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This new position will foster relationships to co-develop, maintain, implement, and exercise flood preparedness plans with rural and remote Alaska Native communities. Duties include the development, management and implementation of a flood preparedness planning program incorporating our expertise in community planning and risk analysis alongside community members and leadership. They will partner with the Emergency Preparedness Program in ANTHCs department of Community Environment and Health as well as other scientific, engineering and emergency management professionals in Alaska, across the country and across the Arctic. Apply to the Climate Adaptation Project Manager II position on the ANTHC jobs website or contact Jennifer Adleman (jnadleman@anthc.org) with questions.
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska's second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation's largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Eleven Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary:
Under general direction, provides planning, project development, and project management services to Alaska communities to adapt to climate change.
Responsibilities:
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Supports communities to develop and implement climate adaptation and hazard mitigation plans, projects, and programs in collaboration with other Federal, State, and Tribal partners. Supports community planning, including the development of climate adaptation strategies, adaptation plans, and integration of climate adaptation actions into other plans.
Develops and manages community climate adaptation projects in collaboration with community staff and leadership, agencies, consultants, and other project management staff. Develops and implements assessments, surveys, data collection, data analysis, and monitoring for a variety of ANTHC and community climate adaptation initiatives.
Serves as the technical point of contact with multiple communities to provide climate adaptation planning and science recommendations for a variety of projects. Provides technical assistance, direction, and guidance to communities, Tribal organizations, and other teams on planning, project development, design, and construction activities.
Collaborates with communities to understand community needs and priorities. Develops scopes of work and cost estimates for climate adaptation projects. Works collaboratively with communities, partners, and ANTHC's Grant Planning and Development Department to identify project funding sources, secure project funding, and manage funding.
Reviews and approves standard cooperative project agreements and develops project work plans. Schedules and adjusts project activities as necessary to accommodate changing conditions.
Establishes and manages consultant contracts to meet schedules. Develops and maintains required project documentation, tracks project progress using standardized project management tools, completes progress reports for external funding agencies. Monitors quality control/quality assurance for all project related activities. Develops, manages, and monitors project budgets and contracts.
Reviews and approves all contracted projects, ensuring projects meet program requirements and community needs. Completes project and financial closeout procedures including financial reviews, grant closeouts, final reports, and prepares project closeout documents.
Assists and supports ANTHC leadership in the achievement of ANTHC goals and objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT MANAGER I
Under close supervision, the Climate Adaptation Project Manager I supports climate adaptation projects involving planning, scope development, funding acquisition, implementation, and closeout.
CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT MANAGER II
Under general supervision, the Climate Adaptation Project Manager II supports climate adaptation projects involving planning, scope development, funding acquisition, implementation, and closeout.
Develops goals and priorities in conjunction with employees, and assigns tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains, and coaches subordinate staff. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations.
CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT MANAGER III
Under limited supervision, the Climate Adaptation Project Manager III manages complex climate adaptation programs, with a variety of projects, involving planning, scope development, funding acquisition, implementation, and closeout.
Provides leadership, direction, guidance, and direct supervision to assigned staff. Develops goals and priorities in conjunction with employees, and assigns tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains, and coaches subordinate staff. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations.
Other information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
All
Knowledge of climate change and climate change impacts in Alaska.
Knowledge of current trends and best practices in climate adaptation and climate resilience in Alaska.
Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).
Knowledge of rural Alaska infrastructure practices, deficiencies, operations and development.
Knowledge of project management principles related to the engineering, design and construction of infrastructure in rural Alaska. Knowledge of climate change in Alaska.
Knowledge of erosion, flooding, and permafrost degradation impacts to rural Alaska community infrastructure and relevant structural and non-structural solutions.
Knowledge of external partners in the rural Alaska community infrastructure development and climate adaptation sectors.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of funding capital infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of principles of engineering and construction of sanitation facilities for rural communities.
Knowledge in developing and managing consultant contract scopes of work.
Knowledge of grant application and grant management.
Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis techniques.
Knowledge in developing and managing consultant and construction contract scopes of work.
Skill in incorporating climate science in project design and planning.
Skill in identifying and assessing exposure and vulnerability to climate change and natural hazards.
Skill in developing adaptation measures to reduce risk, including technical solutions and the implementation of policies, regulations, standards, operational procedures, and emergency plans.
Skill in facilitating meetings with participants of diverse expertise, on sensitive topics, and difficult technical decisions with long-term implications.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with federal and state agencies, co-workers, contractors, and individuals with wide array of cultural, political, educational, socio-economic, geographic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Skill in reading and evaluating technical drawings and schematics.
Skill in evaluating the work of contractors and consultants for compliance with project plans, specifications and applicable laws, ordinances and policies.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of applications.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to follow established guidelines and procedure.
Skill in using analytical and research skills to define and solve problems.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Skill in effectively managing and leading teams, and delegating tasks and authority.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
All
Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental or earth science, planning, economics, or a related degree. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT MANAGER I
Non-supervisory: Two (2) years of planning, project management, research, or other experience with climate adaptation, hazard mitigation, or other relevant projects. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for experience.
CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT MANAGER II
Non-supervisory: Non-Supervisory: Five (5) years of planning, project management, research, or other experience with climate adaptation, hazard mitigation, public works or other relevant projects. At least two (2) years of experience in rural Alaska is preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for experience.
CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT MANAGER III
Non-supervisory: Eight (8) years of planning, project management, research, or other experience with climate adaptation, hazard mitigation, public works or other relevant projects. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for experience.
AND
Supervisory: Two (2) years involving employee supervision
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N/A
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Master's degree in engineering, environmental or earth science, planning, economics, or a related field.
Specific training and education in climate adaptation, project management, contracting, and hazard mitigation engineering design for flooding, erosion, and permafrost degradation.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
N/A
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N/A
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All
Travels frequently within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska.