Senior Natural Resource Planner – Alaska Lands

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, invites applicants for a Natural Resource Specialist 4 in Anchorage. The role focuses on creating land use plans for vast state lands and serving as the primary expert on area/management plans.

You will interact with agencies and the public to guide planning decisions. The position emphasizes building trusted relationships, understanding regulatory frameworks, and negotiating diverse viewpoints to support responsible resource development across

Qualifications

• Education in natural resource field, law, public administration, planning or economics.
• Professional experience in natural resource management, progressively responsible.
• Competencies and qualifications aligned with competency-based minimums.
• Experience with area/management planning and policy development.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of land use plans and management guidelines for large state lands (up to 15 million acres).
• Serve as subject-matter expert on area/management plans and planning processes.
• Represent DNR on planning teams, committees, and with the public and agencies.

Job description

State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, invites applicants for a Natural Resource Specialist 4 in Anchorage. The role focuses on creating land use plans for vast state lands and serving as the primary expert on area/management plans.

You will interact with agencies and the public to guide planning decisions. The position emphasizes building trusted relationships, understanding regulatory frameworks, and negotiating diverse viewpoints to support responsible resource development across