3 Flex (Cultural Resource Specialist PCN 250751)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region is seeking an Environmental Impact Analyst 1/2/3 Flex (Cultural Resource Specialist) to join their team and contribute to the mission of keeping Alaska moving. This role involves various levels of responsibility related to environmental research, project planning, technical report writing, permitting, fieldwork, agency engagement, and compliance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle, from conception through construction. The position requires meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s standard of a Professionally Qualified Individual (PQI) for assessing project impacts on historic and cultural properties, which is integral to the NEPA process. The State of Alaska DOT&PF values collaboration, communication, and coordination, with core values of integrity, excellence, and respect, fostering an environment focused on teamwork and achieving results.

Requirements

Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standard (48 FR 44738- 44739) of a Professionally Qualified Individual (PQI).
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on civilization and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.
Valid Driver's License Required.
Must meet the Secretary of the Interior`s Professional Qualification Standards for cultural resource disciplines, as published at 48 FR 44738-44739 and codified in Appendix A to 36 CFR Part 61, for performance of Section 106 historic property identification and evaluation activities.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Training in a science or business administration field or experience in the study or mitigation of environmental or socioeconomic impact of human alteration of natural environments; data collection, analysis, and reporting for scientific studies; or ensuring business operations comply with State and federal regulations.
Knowledge of functions, principles, methods, and techniques of public planning, including those related to community planning, outdoor recreation planning, and natural resource management, such as demand forecasting, environmental impact analysis, financial forecasting, and land use planning and zoning.
Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
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.
Training in environmental science or similar interdisciplinary field(s) and professional experience in evaluation of the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts of construction projects; determination of environmental documentation requirements; and permitting of activities impacting the environment.
Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions.
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.
Training in environmental science or similar interdisciplinary field(s) and professional experience evaluating the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts of construction projects; preparing environmental documentation; and determining, negotiating, and monitoring permitted activities.

Responsibilities

Enhance skills in environmental research, project planning, and technical report writing.
Prepare Categorical Exclusions and assist with Environmental Assessments.
Support the NEPA Assignment Program.
Secure permits and conduct research and fieldwork.
Engage with agencies and analyze impacts for geotechnical investigations.
Prepare environmental documents and secure permits for moderately complex projects.
Draft Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments.
Contribute to Environmental Impact Statements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and the Engineering Manager.
Manage project timelines and ensure compliance during construction activities.
Oversee environmental documentation and permits for complex projects.
Coordinate studies and conduct quality control reviews.
Review Environmental Impact Statements and develop project schedules.
Lead public meetings and monitor compliance during construction.
Act in the absence of the Regional Environmental Manager and contribute to policy reviews.