Solid Waste Rural Facilities Section Manager; Environmental Program Manager - PCN

Position: Solid Waste Rural Facilities Section Manager (Environmental Program Manager 1 - PCN 187168)

Job Description

Solid Waste Rural Facilities Section Manager (Environmental Program Manager 1 - PCN 187168)

Locations: Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Fairbanks, Juneau. (Alaska Residents only.)

Pay: Fairbanks $3,641.60;
Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla $3,535.20;
Juneau $3,712.00.

What you will be doing: This is a managerial position in the Solid Waste Program within ADEC. The position supervises four staff and focuses on managing staff working on rural municipal landfills (Class 3 landfills).

Our organization, mission, and culture

The Solid Waste Program implements the State of Alaska solid waste regulations. Our mission is to protect public health and the environment by ensuring landfills in Alaska operate and maintain in compliance with State regulations and Program goals. We work cooperatively with landfill operators and owners to find solutions, leveraging resources and collaboration to achieve our mission.

Benefits of joining our team

• Collaborative Environment: Small team working together to achieve Program goals.
• Support & Growth: Onboarding mentorship and continued professional development toward becoming a subject matter expert.
• Meaningful Work: Every individual deserves access to a sanitary landfill; projects protect groundwater, surface water, and surrounding soils.

Working environment you can expect

The position may be located in any of the DEC Offices (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla, Soldotna). The incumbent will have an assigned office and interact with Solid Waste staff across these offices.

Candidate experience areas

• Flexibility: Ability to adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effective dealing with uncertainty.
• Problem Solving: Identify problems, evaluate information, use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Oral Communication: Effectively express information to individuals or groups; make clear and convincing oral presentations; listen and respond to others.

Special Notice

• Valid Driver's License required.
• State of Alaska Enforcement Credentials required (can be obtained after hire).

Minimum Qualifications

• Scientific Research – 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, interpretation of data, and reporting 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.
• 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 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 experience in environmental regulation compliance, pollution control, environmental damage recovery, or programs to improve or protect environmental quality; or evaluating the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts of construction projects; preparing environmental documentation;

and determining, negotiating, and monitoring permitted activities.

Contact Information

Bob Blankenburg

Environmental Program Manager 3

bob.blankenburg

Phone  (Statewide toll-free number)

(Juneau and out-of-state callers)

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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