Coordinate and oversee the cleanup of oil and hazardous substance releases to land, air, or water.
• Contingency Planning – Review and approve Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plans submitted by regulated entities.
• Compliance Inspection – Conduct facility inspections and participate in spill response exercises to verify compliance with environmental regulations.
• Incident Management – Respond to complex spills using the FEMA Incident Command System framework.
• Database Management – Maintain and use internal databases to track plan reviews, approvals, compliance status, and incident data.

The Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program protects public health, safety, and the environment by preventing and mitigating the effects of oil and hazardous substance releases and ensuring their cleanup.

This position is one of fourteen members on the Central Alaska Region team, four currently in Valdez, four in Anchorage, one in Wasilla, and four in Soldotna. We offer a positive and inclusive office culture with an emphasis on professional development. Work‑life balance is a high priority and is supported through flexible work arrangements, hybrid telework, and approved time off. This posting will be filled in the Valdez office.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• 37.5‑hour work weeks; 12 paid holidays; personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually) and increasing with years of service.
• Optional hybrid telework schedule following completion of probationary period.
• Optional membership in the General Government Unit (GGU) Labor Union: ASEA/AFSCME Local 52.
• Competitive health and retirement benefits.

While mostly an office job, the individual filling this position will be based in the Valdez office and will coordinate closely with Central Region Team management and staff in other locations. Our team typically travels to Anchorage, Soldotna and the diverse areas of Central Region for spill response, facility inspections, and response exercises.

• Interpersonal Skills
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  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships; deals effectively with difficult, hostile, or distressed individuals; relates well to people from varied backgrounds.
• Problem Solving
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  Identifies and analyzes problems; evaluates information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Compliance
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  Knowledge of procedures for…