Seasonal Environmental Program Specialist 1 (PCNs 187955, 187956)
About The Position
This seasonal position supports the Fairbanks Air Compliance office in enforcing regulations on the use of solid-fuel home heating devices during air-quality curtailment episodes in Fairbanks and/or North Pole. The incumbent performs document handling, public complaint investigation, and enforcement work related to local, state, and federal air-quality regulations applicable to home heating appliances. Work is generally performed in an office, with some field work, under general supervision. The role involves technical, science-based work requiring sound judgment and project and time management skills. Some flexibility in work hours may be possible. The position is open to Alaska residents only and is being recruited in Fairbanks.
Requirements
- Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the competencies of problem solving, research, and oral communication.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Professionalism, including accountability, efficient work habits, clear written and verbal communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.
- Customer-service skills, including assessing needs, providing information or assistance, resolving problems, and delivering quality service.
- Attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Physical stamina to sustain activity over long periods, including repetitive tasks such as data entry or coding.
- A bachelor's degree in an environmental, physical, biological, or natural science; engineering; planning; or natural resources, or equivalent preparation through a combination of education and/or experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct surveillance of homes during PM2.5 curtailment episodes and document non-compliance with wood-stove-use restrictions.
- Process documentation, including photographs, and prepare advisory and compliance letters to citizens.
- Assist with formal enforcement activities.
- Enter data and scan routine technical documents submitted by industry.
- Receive and file documents, check submitted technical information for completeness, and review technical reports.
- Interact professionally with the public and local stakeholders.
- Conduct occasional field work using basic hand tools.
- Support enforcement of regulations restricting solid-fuel-device use when poor air quality is expected in Fairbanks and/or North Pole.
- Investigate public complaints and handle technical documentation, including filing and entry into an electronic database.
Benefits
- Hands-on training, peer team interaction, and technical guidance from senior staff.
- Some flexibility in work hours may be possible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
