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As a member of the Division of Oil and Gas permitting team, you will play a critical role in overseeing one of Alaska's most important industries. This position is responsible for supporting and documenting actions relating to oil and gas exploration and development and similar uses of state land. The successful candidate will support the North Slope and Cook Inlet permitting staff and work with various elements of document management and information request fulfillment. Under the guidance of the Permitting Section Manager and Permitting leads, the incumbent in this position will be responsible for maintaining the section's document management system and managing the casefiles in accordance with State policy and the Division's records retention schedule. The position will independently execute functions of the DNR and Division document management systems, including facilitating interactions with the Land Administration System and Revenue and Billing, in addition to digitizing and organizing documents relating to plans of operations, land use permits, easements, field inspections, and miscellaneous permitting actions. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required to properly document permitting actions.
Mission and Culture
The Division of Oil and Gas manages lands for oil, gas, and geothermal exploration and development in a fair and transparent manner to maximize the prudent use of resources for the greatest benefit of all Alaskans and facilitates safe and environmentally conscious operation and maintenance of common carrier pipelines. This position plays a critical role in the Division by leading or participating in the authorization process for large, complex, or economically important oil and gas or geothermal projects statewide.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
DOG offers an alternate work week and partial telework schedules and encourages staff to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities the State and external entities offer. We utilize customized software to manage projects efficiently and employ new technology to maximize time in the office and during field inspections. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience working with world-class experts on high-profile projects that have direct impacts on the state’s economic well-being.
There are opportunities for ambitious individuals to advance to the Natural Resource Specialist series with the foundational knowledge gained in our section. In this position, you will learn about the many different aspects of land management and gain a broad understanding of the inner workings of DNR that will assist you in career advancement while contributing positively to the state.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
The DOG permitting section is located in downtown Anchorage on the 11th floor of the Atwood Building. The daily work environment is dynamic and deadline-driven, with a balance of independent project work and collaborative teamwork.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with other governmental and non-governmental agencies, industry, and the public.
- Experience in understanding and summarizing complex information and presenting it so that it is understandable to a general audience.
- Experience with standard office systems and software and database management.
- Experience in identifying and analyzing problems and recommending appropriate actions.
- The ability to maintain records and prepare reports with statistical information.
- Organization and communication skills necessary to perform a broad range of tasks associated with the adjudication, administration, and oversight of land use authorizations.
Minimum Qualifications
Natural Resource Technician 1– Starting Salary $19.25
A high school diploma or the equivalent.
OR:
One year of experience performing a variety of office clerical assignments of average difficulty equivalent to an Administrative Clerk 2 with the State of Alaska.
OR:
One year of experience performing unskilled or entry-level tasks in any phase of forestry or fish and wildlife work, routine field maintenance, or patrol duties, assisting in the prevention of violations and the enforcement of laws and regulations concerning fish and wildlife protection. This work is equivalent to Forest Technician 1-2, Fish and Wildlife Technician 1-2, or Fish and Wildlife Aide with the State of Alaska.
OR:
Any combination of the above two substitutions totaling one year of experience.
Special Note:
"High school diploma or the equivalent" is defined as any of the following:
- Issuance of a high school diploma by a school district, including foreign high schools.
- Issuance of a high school diploma by a state based on successful completion of a GED test.
- Issuance of a high school diploma by the military based on satisfactory completion of a GED test. Acceptance in full standing by an accredited college.
- Completion of any basic education course of 480 classroom hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week).
- Six months of work experience performing duties closely related to the job class.
- Twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to the job in question; for example, a stock clerk who maintains records or a table attendant who composes checks for customers would meet the high school requirement for a clerical class.
Natural Resource Technician 2 – Starting Salary $21.69
Six months of experience at the entry level performing technical functions of Natural Resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 1, Forest Technician 3 or Environmental Technician 1 with the State of Alaska.
OR
Six months of clerical work experience equivalent to an Administrative Clerk 3 or Recorder 1 with the State of Alaska.
OR
16 semester hours or 24 quarter hours of college coursework from an accredited institution.
OR
Any combination of the above where 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours is equivalent to one month of experience.
Natural Resource Technician 3 – Starting Salary $24.65
One year of journey-level technical experience in Natural Resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska.
OR
Any combination of journey-level technical experience in Natural Resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska and college course work from an accredited institution totaling one year where 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours is equivalent to one month of experience.
Additional Required Information
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
- A complete chronological job history/resume showing all previous employment and any breaks in employment, including employer and supervisor contacts (names, addresses, and telephone numbers), dates of employment, your title, and a brief job description;
- A copy of academic transcripts if education is used to meet the minimum qualifications for the job class;
- Copies of your last two performance appraisals, if available. If unavailable, two supervisory letters of recommendation may be substituted.
- This position requires routine travel within the State, normally one trip of up to 5 days occurring monthly.
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Flexible Staffing
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s eligibility. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher-level job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.
EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Ashley Ethridge
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Eleven paid holidays a year
