State of Alaska - Multiple Locations, AK
posted 4 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Multiple Locations, AK
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
This position is the unit lead for Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Contaminated Lands and Brownfields programs within the Contaminated Sites Program. This position manages ~$2.5 million per year in federal funds, leads a team conducting site verification, assessment, and cleanup of contaminated sites, manages contractors, travels throughout the state conducting field work and outreach, presents at conferences and meetings, and manages a team of 8 professional staff. The position plays a critical role in providing site verification, assessment, and cleanup services for sites contaminated with hazardous substances across the state.
Responsibilities
- Manage ~$2.5 million per year in federal funds
- Lead a team conducting site verification, assessment, and cleanup of contaminated sites
- Manage contractors
- Travel throughout the state conducting field work and outreach
- Present at conferences and meetings
- Manage a team of 8 professional staff
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an environmental, physical, biological, or natural science; engineering; planning; or natural resources
- Advanced professional experience in environmental regulation compliance, pollution control, environmental damage recovery, or programs to improve or protect environmental quality
- Experience in stakeholder management, oral and written communication, project management, performance measurement, and creativity and innovation
- 24-hour HAZWOPER training and annual refresher courses (can be obtained after hire)
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to conduct field work and become a qualified environmental professional
- Public speaking and stakeholder outreach experience
Benefits
- Flexible schedule with telework options
- Ongoing training opportunities
- Health insurance including employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance
- Retirement benefits including membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Paid personal leave and twelve (12) paid holidays a year
