3 (090400)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of AK National Guard (AKARNG), Environmental Section (ENV) is recruiting for an Environmental Program Specialist (EPS) Flex 1/2/3! This position is in the General Government (GGU) Bargaining Unit and is flexibly staffed based on experience and/or training plan. This Environmental Program Specialist position supports the Alaska Army National Guard’s Environmental Office by assisting with environmental compliance activities such as hazardous waste handling, fuel storage tank management, spill response and cleanup, and soil and water sampling. The role also involves conducting site evaluations and supporting cultural resource protection efforts. Working as part of the environmental compliance team, the position provides both formal and on-the-job training while contributing to the safe and environmentally responsible operation of AKARNG facilities and activities. This Environmental Program Specialist position supports the Alaska Army National Guard’s Facilities Management Office by assisting with environmental compliance activities such as hazardous waste handling, fuel storage tank management, spill response and cleanup, and soil and water sampling. The role also involves conducting site evaluations and supporting cultural resource protection efforts. Working as part of the environmental compliance team, the position provides both formal and on-the-job training while contributing to the safe and environmentally responsible operation of AKARNG facilities and activities.

Requirements

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.
Incident Management: Knowledge of tactics, technologies, principles, and processes to protect, analyze, prioritize, and handle incidents.
Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
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.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an environmental, physical, biological, or natural science; engineering; planning; or natural resources.
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.
Must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access.
Must be able to maintain the clearance throughout employment.
Must have a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration if using a private vehicle.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Nice To Haves

Alaska Residents only.

Responsibilities

Assisting with environmental compliance activities such as hazardous waste handling, fuel storage tank management, spill response and cleanup, and soil and water sampling.
Conducting site evaluations.
Supporting cultural resource protection efforts.
Providing formal and on-the-job training.
Contributing to the safe and environmentally responsible operation of AKARNG facilities and activities.