Natural Resource Specialist 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 10-1705)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting a flexibly staffed Natural Resource Specialist 1/2/3 for the Leasing Unit of the Southcentral Regional Land Office in Anchorage. The position is open to Alaska residents only. The specialist oversees land use authorizations and management of state lands in alignment with the public interest, including adjudicating and managing lease and material sale authorizations on public lands. The General Leasing Program processes land use authorizations for commercial leases on state-owned land.

The position supports the Department of Natural Resources’ mission to develop, conserve, and maximize the use of Alaska’s natural resources consistent with the public interest, and the Division’s mission to provide for appropriate use and management of state-owned land and water. The level offered depends on the candidate’s demonstrated competencies; a candidate hired at a lower level may advance after completing a training plan and demonstrating competency.

The office is on the ninth floor of the Robert B. Atwood building in downtown Anchorage. Standard business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 7.5-hour daily work schedule. Alternate workweek schedules and part-time remote work are available. Occasional field-work travel may be required, including travel to remote areas by small plane, ATV, snowmachine, or boat.

Requirements

• Possess competencies in analytical thinking and problem-solving, oral communication, reading, and writing for the Natural Resource Specialist 1 level.
• For the Natural Resource Specialist 2 level, possess competencies in analytical thinking and problem-solving, decision-making, legal, government, and jurisprudence, oral communication, and writing.
• For the Natural Resource Specialist 3 level, possess competencies in analytical thinking and problem-solving, decision-making, environmental science, legal, government, and jurisprudence, and writing.
• Have education and/or experience that provides the competencies for the applicable job level. Typical backgrounds include college education and/or experience in natural resource management; for higher levels, relevant education may include natural resource fields, public administration, planning, economics, cartography, law, or related fields, and/or professional experience in natural resource management.
• Possess a valid driver's license; proof of licensure is required before reporting to duty.
• Be an Alaska resident.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land use authorizations and the management of state lands in alignment with the public interest.
• Adjudicate and manage lease and material sale authorizations on public lands.
• Process land use authorizations for commercial leases on state-owned land.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with and learn from a professional team of subject matter experts.
• Professional development through knowledge and experience gained in the role.
• Hybrid telework or alternate workweek options for permanent staff.
• Training and resources to support success.
• Collaborative and productive work environment.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

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