Full-time Seasonal Environmental Program Specialist 3

Environmental Conservation; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Flexible hours

Job summary

Environmental Conservation in Fairbanks seeks a Full-Time Seasonal Air Compliance Technician to support enforcement of state and federal air quality regulations. You will conduct inspections, process documents, and handle public complaints in a collaborative team setting.

Proficiency with infrared cameras and basic hand-tools is valuable, and a valid driver’s license is required. The role emphasizes data entry into electronic databases and timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or related field; competency-based minimum qualifications.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Documents of education, licenses, and experience must support required competencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance observations during winter air alert episodes in the Fairbanks PM2.5 Nonattainment Area.
• Respond to and investigate public air quality complaints.
• Document non-compliance with wood stove restrictions; prepare Advisory and Compliance letters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Stamina

Self-management

Professionalism

Teach others

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related field

Tools

Infrared camera

Electronic database

Basic hand-tools

Job description

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

This position is being recruited for in Fairbanks.

What you will be doing:

Enjoy working in a friendly work environment, completing a variety of tasks and repetitive projects supporting a team environment. This Full-Time Seasonal Position provides senior technical services within the framework of State and Federal regulations for enforcement activities like developing notice of violations and expedited settlement agreements along with essential assistance to implement the PM2.5 curtailment program. Working independently with minimal supervision, the incumbent is responsible for conducting compliance observation during winter air alert episodes in the Fairbanks PM2.5 Nonattainment Area. This can include observations in early morning and afternoon using infrared camera technology to confirm compliance with state regulations on air quality as part of the Serious State Implementation Plan for PM2.5 Air Pollution in the Nonattainment Area. Additional tasks associated with this position include but are not limited to document non-compliance with wood stove use restrictions; processing of documentations such as pictures and preparing Advisory and Compliance letters to citizens. Conducting data entry and scanning of routine technical documents submitted by industry. Conduct intake of documents and filing, review of technical reports, dealing with the public and local stakeholders on a daily basis in a professional context, occasional field work operating basic hand-tools.

An essential function of the job is to respond and investigate public air quality complaints.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

You are protecting the daily health of Alaskans and the environment! The incumbent assists with the enforcement of regulations associated with curtailment on the use of solid fuel devices when the air quality is expected to be poor in Fairbanks and/or North Pole. Technical documentation handling, such as assuring completeness of information submitted, filing, and data entry into an electronic database.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Fairbanks Air Compliance office has an experienced and effective team to support you! As a new hire you will have hands‑on training, peer team interaction and technical guidance from senior staff. This is a performance orientated position, based on your delivery of a quality product on a known schedule. Some flexibility in work hours may be possible. The daily work is technical and science based, that requires decision and project/time management skills.

The working environment you can expect:

Incumbent will generally work in an office setting with some field work. Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of functions associated with document handling, public complaint investigation, and enforcement of local, state, and federal air quality regulations applicable to home heating appliances.

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:

Professionalism:

Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.

Self-Management:

Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Customer Service:

Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Attention to Detail:

Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Stamina:

Exerts oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring (which may include performing repetitive tasks such as data entry or coding).

Teaches Others:

Helps others learn; identifies training needs; provides constructive reinforcement; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.

Special Notice:

A valid driver's license is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications.

Please ensure your application

(through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the following competencies

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.

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.

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.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an environmental, physical, biological, or natural science; engineering; planning; or natural resources.

AND

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.

Additional Required Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW

• 3 professional references
• Proof of valid driver’s license