CACFA Executive Director - Project Coordinator; PCN -X027

Executive Director Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas Duty Station

Duty Station to be determined upon selection of the candidate.

Reports to and is supervised by the Commission Chair. Receives general direction from the CACFA Commission and Chair. Administrative requirements of the Department of Natural Resources are overseen by the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources.

This position serves as the Executive Director of the Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Federal Areas (CACFA), established under AS 41.37 (HB 87 – Chapter 40, SLA 07). Members of the commission are appointed by the Governor and the Legislature. The Executive Director coordinates and administers all activities of the commission and advisory committees: develops, administers, and promotes efforts to address issues related to the commission;

assures compliance with the Alaska Administrative Procedures Act; serves as commission parliamentarian; serves as commission secretary on requests; supervises personnel within the commission; maintains fiscal and budgetary responsibilities; facilitates communication between the commission, legislature, federal and state staff officials, and the public; and provides procedural and technical assistance. The incumbent communicates with and interacts with the general public and interest groups (state/national/international) focused on the management of federal lands.

This position serves as a direct link to coordinate and communicate regarding commission decisions, actions, and activities.

• Read and analyze current federal land management regulations, plans, policies, and practices, and monitor for interpretations and changes affecting Alaskans.
• Monitor and review changes to federal legislation on behalf of the Commission.
• Prepare briefing documents and analyses for Commission members and the public on matters affecting federal lands, in compliance with AS 41.37.220.
• Research, draft and prepare public testimony and/or formal written comments (for direct delivery or for the Chair) to a variety of formal bodies, including the State Legislature, Congress, Alaska Attorney General, federal and state agencies, as directed by the Commission and consistent with its authorities.
• Research, draft, prepare, and sign other routine correspondence on behalf of the Commission.
• Consult with or request legal assistance as needed.
• Draft Annual Report for Commission approval and submission to the Governor and Legislature within the first ten days of the legislative session.
• Develop and maintain an orientation program for newly appointed commission members.
• Serve as media spokesperson for the commission.

• Promote the Commission as a place where individuals can go for assistance or advice regarding federal land management agencies or issues.
• Educate individuals about their rights and responsibilities under ANILCA and other relevant Federal land management statutes regarding their present circumstances.
• Provide assistance to individuals who are dealing with applications and other administrative requests to federal agencies.
• Follow up on citizen complaints brought to the Commission; conduct research and assist in resolution with the affected federal land manager; make recommendations for action to the Commission to the extent elevation may be needed.
• When appropriate, try to mediate a mutually acceptable outcome.
• If patterns of poor public policy emerge, work with state and federal administrators and the State ANILCA Program to look for larger solutions at the policy level.
• As directed by the Commission and within available funding, organize and conduct public outreach and information-sharing (e.g., newsletter, fair booth, conference presentations).

• Develop and maintain working relationship with the State ANILCA Program (through State ANILCA Coordinator in the Office of Project Management and Permitting).
• Develop and maintain working relationships with state land and resource agencies that are involved in federal land management issues.
• Develop working relationships with the federal land management agencies.
• Develop…