Senior Resource Planner & Land-Use Strategist

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Teleworking opportunities

Job summary

State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting for a Natural Resource Specialist 4 in Anchorage. This position serves as the subject‑matter expert on area and management plans, guiding plan development and implementation, and acting as the primary contact for agencies and the public on complex projects.

You will collaborate across divisions, engage stakeholders, navigate federal and state regulations, and help establish land use guidance and

Qualifications

• Decision-Making: Makes sound, well-informed decisions and commits to action.
• Environmental Science: Knowledge of natural and physical environment concepts and methods.
• Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others and builds consensus.
• Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, regulations, and government processes.
• Writing: Clear, grammatically correct written communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject-matter expert on area and management plans.
• Guide plan development and implementation for large state lands.
• Represent the department on planning teams and advisory committees.
• Engage with agencies and the public on complex departmental projects.

Education

Education in natural resource field, law, public administration, planning or economics

Job description

State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting for a Natural Resource Specialist 4 in Anchorage. This position serves as the subject‑matter expert on area and management plans, guiding plan development and implementation, and acting as the primary contact for agencies and the public on complex projects.

You will collaborate across divisions, engage stakeholders, navigate federal and state regulations, and help establish land use guidance and