Environmental Compliance Specialist

Summary or Purpose

Provide advice for the Borough on environmental matters, proposals, legislation and documents; performs other special projects as assigned by the Director or the Mayor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Confer with and offers advice to Borough officials and employees on environmental issues; applies expertise in a variety of environmental fields including wildlife management, oil and gas, natural resources, land use, Alaskan Native, and related matters to further the NSB interests.

Manage assigned environmental issues; provide policy advice on environmental matters involving Federal, local and state entities.

Act as a liaison for the NSB with Federal and state government agencies, oil and gas industry representatives, and other stakeholders with interest in environmental affairs.

Draft, amend, present and advocate for NSB proposals, policies, legal positions and negotiating strategies to protect and preserve NSB wildlife, environmental and cultural values.

Represent the Borough at various hearings, meetings, conferences, and negotiations as directed by the Mayor or Director.

Review pertinent decisions, policies, and other environmental matters pertaining to the Borough.

Monitor and reviews trends in legislation, public policy and other environmental issues; recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements.

Will be required to travel to the villages and off slope.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.

Knowledge of State of Alaska statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations.

Knowledge of techniques, sources, databases and other research tools.

Skill in reviewing and assessing legal issues and documents.

Skill in utilizing and evaluating electronic research and on-line systems.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Two years work experience in environmental and policy issues; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience;

Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.