Environmental Program Manager 1 (PCN 252663)

About the Department

Come join the State of Alaska!

What you will be doing
The Environmental Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and administering the environmental compliance and stewardship programs for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). The position ensures airport operations, maintenance activities, and capital improvement projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, permits, and policies. Responsibilities include establishing program priorities, administering budgets, managing professional staff and consultants, and directing environmental planning, permitting, and compliance activities that support the airport's safe, efficient, and sustainable operation and development. The position develops environmental policies, procedures, and best management practices while overseeing programs related to environmental permitting, NEPA compliance, stormwater and wastewater, wetlands, contaminated sites, hazardous materials, spill prevention and response, PFAS, and other environmental initiatives.

The Environmental Manager serves as ANC's principal environmental advisor, providing technical guidance and regulatory interpretation to airport leadership, airport tenants, consultants, contractors, and staff. The position coordinates with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to obtain permits, ensure regulatory compliance, and resolve complex environmental issues affecting airport operations and development. Responsibilities include reviewing technical studies, evaluating environmental risks, developing practical and cost-effective solutions, supporting environmental review of capital improvement projects, and representing the airport before regulatory agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders. The position also provides strategic leadership during environmental incidents and emergencies, ensuring timely coordination, regulatory reporting, and protection of public health, natural resources, and airport operations.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans. 

The benefits of joining our team:
Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/. 

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect.  We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results.  We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is based at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), one of the busiest cargo airports in the world and a vital gateway connecting North America, Asia, and beyond. Working at ANC offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that supports world-class aviation infrastructure while helping shape the future of one of Alaska's most important economic engines. Every day brings new opportunities to collaborate with airport tenants, airlines, regulatory agencies, and industry professionals on complex engineering and environmental challenges that have a lasting impact on the state and the global aviation system.

As part of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), you'll work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. Alaska's unique geography, diverse landscapes, and demanding climate create rewarding challenges that encourage creative problem-solving and professional growth. Whether supporting major capital improvement projects, protecting Alaska's remarkable natural resources, or ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a world-class airport, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying the unparalleled beauty, adventure, and quality of life that Alaska has to offer.

Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies: 

•  Program Oversight: Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated project(s).
• Oral and Written 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 and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Environmental Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

SPECIAL NOTE:
 The selected applicant will be required to complete the following training and pass required checks.

• OSHA - Hazardous waste operations training- 29CFR 1910.120(e)
• Emergency Responder Training 29CFR1910.129(q)
• Hazard Communication Training- 29CFR 1910.1200
• Valid driver’s license required for a Ramp License, 17 AAC 42.080 & 42.085
• Pass 10-year criminal background check, 19 CFR 122 and 14 CFR 107

Position Duties

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

• 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, 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 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.

Special Note:

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

 “Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

 “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.

“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.  

Minimum Qualifications

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
• Copy of Alaska driver's license.

AIRPORT SECURITY BADGE
Candidates for this position must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542) which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.

Other Qualifications

Name: Miranda Varvil, Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: (907) 266-2124
Email: [email protected] 

Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State:   See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts.  Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note:  The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

Supplemental Questions

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of AlaskaAddress PO Box 110201

Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone(800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/