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Salary : $2,568.75 Biweekly Location : Anchorage, AK Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 47492 Department: Natural Resources Division: Project Management & Permitting Opening Date: 09/25/2024 Closing Date: 10/16/2024 5:00 PM Alaska Division: Office of Project Management and Permitting Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only Bargaining Unit: General Government Range: 18 Job Description Are you looking for an engaging and meaningful career? Interested in joining a diverse team of resource management professionals? Want to help lead Alaska's next generation of sustainable, climate-positive projects? If your answer is an enthusiastic "yes," don't miss this chance to join a small, dedicated team focused on developing large-scale, sustainable, nature-based carbon removal projects - apply now to be a Coordinator for the Carbon Offset Program in the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Office of Project Management & Permitting! What You Will Be Doing As a Program Coordinator, you will play an important role in the Carbon Offset Program's goal of developing large-scale, sustainable, nature-based carbon removal projects on State lands. Key Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team committed to making a positive impact. Professional development and growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding industry. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work culture. Mission and Culture Located within the Department of Natural Resources, the Office of Project Management & Permitting (OPMP) is a small, dynamic team dedicated to coordinating complex resource development projects that span the energy, mining, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. The newly established Carbon Offset Program allows the State to develop innovative and impactful carbon-reduction projects that deliver high-quality carbon offset solutions, new state revenue, and positive environmental and social outcomes. For more information on the Carbon Offset Program, go to Our Program Coordinator 1 plays an important role within the OPMP team by supporting and assisting the Carbon Offset Program Manager with planning, developing, coordinating, and overseeing the activities, functions, and major components and projects under the Carbon Offset Program. The Working Environment You Can Expect The Office of Project Management & Permitting is located on the 14th floor of the Robert B. Atwood Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage. Here, you will have your own office with a view of either the Alaska Range or the Cook Inlet and free access to the parking garage. You will also enjoy quick access to Town Square, the Delany Park Strip, the Performing Arts Center, and lots of downtown options for dining, recreating, and socializing. Who We Are Looking For Our ideal candidate demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and flexibility, as well as honesty, integrity, and a willingness to assist other team members. Excellent computer skills and attention to detail are additional attributes of a strong candidate for our team. OPMP's ideal candidate for this position will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of Principles and practices related to project or program coordination, administration, and management. State laws, rules, and policies applicable to natural resource development activities. Principles, practices, and current developments in the fields of carbon finance, decarbonization, or sustainability. Skills in Problem solving. Standard business computing practices and software uses. Engaging a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Professional writing and communicating complex information to a wide variety of audiences using appropriate delivery methods. Ability to Direct a wide variety of functions related to a central task or project. Negotiate and maintain agreements among diverse organizations and individuals. Communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective relationships with federal, state, local, and Tribal government officials, private industry executives, professional-level staff, citizens, and other stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. 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. Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls, work processes, and/or procedures for a program, project, business, or organization. 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" 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. "Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. Additional Required Information **NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY** THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet to be considered for employment at this time. At the time of application , the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below): Professionally written Cover Letter, addressing the above mentioned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities A resume Three professional references, one of which is a current or former supervisor Original writing sample or product demonstrating the ability to synthesize information and communicate ideas clearly, effectively, and professionally Application Notice You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date. Cover Letter A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your experience as it pertains to the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and competencies identified above in the job description section of this posting. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact email provided below. 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 if the responses are supported and if 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 in its entirety. 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. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question. 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 or in Juneau or (907) (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK . The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer. Contact Information Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll-free) or (907) if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to For applicant password assistance, please visit For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following: Name: Trevor Fulton Title: Carbon Offset Program Manager Phone: (907) Email: Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY 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 (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 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) Optional Insurance Benefits 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 See for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Twelve (12) paid holidays a year 01 Are you an Alaska resident? If so, please indicate below how you meet residency requirements: Currently domiciled in the State of Alaska Presently serving in the military with the intent of being domiciled* in the State of Alaska upon completion of military service Graduated from an accredited high school or post-secondary institution in the State of Alaska or earned a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) while domiciled* in Alaska Presently enrolled in a State of Alaska post-secondary institution and physically present in Alaska I do not meet the residency requirement 02 A cover letter is required to complete your application for this position; failure to provide may result in your not being eligible for an interview. Have you attached a cover letter that follows the directions listed in the job announcement? Yes No Required Question