Environmental Program Manager 1 - Regulatory Air Quality Monitoring Manager

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau.

Pay will be determined based on

location

of selected individual.

Anchorage salary: $3,623.20

Fairbanks salary: $3,732.00

Juneau salary: $3,804.00

What you will be doing:

Overseeing the regulatory ambient air monitoring section as the team applies state and federal air quality regulations and monitoring methods to measure compliance with seven criteria air pollutants (carbon monoxide, fine particulate matter, coarse particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide, and lead) and comparing concentrations against EPA’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

Hiring, assigning, directing, training, and supervising section staff while ensuring a strong understanding of quality assurance, quality control, the supporting scientific principles, and the technologies required to operate Alaska’s ambient air quality monitoring network and special projects; fostering effective decision-making, maintaining project timelines, and contributing to policy development at the internal, state, and national levels.

Collaborating closely with the Program Manager and other section leads to develop and manage spending plans and budgets, while independently coordinating solicitations and procurements, managing service contracts, directing the sections project management activities, and supporting air quality studies.

Coordinating the preparation of statistical reports, data analyses, and written summaries to clearly communicate monitoring results and inform the public about potential health risks.

Reviewing proposed state and federal regulations, monitoring methodologies, and emerging technologies; providing recommendations on technical content and scientific procedures; and assessing impacts of new regulations on state and local communities.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s mission includes “Conserving, improving, and protecting Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans.”

Clean air is essential to every breathing moment. As such, the Air Monitoring & Quality Assurance Program in the Division of Air Quality operates and oversees air quality monitoring networks throughout Alaska, with the primary mission of monitoring the state’s regulatory air monitoring network to ensure the health needs of Alaskans are met. Through continuous measurement, evaluation, and stewardship of statewide ambient air data, the program provides the scientific foundation necessary to protect communities, support informed decision-making, and uphold public health.

The benefits of joining our team:

Our team thrives across a wide variety of assignments, supported by flexible work options that help balance professional responsibilities with personal needs — whether through adaptable daily schedules or opportunities for teleworking when appropriate. While much of our work is grounded in thoughtful analysis and collaboration, this position also provides meaningful hands-on experiences through field support and training, ensuring each day brings something new. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your analytical, technical, and leadership abilities while contributing to a program that directly protects the health of Alaskans. The fast-paced and continually evolving nature of air quality work means the job stays engaging and never dull. By joining us, you can strengthen your career, expand your skillset, and make a lasting impact on your community.

The working environment you can expect:

This position will be filled in one of several convenient locations including west Fairbanks, downtown Anchorage, or Juneau. These great locations feature many nearby restaurants and businesses, allowing for a great mix of field and office duties. The incumbent will enjoy a friendly and flexible office environment with opportunities for telework.

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:

Technical Competence:

Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Interpersonal Skills:

Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Accountability:

Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Special Notice:

Valid driver´s license is required.

Requires periodic travel both in and out of state

Minimum Qualifications

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications.

Please ensure your application

(through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

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

Scientific Research

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Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of scientific principles related to environmental, ecological, biological, or physical science and the methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

Stakeholder Management -

Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

Performance Management -

Knowledge of performance management concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, monitoring, rating, and rewarding employee performance.

Compliance -

Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

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:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an environmental, physical, biological, or natural science; engineering; planning; or natural resources.

AND

Advanced professional ex