3 (PCN 187181)

State of Alaska•Wasilla, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This permanent, full-time position with the Division of Water’s Engineering Support and Plan Review Section team reviews wastewater system documentation to verify systems installed are protective of public health and the environment across Alaska, with a focus on the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. The position includes working with homeowners, businesses, contractors, certified installers, and engineers on the installation, modification, and maintenance of onsite wastewater disposal systems (septic systems). We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who wants to make a difference in their community and across Alaska by ensuring wastewater disposal systems are properly constructed, maintained, and operated to improve or protect waters from contaminants found in wastewater. The position has hiring freeze waiver approval.

Requirements

Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
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.
Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Valid driver’s license is required
Department inspector credentials (obtain within 2 years of hire)
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
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.
Scientific Research - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of scientific principles related to environmental, ecological, biological, or physical science and the methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Critical Thinking - Analyzes and evaluates data to draw logical and well-reasoned conclusions.
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.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience developing knowledge and skills in environmental regulations, pollution control, environmental damage recovery, or programs to improve or protect environmental quality; or learning to evaluate the potential environmental and socio-economic impacts of construction projects; prepare environmental documentation; and determine, negotiate, and monitor permitted activities.

Responsibilities

Working with qualified people on the installation of onsite wastewater disposal systems
Working with owners/operators on how to maintain said systems
Working with communities to address concerns regarding wastewater disposal
Managing the registration paperwork with these systems
Managing installation of onsite wastewater disposal systems
Developing technical guidance documents and public outreach materials
Conducting ongoing program development
Interacting with community organizations, stakeholders, and the public
Performing inspections of onsite wastewater systems throughout the region
Participating in training sessions or outreach events locally or in other regions of Alaska