Natural Resource Specialist 1/2 Flex (PCN 10-1145)

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 for the Leasing Unit of the Southcentral Regional Land Office in Anchorage. The position is open to Alaska residents only. The role 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 job level offered depends on the candidate’s demonstrated competencies. A person hired at the lower level may be promoted to the higher level after completing a training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.

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 scheduling and part-time remote work are options. Occasional field travel may be required, including travel to remote areas by small plane, ATV, snowmachine, or boat.

Requirements

• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving competencies.
• For the Natural Resource Specialist 1 level: demonstrated oral communication, reading, and writing competencies, typically gained through accredited college education and/or experience in natural resource management.
• For the Natural Resource Specialist 2 level: demonstrated decision-making and knowledge of legal, government, and jurisprudence matters, in addition to analytical thinking, oral communication, and writing competencies; typically gained through education in a natural resource or related field and/or professional-level natural resource management experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license; proof of licensure is required before reporting to duty.
• Must be an Alaska resident.

Nice To Haves

• A collaborative, positive approach and an interest in public land management.
• Education in a natural resource field such as forestry, geology, agronomy, or hydrology; public administration; planning; economics; cartography; or a closely related field.

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 as part of the General Leasing Program.

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 teleworking or alternate workweek options for permanent staff.
• High-impact work.
• 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