Natural Resource Specialist 3 (10-2108) - Alaska, Fairbanks

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Job Description What You Will Be Doing The Alaska Division of Mining, Land & Water (DMLW) / Mining Section seeks a motivated, high-energy natural resource professional to join our dynamic team focused on the State of Alaska's program to manage mineral exploration and mining projects statewide. As a Permitting Team Leader and advanced level professional adjudicator, this position conducts critical work in the stewardship and management of state public lands and the regulatory oversight of mining operations on state, federal, municipal, and private lands. Mission and Culture The mission of the Division of Mining, Land and Water is to provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming for maximum use consistent with the public interest. The Division is proud of its hard-working, problem-solving culture. Core Responsibilities This position exercises independent judgment based upon in-depth knowledge of policies, regulations, statutes, resources, and surface and subsurface land management principles to: Perform technical reviews, adjudicate and process complex and controversial permit applications, amendments, and renewals for mining and exploration operations. Accurately maintain a complex administrative (casefile) record associated with exploration and mining operations, as well as the Statewide Reclamation Bond Pool. Conduct field inspections of mining operations, both by aerial overflights and on the ground to verify compliance with permit / reclamation plan requirements and determine appropriate enforcement strategies. Coordinate the interagency review process for the Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) program. Lead the work of lower-level natural resource specialists and technicians. Benefits of Joining Our Team This position is housed within the Mining Section which has an extremely supportive, positive, family-like atmosphere. The successful applicant will have training and travel opportunities as well as opportunities for advancement within the Division and will work extensively with the public and other agencies to support the responsible development of Alaska's natural resources. The Working Environment You Can Expect The position is located at the DNR Northern Region Office in Fairbanks, which has a charming, wooded campus with great nearby amenities such as stores & restaurants. There is a great balance of office to field work. Due to the statewide scope of this position, remote field travel can be expected to be conducted in all regions of the state. Past inspection and stewardship trips have been as far-reaching as the Western Arctic, the Aleutians, Southeast Alaska, and areas reached from the Denali and Taylor Highways. Field travel will include flights in small fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, boat, and ATV. Who We Are Looking For This position provides advanced professional expertise in the review, permitting, and compliance oversight of mineral exploration and mining operations statewide. The desired incumbent would possess Considerable knowledge of mining operations, mine reclamation, land use principles, applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, and interdisciplinary natural resource management. Working knowledge of prior judicial and administrative decisions that affect mining and state land management in Alaska. Skill in written and oral communication in order to communicate complex, technical information to technical and general audiences. Skill in resolving conflicts, diffusing hostile situations, and negotiating competing interests (occasionally to persuade others where no formal authority exists). Ability to locate, compile and analyze information, data, or facts from specialized or technical sources and complete in-depth reviews of proposed mining operations. Ability to manage a number of work projects simultaneously, while retaining the ability to lead and coordinate the work of team members. Minimum Qualifications Two years of journey level professional experience in natural resource management. The required experience includes work such as a Natural Resource Specialist 2, Forester 2, Geologist 2, Hydrologist 1, Agronomist 1, Land Survey Assistant 2, Recorder 4, or Environmental Specialist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer. OR: A master's degree from an accredited college in a natural resource field (such as forestry, geology, agronomy, and hydrology), law, public administration, planning, economics, or a closely related field. 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 of the state. 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. Additional Required Information NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time. At the time of application,the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below): A cover letter highlighting your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the key responsibilities and desired traits listed in the job description above. A resume with complete job history, including the names and current telephone numbers of previous employers. Three professional references If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following: A copy of your last two performance evaluations or two letters of recommendation may be used in lieu of performance evaluations (if you are a current or former State of Alaska employee). A copy of any documents necessary to show proof of meeting this position's minimum qualifications. This includes a copy of your college transcripts if you are using education to meet this position's minimum qualifications. Proof of valid Alaska Driver's License SPECIAL NOTICES Ability to walk over steep, uneven, rocky and/or heavily vegetated terrain in highly variable weather conditions as required. Must be comfortable traveling in small fixed and rotary-winged aircraft, river boats and operating off-road vehicles. Application Notice You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date. Cover Letter A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your experience as it pertains to the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and competencies identified above in the job description section of this posting. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact number provided below. Education If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview. Special Instructions for Foreign Education Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Work Experience If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase. Bargaining Unit If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, you MUST mark that it does not apply to you..... click apply for full job details