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State of Alaska is Hiring a Natural Resource Specialist 3 Near Anchorage, AK
Are you interested in working in the dynamic oil and gas industry and collaborating with professional staff? Are you looking for an opportunity to travel and to join a team managing Alaska's land for pipelines? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Oil and Gas is seeking to fill a Natural Resource Specialist 3 position in the Lease Compliance program at the State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section (SPCS) in Anchorage. The position requires a high level of research and technical writing, as well as working with industry/public and agency representatives, which includes responding to inquiries and discussing proposed/ongoing activities taking place on state land. The duties require a clear understanding of the applicable laws, regulations, and policies in order to write documents that provide accurate information to the public and authorize development on state land.
Mission and Culture
The DNR mission is to "develop, conserve and maximize the use of Alaska's natural resources consistent with the public interest." In keeping with this mission, the State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section (SPCS) of the Division of Oil and Gas provides regulatory oversight of common-carrier and contract-carrier transportation pipelines, including the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), authorized under Alaska Statute 38.35, the Right-of-Way Leasing Act. To facilitate a comprehensive oversight program, the SPCS works closely with other divisions within the Department of Natural Resources and with dedicated liaisons from the Department of Fish and Game, the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the Department of Public Safety.
This position is critical to the successful and timely issuance of DNR authorizations necessary to advance pipeline projects. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring pipeline right-of-way lease compliance through field surveillance of pipeline systems and writing lease compliance reports to evaluate compliance with the lease requirements.
Core Responsibilities
This position serves as a member of the Lease Compliance and Engineering program. The incumbent will support the State Pipeline Coordinator by interacting with representatives from the oil and gas industry as well as state and federal governmental agencies associated with the issuance and administration of pipeline right-of-way leases. The primary responsibilities of this position are performing surveillance of AS 38.35 regulated pipelines throughout the state and writing lease compliance reports summarizing the surveillance. The incumbent also reviews the pipeline operator’s quality assurance plan, surveillance and monitoring plan, and annual report.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The Lease Compliance and Engineering program is a small team that works collaboratively to provide excellent customer service to our pipeline lessees. We regularly work closely with the Right-of-Way and Special Projects programs within SPCS. Cross-training within SPCS is encouraged to improve customer service and employee development. That said, a work-life balance is also a priority for us, and we work hard to cover each other so that we can take meaningful breaks from work. The right-of-way program also provides training opportunities, fieldwork, flexible working schedules, and career advancement opportunities.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
The position is in the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage, with an individual working space on the 8th floor. Daily schedules are flexible with core office hours from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (Monday – Friday) with a 7.5-hour daily work schedule or upon the supervisor’s approval, a flexible work schedule with one day off every other week. There is also the potential for telework up to two days per week. The work will require occasional travel to field locations on the highway system or in remote Alaska, such as the North Slope, on a year-round basis to observe pipeline activities.
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to be successful in this position include:
- Experience managing land for the construction, operation, maintenance, and termination of pipelines or for the development of other natural resources.
- Experience planning, organizing, and conducting field inspections. Ability to prioritize workload and productively manage time to meet due dates and deadlines with changing priorities while still producing a consistently high-quality work product.
- Experience with interpreting complex laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for natural resource management.
- Experience coordinating with representatives from various state and federal agencies, boroughs, cities, corporations, and oil and gas industry representatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Decision-Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
- Environmental Science: Knowledge of the interdisciplinary concepts, principles, theories, and methods of investigating the natural and physical environment, including examination of ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geography, atmospheric, and other related sciences in the protection and improvement of the environment and its resources.
- Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
- Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
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Additional Required Information
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):
- Professionally formatted cover letter; see instructions below.
- A copy of your academic transcripts if using education to meet the minimum qualifications.
- A copy of your last three (3) performance appraisals or three (3) letters of recommendation if evaluations are unavailable.
- A professional writing sample that you authored. A technical, regulatory, or policy document is preferred.
- A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information, one (1) of which must be from a former or current supervisor.
- Proof of a valid Alaska Driver’s License.
- Travel to inspect state lands for land use activities that are proposed or have been authorized is essential and required. Travel may occur via small aircraft, boats, commercial airplanes, helicopters, snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, or foot travel. This position is expected to travel throughout the state and in Arctic conditions and inclement weather. Trips range from one to five days in length, occurring two to twelve times per year.
- Conducting field work and lodging in camp conditions is required.
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. 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 knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the ideal experiences and abilities for this position. These traits must be documented in your cover letter. (Responses within your cover letter must be numbered in the order shown above in the KSAs and Competencies section.)
The cover letter will be used as a writing sample and will help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. In addition, your application package will be reviewed to determine if you possess the experience and strengths we are seeking in an employee.
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online if you cannot attach it, 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 out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the 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 whether the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Driver’s License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
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Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Tony Strupulis
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Eleven paid holidays a year
Job Summary
Full Time
Public Administration
$73k-91k (estimate)
02/02/2024
06/27/2024
alaska.gov
JUNEAU, AK
3,000 - 7,500
2017
MICHAEL DUNLEAVY
$5B - $10B
Public Administration
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