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Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43176
Department: Environmental Conservation
Division: Air Quality
Opening Date: 12/05/2023
Closing Date: 1/4/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Air Quality
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 17/19/21
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
What you will be doing:
The Air Permits Program is hiring an Engineering Assistant or Associate for a permit writing position. The incumbent will draw on their skills in math, science, and technical writing to create the permits necessary to facilitate economic development while protecting Alaska's environment.
Our organization, mission, and culture:In the Division of Air Quality we believe that clean air is essential to every breathing moment. The incumbent will join our dynamic team in the Air Permits Program where we ensure the cleanliness of the air by issuing permits to industrial sources of air pollution. We generate the enforceable requirements necessary for these facilities to be constructed and operated in manner that protects the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
The benefits of joining our team:
The Air Permits Program has a dedicated and knowledgeable leadership team to support you as you develop new skills and knowledge in the challenging field of Air Quality. As a new hire you will have hands-on training, peer team interaction and technical guidance from the leadership team and other experienced permits staff. This flexibly-staffed position offers opportunities for advancement, and our Department prioritizes training and development of all team members.
The working environment you can expect:The incumbent will generally work in an office environment in downtown Anchorage with the possibility of hybrid telework. Whether working in-office or remotely, our team works collaboratively to share knowledge and expertise, and ensure the success of our team. Air Permits Program staff typically work a traditional workweek schedule with little required travel.
Who we are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
Special Note:
Minimum Qualifications
Engineering Assistant 1 minimum qualifications (Range: 17)
An ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
Or:
A non-ABET-accredited bachelor's degree with a major in engineering.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
Special Notes:
"ABET" means Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology per 12 AAC 36.990(7).
Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting.
An applicant who, within nine months, will obtain an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree will qualify to apply. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree requirement within nine months and may begin work AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the required degree.
Engineering Assistant 2 minimum qualifications (Range: 19)
An ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
AND
One year of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
A non-ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
AND
One year of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
An ABET-accredited master's degree in engineering.
Special Notes:
"ABET" means Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology per 12 AAC 36.990(7).
Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting.
Engineering Associate 1 minimum qualifications (Range: 21)
An ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
AND
Two years of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 2 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
A non-ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
AND
Two years of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 2 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
An ABET-accredited master's degree in engineering.
AND
One year of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 2 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Special Notes:
"ABET" means Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology per 12 AAC 36.990(7).
Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
A cover letter is required for this position. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
A cover letter is required. Please provide examples of how you meet these demonstrated competencies in your cover letter.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate's credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENTThe 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 ONLYPlease be sure to check our to determine if you qualify.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSFor your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
EDUCATIONTo 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.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation 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 equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
NOTE: The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
WORK EXPERIENCEWhen using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documente...
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43176
Department: Environmental Conservation
Division: Air Quality
Opening Date: 12/05/2023
Closing Date: 1/4/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Air Quality
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 17/19/21
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
What you will be doing:
The Air Permits Program is hiring an Engineering Assistant or Associate for a permit writing position. The incumbent will draw on their skills in math, science, and technical writing to create the permits necessary to facilitate economic development while protecting Alaska's environment.
Our organization, mission, and culture:In the Division of Air Quality we believe that clean air is essential to every breathing moment. The incumbent will join our dynamic team in the Air Permits Program where we ensure the cleanliness of the air by issuing permits to industrial sources of air pollution. We generate the enforceable requirements necessary for these facilities to be constructed and operated in manner that protects the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
The benefits of joining our team:
The Air Permits Program has a dedicated and knowledgeable leadership team to support you as you develop new skills and knowledge in the challenging field of Air Quality. As a new hire you will have hands-on training, peer team interaction and technical guidance from the leadership team and other experienced permits staff. This flexibly-staffed position offers opportunities for advancement, and our Department prioritizes training and development of all team members.
The working environment you can expect:The incumbent will generally work in an office environment in downtown Anchorage with the possibility of hybrid telework. Whether working in-office or remotely, our team works collaboratively to share knowledge and expertise, and ensure the success of our team. Air Permits Program staff typically work a traditional workweek schedule with little required travel.
Who we are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
- Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
- Permitting: Knowledge of appropriate state and federal laws and regulations used for assessing applications, and the ability to use technical knowledge to issue legally defensible permits and approvals for various operations.
- Environmental Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and 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.
- Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Special Note:
- A valid Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
- Incumbent may be required to travel occasionally on State-funded travel for training, industry conferences or meetings, or as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Engineering Assistant 1 minimum qualifications (Range: 17)
An ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
Or:
A non-ABET-accredited bachelor's degree with a major in engineering.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
Special Notes:
"ABET" means Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology per 12 AAC 36.990(7).
Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting.
An applicant who, within nine months, will obtain an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree will qualify to apply. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree requirement within nine months and may begin work AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the required degree.
Engineering Assistant 2 minimum qualifications (Range: 19)
An ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
AND
One year of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
A non-ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
AND
One year of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
An ABET-accredited master's degree in engineering.
Special Notes:
"ABET" means Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology per 12 AAC 36.990(7).
Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting.
Engineering Associate 1 minimum qualifications (Range: 21)
An ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
AND
Two years of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 2 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
A non-ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
AND
Two years of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 2 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Or:
An ABET-accredited master's degree in engineering.
AND
One year of engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 2 (or the equivalent) with the State of Alaska or elsewhere.
Special Notes:
"ABET" means Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology per 12 AAC 36.990(7).
Some positions require the incumbent to have specific education and/or experience in a particular branch of engineering. This requirement will be addressed in the Position Description and job posting.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
A cover letter is required for this position. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION
- Resume
- Cover letter that addresses competencies listed in "Who we are looking for" section of the job posting.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
- A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualification competencies.
- Three (3) Professional References
A cover letter is required. Please provide examples of how you meet these demonstrated competencies in your cover letter.
- Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
- Permitting: Knowledge of appropriate state and federal laws and regulations used for assessing applications, and the ability to use technical knowledge to issue legally defensible permits and approvals for various operations.
- Environmental Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and 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.
- Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate's credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENTThe 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 ONLYPlease be sure to check our to determine if you qualify.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSFor your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
EDUCATIONTo 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.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation 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 equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
NOTE: The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
WORK EXPERIENCEWhen using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documente...
