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Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43314
Department:Natural Resources
Division: Mining, Land & Water
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: 1/5/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Mining, Land & Water
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 10/12/14
Job Description
What You Will Be Doing
The Division of Mining, Land & Water, Land Survey Section in the Anchorage office has an opening for a Natural Resource Technician 1 / 2 / 3 flex. We want a team member with a good attitude and a growth mindset who is committed to working on behalf of the people of Alaska in support of survey work.
Please apply to this opportunity if you want to support a team of dedicated Professional Land Surveyors while gaining experience and knowledge of survey research, plat interpretations, and laws and regulations relevant to surveying and platting land.
Mission and Culture
The DNR mission is "To provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest."
The Survey Section provides surveying services to manage and maximize the use of more than 100 million acres of state-owned land. The professional services of the DNR Land Survey Section are required for a broad diversity of issues on state land, including boundary disputes, easement vacations, subdivisions, development of state land, Unorganized Borough platting authority, and complex coastal, riparian and navigability determinations. This position is essential to the team's success because it serves as a primary point of contact with the public, conducts preliminary assessments and research on a variety of surveying issues, and executes a variety of tasks in support of survey work. For these reasons, this position is essential to helping the Survey Section team complete work on behalf of the State of Alaska.
Core Responsibilities
With supervision, you will assist with preliminary survey research on a broad variety of survey issues, create case files, and perform records maintenance. As primary contact for the Survey Section, you will interact with members of the public to assist in either answering questions through a variety of mediums, including in person, by phone, or by email, or you will forward questions to appropriate Survey staff. You will perform Land Administration System (LAS) data entry as needed, process survey plats for recording with the Recorders Office and perform typical front desk tasks such as ordering printer toner and office supplies.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The DNR Survey Section is a team of 20 staff, including 13 Professional Land Surveyors, dedicated to providing superior surveying services to the State and the people of Alaska. Complex survey issues are frequently collaboratively discussed so that decisions are well reasoned and insightful. Our culture encourages a collaborative approach to projects and mentors' staff to increase knowledge and professional advancement.
Professional training opportunities are encouraged and are generally paid for by the State.
The position has a standard 37.5 hour work week with a flexible schedule. It is an office support position with little to no telework ability. There are occasional opportunities to be part of a survey crew in the field if desired.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
Located in the Atwood Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage, this position has a centrally located, interior office. The DNR Survey Section's culture focuses on collaboration and communication in an inclusive work environment. We focus on people's strengths and continued professional development.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in this position include:
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:
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
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet to be considered for employment at this time.
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via 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 "" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Supplemental Questions
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, yes/no, multiple-choice, and select-all-that-apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, 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 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 whether 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
For applicant password assistance, please visit
For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Gwen Gervelis
Title: Chief Surveyor
Phone: 907-269-8516
Email: gwen.gervelis@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
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 (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43314
Department:Natural Resources
Division: Mining, Land & Water
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: 1/5/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Mining, Land & Water
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 10/12/14
Job Description
What You Will Be Doing
The Division of Mining, Land & Water, Land Survey Section in the Anchorage office has an opening for a Natural Resource Technician 1 / 2 / 3 flex. We want a team member with a good attitude and a growth mindset who is committed to working on behalf of the people of Alaska in support of survey work.
Please apply to this opportunity if you want to support a team of dedicated Professional Land Surveyors while gaining experience and knowledge of survey research, plat interpretations, and laws and regulations relevant to surveying and platting land.
Mission and Culture
The DNR mission is "To provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest."
The Survey Section provides surveying services to manage and maximize the use of more than 100 million acres of state-owned land. The professional services of the DNR Land Survey Section are required for a broad diversity of issues on state land, including boundary disputes, easement vacations, subdivisions, development of state land, Unorganized Borough platting authority, and complex coastal, riparian and navigability determinations. This position is essential to the team's success because it serves as a primary point of contact with the public, conducts preliminary assessments and research on a variety of surveying issues, and executes a variety of tasks in support of survey work. For these reasons, this position is essential to helping the Survey Section team complete work on behalf of the State of Alaska.
Core Responsibilities
With supervision, you will assist with preliminary survey research on a broad variety of survey issues, create case files, and perform records maintenance. As primary contact for the Survey Section, you will interact with members of the public to assist in either answering questions through a variety of mediums, including in person, by phone, or by email, or you will forward questions to appropriate Survey staff. You will perform Land Administration System (LAS) data entry as needed, process survey plats for recording with the Recorders Office and perform typical front desk tasks such as ordering printer toner and office supplies.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The DNR Survey Section is a team of 20 staff, including 13 Professional Land Surveyors, dedicated to providing superior surveying services to the State and the people of Alaska. Complex survey issues are frequently collaboratively discussed so that decisions are well reasoned and insightful. Our culture encourages a collaborative approach to projects and mentors' staff to increase knowledge and professional advancement.
Professional training opportunities are encouraged and are generally paid for by the State.
The position has a standard 37.5 hour work week with a flexible schedule. It is an office support position with little to no telework ability. There are occasional opportunities to be part of a survey crew in the field if desired.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
Located in the Atwood Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage, this position has a centrally located, interior office. The DNR Survey Section's culture focuses on collaboration and communication in an inclusive work environment. We focus on people's strengths and continued professional development.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful in this position include:
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience performing research of land title, including using state and federal land status plats, deeds, and patents, as well as other materials relevant to ownership and title interests.
- Knowledge of land ownership in Alaska, including the Public Land Survey System, and knowledge of laws and regulations affecting surveying and mapping in Alaska.
- Self-starter who is motivated and has the enthusiasm to be successful both independently and as a team player.
- Competence with various office software including Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat, internet browsers, and state DNR land management systems. Working knowledge of or willingness to learn other software specific to surveying as needed, including project management, various internet-based land management research systems, GIS, CAD, Avenza, and Google Earth.
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.
When an applicant has no experience related to the job, the following formula is used to determine high school equivalency: highest grade of school completed plus amount of work experience which totals 12 years. This can be any kind of work experience.
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
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet to be considered for employment at this time.
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
- Three (3) professional references with contact information.
- A basic skills test will be administered in conjunction with the in-person interview.
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via 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 "" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Supplemental Questions
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, yes/no, multiple-choice, and select-all-that-apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, 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 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 whether 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
For applicant password assistance, please visit
For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Gwen Gervelis
Title: Chief Surveyor
Phone: 907-269-8516
Email: gwen.gervelis@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
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 (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
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