Senior Solid Waste Environmental Program Lead

Environmental Conservation; Alaska; On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaskajobs seeks a senior technical professional to join the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's Solid Waste Management Program. You will evaluate risks to health and the environment, plan statewide initiatives, and provide technical support for rural solid waste systems across Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla, and Soldotna.

The role requires advanced knowledge of solid waste systems, regulatory requirements, and strong communication skills, with clear responsibilities to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of scientific principles and methods to evaluate risk and report results.
• Knowledge of procedures for assessing compliance with federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to make sound, objective decisions in uncertain situations.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication.
• Experience in project management and resource coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement complex program activities statewide.
• Provide technical support to manage risk factors in rural solid waste storage, treatment, disposal.
• Serve as primary contact between the DEC and the regulated community.
• Apply advanced knowledge of solid waste systems and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Scientific Research

Compliance

Decision Making

Oral Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, physical, biological, or natural science; engineering; planning; or natural resources

Job description

Alaskajobs seeks a senior technical professional to join the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's Solid Waste Management Program. You will evaluate risks to health and the environment, plan statewide initiatives, and provide technical support for rural solid waste systems across Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla, and Soldotna.

The role requires advanced knowledge of solid waste systems, regulatory requirements, and strong communication skills, with clear responsibilities to