State of Alaska
Natural Resource Manager 2 - Leasing Unit (PCN 10-1375)
State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
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Natural Resource Manager 2 - Leasing Unit (PCN 10-1375)
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water is recruiting for a Natural Resource Manager 2 in Anchorage. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the legacy of Alaska’s public lands. Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water is recruiting for a Natural Resource Manager 2 in Anchorage. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the legacy of Alaska’s public lands. What You Will Be Doing: Are you ready to take on an exciting leadership role in shaping Alaska's future? We’re looking for a dynamic and visionary leader to direct and inspire a team of land management professionals responsible for overseeing the issuance of leases on state lands, including for commercial, public & charitable, agricultural & grazing, and maricultural purposes. As the Natural Resource Manager 2 for the Leasing Unit at the Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO), you’ll play a pivotal role in facilitating public land use, providing for economic development, and developing Alaska’s natural resources consistent with the public interest. If you’re passionate about public land management and thrive in collaborative environments, this is your chance to make a lasting impact! You’ll direct and mentor a dedicated team of up to 15 staff, with 2 direct reports, while leading crucial decisions that enhance the quality of life for present and future Alaskans.
Mission and Values/Culture: This position is housed in the Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW), within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR mission is to “[d]evelop, conserve and maximize the use of Alaska's natural resources consistent with the public interest.” The DMLW mission is “[t]o provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest.” The Leasing Unit contributes to the DNR and DMLW missions by responsible management and utilization of the state's natural resources by maintaining a balance between economic development, environmental conservation, and ensuring the well-being of current and future generations.
Benefits of Joining Our Team: The Leasing Unit is currently comprised of 16 dedicated staff with vast knowledge of the Unit’s role and responsibilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute and influence sound public land use decision-making, management, and policy development while supporting the economic growth of Alaska. SCRO offers meaningful public service work in an environment that is exciting, collaborative, friendly and supportive. There are opportunities for advancement and extensive land management training for the complex and unique state and federal land laws governing the state of Alaska.
The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is located in downtown Anchorage. SCRO is a positive atmosphere geared towards collaboration and teamwork. The Anchorage office has a beautiful view of the Chugach Mountain Range, is near a wide range of services, the park strip, and the Coastal Trail system.
Normal business hours are 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and this position currently requires an 8-hour daily work schedule with options for an alternate work week and part-time remote work.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.
Writing
: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Decision Making
: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Team Building
: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
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to learn more about working for the Division of Mining, Land & Water. 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 instead of specific tasks and are only used as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to meet the competency successfully but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options for how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. Environmental Science: Knowledge of the interdisciplinary concepts, principles, theories, and methods of investigating the natural and physical environment, including examination of ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geography, atmospheric, and other related sciences in the protection and improvement of the environment and its resources. Influencing/Negotiating:
Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals. 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: Education in a natural resource field, law, public administration, planning or economics and/or progressively responsible professional experience or managerial experience in natural resource management. Definitions: “Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. “Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment. “Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. “Qualified” means is assessed to credibly possess the competencies needed to learn the job in a reasonable period. “Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. “Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. Special Note: For purposes of the minimum qualifications, natural resource management is defined as the management of the land, water, mineral, forest, oil, gas, agricultural, archaeological, natural and cultural history, park, and related surface and subsurface resources. Experience or education in natural resource management means involvement in the above resources exclusively. Those with experience or education in managing these resources may specialize in different management functions (for example, planning, regulation, research or title). All of this experience is applicable to the natural resource management definition. Some positions may require education in a particular area of natural resource management or specific technical knowledge and training gained through specialized education or progressively greater responsibilities at the lower levels of the series. Additional Required Information
At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials:
Cover letter – see below for instructions. A copy of educational transcripts if relied upon to demonstrate competencies. A resume with a complete job history. A list of at least three professional references with current contact information, including name, employer, and current telephone numbers of the reference. At least, one reference must be from a current or former supervisor. SPECIAL NOTICES May require occasional field work travel; may involve travel to remote areas via small plane, ATV, snowmachine, or boat.
Cover Letter If chosen for an interview , please bring a cover letter outlining how your knowledge and experience will support your success in this role. This is your opportunity to communicate to the hiring panel why you are a good fit for the role. Your cover letter should be two to three paragraphs and no more than one page.
Education If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work Experience If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note:
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit If you are a current state employee , please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are
not a current state employee.
Driver’s License Requirement Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
Firearms This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.
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 should 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.
Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.
Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For assistance with your password, please visitthe reset password page .
