Natural Resource Manager 3 - Mining Section Chief (PCN 10-1149)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting a Natural Resource Manager 3 to serve as Mining Section Chief in Anchorage. The position leads a team responsible for the development and permitting of Alaska’s mineral resources, setting strategic direction and supporting responsible resource development, environmental stewardship, and effective mine permitting. The role is open to Alaska residents only and requires some travel within the state, including to rural locations.

The Division’s mission is to safeguard and advance Alaska’s land and natural resources through responsible, forward-looking management. The position is based in downtown Anchorage and offers the ability to telework a couple of days per week or on a situational basis. The work environment is described as professional and supportive, with opportunities for collaboration, public service, and professional growth.

Applicants must demonstrate competencies in administration and management, environmental science, influencing and negotiating, project management, and vision. These competencies may be gained through education in a natural resource field, law, public administration, planning, or economics, and/or progressively responsible professional or managerial experience in natural resource management. A valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required competencies in administration and management, environmental science, influencing and negotiating, project management, and vision.
• Education in a natural resource field, law, public administration, planning, or economics and/or progressively responsible professional or managerial experience in natural resource management, typically provides the required competencies.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Alaska residency is required.
• Applicants must answer supplemental questions rating proficiency in the listed competencies.
• If using post-secondary education to meet minimum qualifications, complete the Education section of the application; transcripts are required to verify credentials used.
• If using foreign education to meet minimum qualifications, provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.
• If invited to interview, bring two professional writing samples, three professional references, and a copy of a driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mining Section team and set its strategic vision.
• Guide complex mine permitting.
• Support responsible development of Alaska’s mineral resources while ensuring environmental stewardship and integrity.
• Make sound, informed, and objective decisions and act to advance organizational goals.
• Influence, motivate, and challenge others, adapting leadership approaches to different situations.
• Encourage constructive differences of opinion and prevent or resolve conflict.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute business functions and resource allocation.
• Apply project management principles to develop, schedule, coordinate, and manage projects and resources, including monitoring costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Travel within Alaska, including to rural locations.

Benefits

• Ability to telework a couple of days per week or on a situational basis.
• Professional and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional growth within the Division and Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed