Natural Resource Permits & Easements Specialist

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework model

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The State of Alaska in Fairbanks seeks a Natural Resource Specialist 2 to support the Division of Mining, Land & Water. You will evaluate permit requests for state land uses and authorize easements for long‑term needs, delivering well-reasoned, defensible decisions.

The role involves complex cases, strong analytical and communication skills, and occasional fieldwork with travel across interior Alaska. Alaska residency is required.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to apply knowledge to complex natural resource challenges.
• Decision making under uncertain conditions with clear communication.
• Oral communication and writing skills for clear, concise reports and decisions.
• Knowledge of laws, government processes, and regulatory frameworks relevant to natural resource management.
• Research skills: data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support decisions.
• Experience in compliance inspection and ability to apply rules and issue appropriate actions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate permit requests for state land uses and authorize easements for long-term needs.
• Produce documented decisions explaining conclusions and recommendations.
• Handle novel, complex, and potentially controversial cases with innovative and defensible solutions.
• Occasional fieldwork and travel within interior Alaska and to remote locations as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Oral communication

Writing

Legal/government knowledge

Research

Compliance inspection

Education

Education in natural resource field

Job description

The State of Alaska in Fairbanks seeks a Natural Resource Specialist 2 to support the Division of Mining, Land & Water. You will evaluate permit requests for state land uses and authorize easements for long‑term needs, delivering well-reasoned, defensible decisions.

The role involves complex cases, strong analytical and communication skills, and occasional fieldwork with travel across interior Alaska. Alaska residency is required.