For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Joni Sweetman
Regional Manager
Phone: 907-269-7470
Email: joni.sweetman@alaska.gov Agency State of Alaska Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number) (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/
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The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water is recruiting for a Natural Resource Manager 2 in Anchorage. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the legacy of Alaska’s public lands. Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water is recruiting for a Natural Resource Manager 2 in Anchorage. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the legacy of Alaska’s public lands. What You Will Be Doing: Are you ready to take on an exciting leadership role in shaping Alaska's future? We’re looking for a dynamic and visionary leader to direct and inspire a team of land management professionals responsible for overseeing the issuance of leases on state lands, including for commercial, public & charitable, agricultural & grazing, and maricultural purposes. As the Natural Resource Manager 2 for the Leasing Unit at the Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO), you’ll play a pivotal role in facilitating public land use, providing for economic development, and developing Alaska’s natural resources consistent with the public interest. If you’re passionate about public land management and thrive in collaborative environments, this is your chance to make a lasting impact! You’ll direct and mentor a dedicated team of up to 15 staff, with 2 direct reports, while leading crucial decisions that enhance the quality of life for present and future Alaskans.
Mission and Values/Culture: This position is housed in the Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW), within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR mission is to “[d]evelop, conserve and maximize the use of Alaska's natural resources consistent with the public interest.” The DMLW mission is “[t]o provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest.” The Leasing Unit contributes to the DNR and DMLW missions by responsible management and utilization of the state's natural resources by maintaining a balance between economic development, environmental conservation, and ensuring the well-being of current and future generations.
Benefits of Joining Our Team: The Leasing Unit is currently comprised of 16 dedicated staff with vast knowledge of the Unit’s role and responsibilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute and influence sound public land use decision-making, management, and policy development while supporting the economic growth of Alaska. SCRO offers meaningful public service work in an environment that is exciting, collaborative, friendly and supportive. There are opportunities for advancement and extensive land management training for the complex and unique state and federal land laws governing the state of Alaska.
The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is located in downtown Anchorage. SCRO is a positive atmosphere geared towards collaboration and teamwork. The Anchorage office has a beautiful view of the Chugach Mountain Range, is near a wide range of services, the park strip, and the Coastal Trail system.
Normal business hours are 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and this position currently requires an 8-hour daily work schedule with options for an alternate work week and part-time remote work.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.
Writing
: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Decision Making
: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Team Building
: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
Click here
to learn more about working for the Division of Mining, Land & Water. 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 instead of specific tasks and are only used as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to meet the competency successfully but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options for how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. Environmental Science: Knowledge of the interdisciplinary concepts, principles, theories, and methods of investigating the natural and physical environment, including examination of ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geography, atmospheric, and other related sciences in the protection and improvement of the environment and its resources. Influencing/Negotiating:
Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals. 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: Education in a natural resource field, law, public administration, planning or economics and/or progressively responsible professional experience or managerial experience in natural resource management. Definitions: “Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. “Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment. “Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. “Qualified” means is assessed to credibly possess the competencies needed to learn the job in a reasonable period. “Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. “Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. Special Note: For purposes of the minimum qualifications, natural resource management is defined as the management of the land, water, mineral, forest, oil, gas, agricultural, archaeological, natural and cultural history, park, and related surface and subsurface resources. Experience or education in natural resource management means involvement in the above resources exclusively. Those with experience or education in managing these resources may specialize in different management functions (for example, planning, regulation, research or title). All of this experience is applicable to the natural resource management definition. Some positions may require education in a particular area of natural resource management or specific technical knowledge and training gained through specialized education or progressively greater responsibilities at the lower levels of the series. Additional Required Information
At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials:
Cover letter – see below for instructions. A copy of educational transcripts if relied upon to demonstrate competencies. A resume with a complete job history. A list of at least three professional references with current contact information, including name, employer, and current telephone numbers of the reference. At least, one reference must be from a current or former supervisor. SPECIAL NOTICES May require occasional field work travel; may involve travel to remote areas via small plane, ATV, snowmachine, or boat.
Cover Letter If chosen for an interview , please bring a cover letter outlining how your knowledge and experience will support your success in this role. This is your opportunity to communicate to the hiring panel why you are a good fit for the role. Your cover letter should be two to three paragraphs and no more than one page.
Education If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work Experience If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note:
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit If you are a current state employee , please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are
not a current state employee.
Driver’s License Requirement Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
Firearms This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.
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 should 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.
Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.
Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For assistance with your password, please visitthe reset password page .
For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Joni Sweetman
Regional Manager
Phone: 907-269-7470
Email: joni.sweetman@alaska.gov Agency State of Alaska Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number) (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/
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