Program Coordinator 2 (Regulations Program Coordinator)

Fish & Game; Alaska; Presencial; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, is seeking a Program Coordinator 2 to oversee statewide wildlife regulatory programs and the statewide permitting system from Anchorage, Palmer, Fairbanks, Nome, or Juneau.

You will coordinate regulatory processes, promulgate regulations, evaluate proposals for consistency with law, and ensure accurate hunter harvest data collection and dissemination for decision makers and the public; occasional travel and telework

Qualificações

• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of compliance with federal and state laws and guidance.
• Sound decision making with the ability to act under uncertain situations.
• Excellent planning, prioritizing, and resource management.
• Understanding of organizational mission and structure.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee statewide wildlife regulatory program and statewide permitting system within the Division of Wildlife Conservation.
• Promulgate state wildlife regulations and evaluate regulations for consistency with statutes.
• Disseminate new regulations to staff, enforcement officers, and the hunting public.
• Coordinate and oversee printed materials and database systems for public engagement in hunting and trapping.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking/Problem solving

Compliance

Decision making

Planning and evaluating

Organizational awareness

Formação académica

Equivalent training from accredited college/university

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Program Coordinator 2 located in Anchorage, Palmer, Fairbanks, Nome or Juneau!

What you will be doing:

This position is responsible for oversight of the statewide wildlife regulatory program and the statewide permitting system within the Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC). The DWC regulatory program is responsible for:

• promulgation of state wildlife regulations,
• evaluation of new and existing regulations for consistency with federal and state statutes,
• dissemination of new regulations to staff, enforcement officers and the hunting public,
• coordination and oversight of printed materials and database systems that manage public participation in hunting and trapping activities including program updates and testing of printed and web-based information, including staff training.

Our mission, values, and culture:

The Department of Fish and Game’s mission is to protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manage their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the well‑being of the people of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle. The DWC's mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. This position is defined by our core services to maintain and enhance opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife; and to provide opportunities for Alaskans to gain knowledge of and appreciation for Alaska's wildlife, its management, and ways to safely and ethically interact with wildlife.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well‑being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The benefits of joining our team:

This position offers a unique opportunity to be extremely involved in all aspects of the regulatory process that directly impacts hunters and trappers. The incumbent will work with front counter staff, area biologists and wildlife managers across the entire state. The incumbent will also play a vital role in maintaining the quality and accuracy of hunter harvest data collection, analysis and dissemination for use by the public, decision makers, and for management of the resources. This position has opportunities for flexible scheduling and telework.

The working environment you can expect:

The position may be located in Palmer, Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, or Nome depending on office availability. The position includes working in an office setting with occasional annual travel. Additionally, this position may occasionally require working outside normal business hours during meetings, to prepare for meetings, and to meet various deadlines. Periodic travel will be required to attend Board of Game meetings, and to meet with staff spread across the state. Requires travel to Board of Game meetings twice annually.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
• 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.
• Program Oversight: Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated project(s).

To view the general description and example of duties for a Program Coordinator please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

A valid driver's license is required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• 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.
• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long‑term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible professional experience developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing a program, project, business, organization, or major components of a program, including having administrative authority over the program/project funding, staff, and/or overall operations.

Special Note

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” and “education” are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on‑line, self‑study, and on‑the‑job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long‑duration (such as a post‑secondary degree) and short‑duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

• Last two (2) evaluations. Reference letters may substitute if you do not have evaluations.
• Three (3) current professional references with current daytime contact information, at least one being a previous supervisor.
• Transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).
• An analytical writing sample.
• A creative writing sample.