Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting

for a Natural Resource Specialist 3 located in Anchorage, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

Housed within the Division of Wildlife Conservation, the incumbent will serve as a highly specialized, single point of contact with advanced expertise leading ADF&Gs efforts to influence federal laws, regulations, plans and policies concerning federal lands, particularly those related to conservation system units (CSUs) established or expanded by ANILCA. They will represent the Department in direct coordination with federal representatives in Alaska and elsewhere, to address ANILCA's unique safeguard public access to, and across, federal lands, and defend state authority over resources such as fish, wildlife, and waterways.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of the Department is to protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources, managing their use in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of Alaskans, consistent with the sustained yield principle. The Division supports this mission by conserving and enhancing wildlife and habitats while providing for diverse public uses, including hunting, trapping, and wildlife viewing.

The incumbent's advances these goals by serving as the Department's lead on ANILCA-related issues, ensuring that federal plans, rulemaking, policy, and other documents recognize state authority over fish and wildlife, protect public access for traditional uses, and uphold the commitments made to Alaska at statehood and under ANILCA.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team:

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside a diverse team of professionals within the Department and across state and federal agencies. You'll play a key role in reviewing and influencing management plans, regulations, and policies for National Parks, Forests, Wildlife Refuges, and other federal lands. This hands-on role allows you to directly contribute to the protection and enhancement of public access for fish- and wildlife-related activities, while gaining valuable experience in natural resource and land management.

The working conditions you can expect:

The duty station for this position is in the Anchorage ADF&G office and operates during normal business hours, typically from 8:00AM to 5:00PM in a dedicated office space. Daily responsibilities include reviewing and responding to federal plans and regulations, as well as performing routine administrative tasks such as filing and recordkeeping.

Requires:A strong knowledge of Alaska geography and outdoor activities (e.g., hunting and fishing). Occasional travel within the State is required.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

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Writing:

Demonstrates proficiency in written communication by applying correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Effectively conveys complex information - including technical, scientific, or policy-related content - in a concise, clear, and well organized-manner, that is appropriate for the intended audience
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Public Planning:

Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to natural resource (especially fish and wildlife) management, including ANILCA, the Wilderness Act, NEPA, and the organic statutes of federal land management agencies, as well as familiarity with the Public Trust Doctrine.
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Influencing/Negotiation:

Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail, while effectively negotiating, building teams, and collaborating with diverse and strong-minded stakeholders with differing missions. ANILCA is not governed by state statutes or procedures so the ability to generate new ideas, solve problems in innovative ways, and view situations from different perspectives is crucial.
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Project Management:

Experience managing multiple projects in stressful situations, identifying important issues and adjusting priorities to ensure completion of projects within strict deadlines. Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Natural Resource Specialist 3 please go to the

following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

A valid driver's license is required.
This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

Competency Based Hire Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Minimum Qualifications

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Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

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.


equivalent to those typically gained by:
Education in a natural resource field such as forestry, geology, agronomy, and hydrology, law, public administration, planning, economics, or a closely related field and/or progressively responsible professional experience in natural resource management.

Definitions:

"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

"Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

"Qualified" means is assessed to credibly possess the competencies needed to learn the job in a reasonable period.

"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

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. 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

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

Resume An unedited analytical writing sample that you created that describes how ANILCA and the Wilderness Act intersect. Professional references (3). College transcripts (if applicable to meet MQs).

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in 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. state university 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 state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.

NOTICE

If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

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 located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

Contact Information

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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Brad Dunker

NRM 3

907-267-2119


bradley.dunker@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes

typical

benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.



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
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

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

Retirement Benefits

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*

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served * Twelve (12) paid holidays a year