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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/2233020/climate-cryosphere-hazards-specialist-pcn-10-n19007">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/2233020/climate-cryosphere-hazards-specialist-pcn-10-n19007</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:1.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <span style='font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#093281;font-weight:normal'>Climate/Cryosphere Hazards Specialist (PCN 10-N19007)<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right;vertical-align:top'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right;vertical-align:top'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right;vertical-align:top'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>APPLY<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Salary <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>$4,920.50 Monthly<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Location <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Fairbanks, AK<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Job Type<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Full Time<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Department<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Natural Resources<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Job Number<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>19980<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Closing<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>10/29/2018 5:00 PM Alaska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Division<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Geological & Geophysical Surveys (GGS)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Position Open To<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Alaska Residents Only<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Bargaining Unit<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>General Government<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Range<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>18<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Job Description<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Hiring Restriction Exemption </span></u></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>This individual position is EXEMPT from the hiring restrictions. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.</span></strong><br> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>This position is open to Alaska Residents only</span></u></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><br>The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) is seeking an advanced level professional scientist to contribute to multidisciplinary studies of cryosphere change and associated natural hazards that impact communities and infrastructure in Alaska. The successful applicant will use knowledge of hydrometeorology, earth surface processes, airborne/satellite remote sensing, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to make meaningful contributions to the Division's Climate and Cryosphere Hazards Program (CCHP). The successful applicant will work under the direction of the CCHP manager in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a long-term nonpermanent position lasting at least 2 years, with the possibility of extension pending availability of additional funding.<br> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Specific responsibilities will include</span></u></strong>, but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Work with the Climate and Cryosphere Hazards Program manager on assessments of changes to the cryosphere, which may include assessing seasonal and annual changes to glaciers, permafrost, and snow using a variety of techniques;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Coordinate citizen science recruitment and information dissemination for crowdsourced snow data collection;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Integrate in situ and snow remote sensing data to generate snow distribution products;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Work with program manager to plan and conduct airborne photogrammetry and lidar missions;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Lead airborne photogrammetry and lidar data processing, including GNSS data processing, point cloud editing, assessing accuracy, maintaining databases, creating maps and figures, and preparing reports and data products for dissemination;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Plan fieldwork logistics and data collection strategies;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Provide advanced-level expertise in snow science;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Use programming languages (e.g., Python and Matlab) and geospatial software, including ArcGIS and RAMMS, to model geophysical processes; and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Represent the CCHP and DGGS on interdisciplinary projects and workgroups.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>We are seeking a motivated advanced-level professional with a background in geophysics, hydrology, remote sensing, physical geography, geomorphology, or closely related fields. Experience in GIS, photogrammetric and lidar surveying and data processing, GNSS technology and surveying, and terrain modeling is preferred, but not required. Experience in snow variability and stability, instrumentation, programming, and working in remote settings is desirable, but also not required for this position. If you meet the required Minimum Qualifications for Natural Resource Specialist III and have a background in these areas, we encourage you to apply.<br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>A cover letter is required</span></strong> for you to be considered for this position. In your cover letter, please explain how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and why you believe your education and work experience make you well qualified for this position.<br> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Address each of the following parameters</span></u></strong><u>,</u> as they apply to you, and provide specific examples. <br>(Please note: We do not expect candidates to have experience in all these categories; if you do not have experience in one of these categories, please say so.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Background/experience related to natural hazards, with an emphasis on the cryosphere.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Field experience related to geophysics, remote sensing, hydrology, geomorphology, and natural hazards, with an emphasis on the cryosphere.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Experience using GNSS technology, surveying, and instrumentation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Experience using geospatial software to manage, display, process, analyze, and present geospatial data.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Experience in airborne photogrammetric and lidar surveying and data processing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Experience/background related to snow variability and stability;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Proven ability to work with a team and accomplish established project goals in a timely manner.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'> <br>Important Note: You will not be invited to interview if your cover letter does not address these skills and abilities. Your cover letter will also be used as a writing sample.<br><br> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Special Notice:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Applicants must possess, or have the ability to obtain, an Alaska Driver's License, if selected for this position.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>This position requires the ability to use or possess firearms or ammunition.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='box-sizing: border-box'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Minimum Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Two years of journey level professional experience in natural resource management. The required experience includes work such as a Natural Resource Specialist II, Forester II, Geologist II, Hydrologist I, Agronomist I, Land Survey Assistant II, Recorder IV, or Environmental Specialist II with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.<br><br>OR:<br>A master's degree from an accredited college in a natural resource field (such as forestry, geology, agronomy, and hydrology), law, public administration, planning, economics, or a closely related field.<br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Special Note:</span></strong><br>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 of the state. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Additional Required Information<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>At time of application</span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>, applicant must attach as separate documents (If unable to attach please fax or email the contact listed below):</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Professionally formatted cover letter – please see cover letter information above and below for more information on the cover letter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>If selected for an interview</span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>, applicants must provide the following:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>A copy of your last two (2) performance appraisals (if you are a current or former State of Alaska employee) or supervisory letters of recommendation;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>A copy of any documents necessary to show proof of meeting this position's minimum qualifications. This includes a copy of your college transcripts if you are using education to meet the position's minimum qualifications; and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>A valid Alaska Driver's License.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Interviews may be held telephonically, at the discretion of the hiring manager. <br><br>Please do not send resumes, applications, transcripts, letters of recommendation, or other materials separately from the Workplace Alaska application unless requested to do so by the hiring manager.<br><br><br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY</span></u></strong><br>This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents Only. Applicants <strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>must</span></strong> meet <strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><a href="http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/serviceCenters/alaskaRes/">Alaska Residency Requirements</a></span></u></strong> in order to be considered for employment at this time. Non-Alaska residents need not apply.<br> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>FIREARMS</span></u></strong><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.</span></strong><br><br><br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>APPLICATION NOTICE</span></u></strong><br>You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as ALEXsys or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska login to successfully apply. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the date of closing. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: <a href="http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/howtoapply/">http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/howtoapply/</a><br> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>COVER LETTER INFORMATION</span></u></strong><br>In addition to answering the supplemental question regarding how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, a cover letter is required. <strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description above.</span></strong> Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. The cover letter will be used as a writing sample and will help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.<br> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>EDUCATION </span></u></strong><br>If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.<br> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION</span></u></strong><br>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 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.<br> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>WORK EXPERIENCE</span></u></strong><br>If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.<br> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>AKDL REQUIREMENT </span></u></strong><br>Applicants must possess an Alaska driver's license. An individual without an Alaska driver's license, who meets the minimum age and experience requirements, may apply for the vacancy. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon acquisition of an Alaska driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.<br> <br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>EEO STATEMENT </span></u></strong><br>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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.<br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Contact Information<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><br>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 located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to <u>recruitment.services@alaska.gov</u>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>For applicant password assistance please visit: <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska">https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'> </span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at the following:</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#4E4C4A'>Name: De Anne Stevens<br>Phone: (907) 451-5014<br>Fax: (907) 451-5223<br>Email: <u><a href="mailto:deanne.stevens@alaska.gov">deanne.stevens@alaska.gov</a></u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>