Program Coordinator 2 (Regulations Program Coordinator) PCN 112168

State of Alaska•See Recruitment Details, AK

About The Position

The Program Coordinator 2 is responsible for oversight of the statewide wildlife regulatory program and statewide permitting system within the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Wildlife Conservation. The regulatory program manages the promulgation of state wildlife regulations; evaluates new and existing regulations for consistency with federal and state statutes; disseminates new regulations to staff, enforcement officers, and the hunting public; and coordinates printed materials and database systems supporting public participation in hunting and trapping. The work includes program updates, testing printed and web-based information, and staff training. The position works with front-counter staff, area biologists, and wildlife managers across Alaska, and helps maintain the quality and accuracy of hunter harvest data collection, analysis, and dissemination for public use, decision-making, and resource management. The role may be based in Anchorage, Palmer, Fairbanks, Nome, or Juneau, depending on office availability. It involves an office setting, occasional annual travel, and periodic travel to Board of Game meetings (twice annually) and to meet with staff statewide. Work outside normal business hours may occasionally be needed for meetings, meeting preparation, and deadlines. Flexible scheduling and telework opportunities are available. This position is open to Alaska residents only.

Requirements

Must be an Alaska resident under the state’s residency definition.
A valid driver's license is required.
Competencies in analytical thinking/problem solving, compliance, decision making, planning and evaluating, and organizational awareness.
Competencies may be gained through accredited college or university training in any field and/or progressively responsible professional experience developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing a program, project, business, organization, or major program components, including administrative authority over funding, staff, and/or overall operations.

Nice To Haves

Organizational awareness, professionalism, and program oversight competencies, including familiarity with organizational programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; accountable and efficient work habits; clear written and verbal communication; effective teamwork; integrity and ethical behavior; and planning, coordinating, and monitoring programs to meet government requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee the statewide wildlife regulatory program and statewide permitting system within the Division of Wildlife Conservation.
Manage promulgation of state wildlife regulations.
Evaluate new and existing regulations for consistency with federal and state statutes.
Disseminate new regulations to staff, enforcement officers, and the hunting public.
Coordinate and oversee printed materials and database systems that manage public participation in hunting and trapping activities.
Manage program updates and testing of printed and web-based information, including staff training.
Help maintain the quality and accuracy of hunter harvest data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Coordinate with front-counter staff, area biologists, and wildlife managers across the state.
Travel to Board of Game meetings twice annually and meet with staff spread across the state.