Hazardous Waste Environmental Program Specialist 1/2/3

Job Description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EMPLOYEES ONLY

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

Pay will be determined based on

location and level

of selected individual.

Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla salary: $27.46 / $31.54 / $36.34

Fairbanks salary: $28.28 / $32.49 / $37.43

Juneau salary: $28.83 / $33.12 / $38.16

What you will be doing:

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation was recently approved by EPA to administer the Hazardous Waste Program for Alaska. This position is your opportunity to help develop and implement a new program that will regulate and assist hazardous waste handlers, statewide. You will be involved with receiving training and gaining expertise on hazardous waste regulations, inspections, permitting, and compliance. You will also be working directly with hazardous waste generators and facilities to provide technical assistance and education, conduct inspections, and enforce regulations.

Core responsibilities and duties are focused on these areas:

Technical Assistance:

Provide technical and compliance assistance to hazardous waste generators and facilities. Work collaboratively with regulated facilities and the public to manage hazardous waste efficiently and effectively within the regulations.

Compliance, Inspections and Regulatory Enforcement

: Review, interpret and understand state and federal hazardous waste regulations. Complete facility and generator inspections and produce reports and recommendations for enforcement action based on violation(s) of the regulations.

Outreach & Education

: Produce and present outreach and education materials in collaboration with the Hazardous Waste Team to help ensure that facilities, generators, and the public are aware of the potential impacts of hazardous waste and the regulations and proper handling requirements.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of the Hazardous Waste Program is to protect human health and the environment by ensuring hazardous wastes are properly managed and disposedof. Hazardous waste management impacts all people in Alaska, so we work and interact with individuals, companies, and agencies throughout the state, as well as many other programs within the Department. This is a new program for Alaska, so you will be contributing to the initial implementation of the program. The issues we will deal with arise from a variety of circumstances and can include multiple disciplines, which provides a variety of opportunities for personal growth and learning. As a team, we will work individually and collaboratively to find solutions to hazardous waste problems ranging from the very simple to the very complex.

The benefits of joining our team:

The benefits of joining the Hazardous Waste Program include:

Collaborative Environment:

We are a small team of six, so we work together to achieve our goals. We share ideas and resources so that each of us can succeed. As we meet our goals, we determine our path forward together, as a team.

Support & Growth:

Benefit from accessible management, on-the-job training, and pathways for advancement in this flexibly staffed position. We provide onboarding mentorship and professional development as you move towards becoming an expert in the field.

Comprehensive Benefits:

Enjoy State benefits including leave accrual, state holidays, and premium health benefits.

Flexible Work Arrangements:

We believe in a work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling and the potential for a hybrid work environment once trained.

Meaningful Work:

The Hazardous Waste Program offers the opportunity to do work that matters and protects the people of our state. Our mission is important to the health, environment, and the future of Alaska. Each day provides interesting challenges and includes a variety of work in environmental regulation, outreach and education, and engineering.

The working environment you can expect:

The Hazardous Waste Program offers the opportunity to do work that matters and protects the people in your own community as well as throughout the State while working flexible work hours with a small, fun, cohesive team. We value each member of our team, and we work individually and collaboratively to ensure we employ rational, defensible decision making that protects public health and the environment.

This position may be located at ADEC offices statewide. While primarily an office job, duties include travel for site inspections and public outreach with flexible working hours and locations. You will interact regularly with the Hazardous Waste Program team and staff from other programs.

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

Flexibility:

Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.

Critical Thinking:

Analyzes and evaluates data to draw logical and well-reasoned conclusions.

Writing:

Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

If you are eager, motivated, and possess some of these skills, and would like to work with our team, please apply through Workplace Alaska.

Special Notice:

Valid driver`s license.

State of Alaska Inspector Credentials (or attain within 1 year).

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.

Environmental Program Specialist 1 (range 14):

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

Problem Solving

- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Research

- Knowledge of the scientific principles, 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.

Oral Communication

- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

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.

Environmental Program Specialist 2 (range 16):

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

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