Seasonal Environmental Program Specialist 1 (PCNs 187955, 187956)

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Fairbanks (AK); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support air quality compliance, field and office tasks in Fairbanks. The role involves documenting PM2.5 curtailment activities, processing photos and letters, and assisting with enforcement actions and data entry.

Regular interaction with the public and stakeholders is required. The position includes office work with some field duties and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating professional competencies in workplace behavior and ethics.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally to diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

Responsabilités

• Conduct surveillance of homes during PM2.5 curtailment episodes and document non-compliance.
• Process documents such as photos and prepare Advisory and Compliance letters to citizens.
• Assist with enforcement activities and data entry of routine technical documents.
• Handle intake of documents, filing, and review reports; interact with the public and stakeholders.
• Occasional field work using basic hand-tools.

Connaissances

Professionalism

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Stamina

Formation

Bachelor's degree in environmental/physical/biological/natural science or related field

Description du poste

What you will be doing:

Enjoy working in a friendly work environment, completing a variety of tasks and repetitive projects supporting a team environment. Tasks associated with this position include but are not limited to: conducting surveillance of homes during PM2.5 curtailment episodes and document non-compliance with wood stove use restrictions; processing of documentations such as pictures and preparing Advisory and Compliance letters to citizens and assisting with formal enforcement activities. 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.

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 a 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.
• 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).

Special Notice:

A valid Driver's License is required.

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

• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, 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.
• 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.

Documents Required at the Time of the Interview

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

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least