Natural Resource Manager 2 (ANILCA Program Manager-PCN 112235)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Natural Resource Manager 2 (ANILCA Program Manager) located in Anchorage!

What you will be doing:

The incumbent will conduct and oversee policy analysis and develop policy positions for the Commissioner through the Special Assistant in consultation and in coordination with Division Directors, supervise two Natural Resource Specialists in the ANILCA Program, and ensure Department management authorities are utilized and respected in federal plans, rulemaking, policies, and other documents. The incumbent will advocate for public access to hunting, fishing, trapping, and other public uses. They will also negotiate federal/state policy issues and work to prevent litigation.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 

The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. 

Benefits of joining our team: 

This position offers a great opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals within the Department and with other state and federal agencies in the review of plans, regulations, and policies for National Parks, Forests, Wildlife Refuges, and other federal lands. It also provides experience in land and water management to protect and enhance public access for fish and wildlife related activities.

The working conditions you can expect:

The duty station for this position is in the Anchorage ADF&G office. The position occupies a single office during normal business hours typically from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. The daily work environment consists of tracking and participating in plan and regulation reviews to respond in a timely manner and conducting normal daily activities for managing staff and budget.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to natural resource management, including ANILCA, the Wilderness Act, and the Federal Land Policy Management Act (FLPMA), as well as familiarity with the Public Trust Doctrine.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills including public speaking and technical writing.

•  Ability to demonstrate negotiations and teambuilding skills and work constructively with strong-minded individuals or organizations that have different mission.

• Experience managing multiple projects in stressful situation and ensuring completion of project within strict deadlines.

• Experience supervising professional level staff working on natural resource projects and manage program budgets.
  
  

Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.

This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
• Environmental Science: Knowledge of the interdisciplinary concepts, principles, theories, and methods of investigating the natural and physical environment, including examination of ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geography, atmospheric, and other related sciences in the protection and improvement of the environment and its resources.
• Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.
• Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

equivalent to those typically gained by:

Education in a natural resource field, law, public administration, planning or economics and/or progressively responsible professional experience or managerial experience in natural resource management.

Definitions:

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

“Qualified” means is assessed to credibly possess the competencies needed to learn the job in a reasonable period.

“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

Special Note:

For purposes of the minimum qualifications, natural resource management is defined as the management of the land, water, mineral, forest, oil, gas, agricultural, archaeological, natural and cultural history, park, and related surface and subsurface resources. Experience or education in natural resource management means involvement in the above resources exclusively. Those with experience or education in managing these resources may specialize in different management functions (for example, planning, regulation, research or title). All of this experience is applicable to the natural resource management definition. Some positions may require education in a particular area of natural resource management or specific technical knowledge and training gained through specialized education or progressively greater responsibilities at the lower levels of the series.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing sample that is your original work and has not been edited.

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

• 3 professional references

• Transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable). 

COVER LETTER

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For 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.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position. 

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. 

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION 
Education 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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer 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. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES 

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

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 (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.

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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Brad Dunker

Natural Resource Manager 3

907-267-2119

Bradley.dunker@alaska.gov