Job Description

Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Office of Project Management and Permitting (OPMP)

Large Project Coordinator

Recruitment

Do you want to help lead the next generation of resource development in Alaska? The Office of Project Management and Permitting (OPMP), within the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recruiting a Large Project Coordinator position. OPMP coordinators interface directly with all aspects of large resource development and infrastructure projects to ensure that permitting is timely, efficient, and transparent. OPMP coordination is key to bringing major investment and economic activity to our State.

This is a fully-exempt, Range 23, position with the complete State of Alaska benefits package. The position is based in Anchorage, Alaska but other in-state locations may be considered for the right candidate. This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Out-of-state applicants must have prior Alaska specific experience.

Position Overview:

OPMP is responsible for facilitating and coordinating permitting for complex natural resource development projects, including hard rock mining and exploration, oil and gas development, transportation infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. OPMP's role is expanding for incoming broadband projects and a new Alaska carbon offset program. The position would work on a range of projects, with a main focus on mining.

OPMP coordinated projects involve federal, state, and local regulatory jurisdictions that require numerous individual authorizations. OPMP leads these teams and provides an organizational framework to the regulatory process that facilitates intergovernmental coordination. A coordinated approach to planning and permitting, where interdisciplinary teams bring together complementary skills, expertise, and judgments to evaluate proposed plans or projects, is the core role of a successful OPMP coordinator.

Under limited supervision, Large Project Coordinators engage with federal, state, and local government agencies at multiple levels to ensure that intergovernmental coordination occurs effectively; resulting in improved communications, informed regulatory decisions and less duplication of efforts compared to multiple uncoordinated single agency reviews.

Although Large Project Coordinators do not directly supervise staff, they are responsible for organizing and leading diverse project teams composed of subject matter experts, agency adjudicators, and regulatory staff from multiple state agencies. Large Project Coordinators are also responsible for developing annual budgets for each of their assigned projects and managing Reimbursable Service Agreements (RSAs) with state regulatory agencies that participate in OPMP's coordinated permitting process.

If you'd like to know more about OPMP, please visit our website here.

Summary of Potential Duties:

* For assigned projects, serve as the principal point-of-contact to regulatory agencies, project applicants, and citizens.

* Organize and facilitate interdisciplinary agency teams that review permit applications and supporting technical documents to inform individual permitting decisions by participating state agencies.

* Coordinate multi-agency site visits and inspections of permitted projects.

* Manage established Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and annual funding agreements between OPMP and project applicants.

* Facilitate interagency meetings and discussions associated with a broad range of regulatory and natural resource management issues.

* Coordinate joint agency public notices.

* Coordinate with state agencies to solicit, develop, collect, consolidate, and submit formal written comments in response to federal and state public notices.

* Represent the State as a cooperating agency during federal environmental reviews conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

* Resolve project-related disputes, elevating unresolved disputes to appropriate agency line officers.

* Present technical, regulatory, and project-related information publicly to a broad range of audiences in various forums and formats.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Self-starting initiative and entrepreneurial thinking.

* Knowledge of:

* Principles and practices related to project or program coordination, administration, and management.

* State and federal laws, rules, and policies applicable to natural resource development activities.

* Principles, practices, and current developments in the fields of mining, oil and gas, hydroelectric power generation, or major transportation/infrastructure.

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:

* Evaluate and adapt coordination approaches to address dynamic project needs.

* Coordinate, facilitate and guide the work of others.

* 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

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree is required, Master's or other advanced degree is preferred. Preferred fields of experience and backgrounds include industrial and economic development, natural resources management and development, project management and permitting, and environmental science.

Additional Required Information

Travel:

Travel is occasionally required to facilitate meetings, attend conferences or training, and visit project sites in state. Out-of-state travel may occasionally occur.

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.

Contact Information

Notice to Applicant:

Please follow the application instructions listed below. Do not apply for this position through Workplace Alaska. Candidates who wish to apply for the position must submit a cover letter, resume, professional product sample that emphasizes writing ability, and the names and phone numbers of three professional references. Inquiries will be kept confidential. Employment documentation should be addressed to Kate Harper at kate.harper@alaska.gov.

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 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://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.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)

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 https://doa.alaska.gov/drb/retirement/index.html for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

* Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served

* Eleven paid holidays a year

Agency State of Alaska

Address 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/

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