Environmental Policy Manager Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

The UAF Environmental Support Services unit will provide developmental planning and environmental services to Fort Wainwright in accordance with the recently signed Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA). The NEPA Compliance Officer will be the subject matter expert for the team and provide knowledge in all areas of environmental services. This person will assist in the development of plans and tasks to ensure compliance in support of Ft. Wainwright and support filed work as needed.
The Environmental Community Partnership is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Coordinator to collaborate with the National Environmental Policy Act Program Manager on Fort Wainwright within the Environmental Division. The Coordinator will be instrumental in preparing and reviewing environmental documents, as well as ensuring compliance with NEPA related regulations.
The Environmental Coordinator is responsible for collaborating efforts with project managers and contractors to support/produce larger-scale NEPA reviews such as Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
Communication/Administrative skills are important as daily collaboration/coordination across multiple entities is required. Understanding DoD structure/function and policy/procedures/regulations is key to success for an Environmental Coordinator as mission is driven by federal, state, local organizations and regulations. Looking for a person that is knowledgeable on NEPA, takes initiative, and has a passion to protect the environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
An unrestricted Alaska driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.
Ability to access military installations in Alaska.
Bachelor's degree in a biological sciences, fish and wildlife conservation/management, resource management or other related environmental field is preferred.
Position Details:
This position is located on Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 81, based on education and experience.
Applicants should indicate in their application materials whether they have an unrestricted Alaska driver's license and whether they are able to access military installations in Alaska.
We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.
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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bridget Thimsen, Signers' Business Office, Sr. HR Coordinator at bmthimsen@alaska.edu .
This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.
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