Eligibility Technician 2 (PCN 068034M)
State of Alaska
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CACFA Executive Director - Large Project Coordinator (PCN 10-X027)
State of Alaska
Natural Resources
Location
Alaska, 99811
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading a citizens' advisory group that monitors and influences federal land management policies in Alaska, helping the commission communicate with government officials, the public, and individuals facing issues with federal agencies.
The job requires coordinating meetings, preparing reports and testimonies, and providing guidance on laws like ANILCA to resolve complaints and promote fair land use.
It's ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, knowledge of government processes, and a passion for public advocacy in natural resources.
Key Requirements
- Experience in policy analysis, particularly federal land management regulations and legislation
- Strong research and writing skills for preparing reports, testimonies, and correspondence
- Ability to facilitate communication and mediate between stakeholders, including the public, legislature, and federal agencies
- Knowledge of Alaska statutes (e.g., AS 41.37) and federal laws like ANILCA
- Administrative and supervisory experience, including budget management and personnel oversight
- Proficiency in public outreach, education, and serving as a media spokesperson
- Familiarity with parliamentary procedures and compliance with administrative acts
Full Job Description
Executive Director
Citizens ' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas.
Reports to and supervised by the Commission Chair. Receives general direction from the CACFA Commission and Chair. Administrative requirements of Department of Natural Resources are overseen by the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources.
DEFINITION
This position serves as the Executive Director of the Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Federal Areas (CACFA), established under AS 41.37 (HB 87 – Chapter 40, SLA 07).
Members of the commission are appointed by the Governor and the Legislature.
The Executive Director coordinates and administers all activities of the commission and advisory committees: develops, administers, and promotes efforts to address issues related to the commission; assures compliance with the Alaska Administrative Procedures Act; serves as commission parliamentarian; serves as commission secretary on requests; supervises personnel within the commission; maintains fiscal and budgetary responsibilities; facilitates communication between the commission, legislature, federal and state staff officials, and the public; and provides procedural and technical assistance.
The incumbent communicates with and interacts with the general public and interest groups (state/national/international) focused on the management of federal lands.
This position serves as a direct link to coordinate and communicate regarding commission decisions, actions, and activities.
FUNCTIONS
Facilitate CACFA Policy: 30%
- Read and analyze current federal land management regulations, plans, policies, and practices, and monitor for interpretations and changes affecting Alaskans.
- Monitor and review changes to federal legislation on behalf of the Commission.
- Prepare briefing documents and analyses for Commission members and the public on matters affecting federal lands, in compliance with AS 41.37.220.
- Research, draft and prepare public testimony and/or formal written comments (for direct delivery or for the Chair) to a variety of formal bodies, including the State Legislature, Congress, Alaska Attorney General, federal and state agencies, as directed by the Commission and consistent with its authorities.
- Research, draft, prepare, and sign other routine correspondence on behalf of the Commission.
- Consult with or request legal assistance as needed.
- Draft Annual Report for Commission approval and submission to the Governor and Legislature within the first ten days of the legislative session.
- Develop and maintain an orientation program for newly appointed commission members.
- Serve as media spokesperson for the commission.
Assisting individual Alaskans: 20%
- Promote the Commission as a place where individuals can go for assistance or advice regarding federal land management agencies or issues.
- Educate individuals about their rights and responsibilities under ANILCA and other relevant Federal land management statutes regarding their present circumstances.
- Provide assistance to individuals who are dealing with applications and other administrative requests to federal agencies.
- Follow up on citizen complaints brought to the Commission; conduct research and assist in resolution with the affected federal land manager; make recommendations for action to the Commission to the extent elevation may be needed.
- When appropriate, try to mediate a mutually acceptable outcome.
- If patterns of poor public policy emerge, work with state and federal administrators and the State ANILCA Program to look for larger solutions at the policy level.
- As directed by the Commission and within available funding, organize and conduct public outreach and information-sharing (e.g., newsletter, fair booth, conference presentations).
Liaison: 20%
- Develop and maintain working relationship with the State ANILCA Program (through State ANILCA Coordinator in the Office of Project Management and Permitting).
- Develop and maintain working relationships with state land and resource agencies that are involved in federal land management issues.
- Develop working relationships with the federal land management agencies.
- Develop working relationships as needed with local governments (boroughs and cities) located in or adjacent to federal lands in Alaska.
- Consult and coordinate as needed with non-governmental organizations.
- Consult and coordinate as needed with other land management entities.
- Monitor the Federal Register and alert Commission members, State Legislators, State ANILCA Team, and affected Alaska Native corporations of items of interests.
- Respond to information requests from Congressional staff.
- Attend key federal public meetings of interest to the Commission.
- As directed by the Commission and within available funding, duties may include attending or coordinating stakeholder workshops, issue summits, and expert symposiums.
Commission meetings: 15%
- Schedule Commission meetings to meet the needs of Commission members and the public.
- Arrange meeting location and coordinate meeting logistics.
- Prepare and provide public notice of Commission meetings consistent with notice requirements in AS 41.37.220(h).
- Arrange travel for Commissioners in coordination with DNR..
- Schedule speakers and presentations.
- Oversee preparation and distribution of advance meeting packets (electronic and hard-copy).
- Present Director's report at each meeting.
- Facilitate consensus among Commission members at meetings.
- Assist Chair in preparing meeting agendas and Commission members in drafting resolutions.
- Prepare and circulate draft and final meeting minutes.
- Ensure that Commission meetings adhere to all requirements of AS 41.37.160 - 41.37.260 and all other appropriate statutes governing public meetings.
Administrative functions: 10%
- Develop and maintain working relationships with state officials and administrators.
- Initiate and administer grants, contracts, initiatives, and programs, as directed and in consultation with DNR, where appropriate.
- Ensure that the Commission and staff are kept informed of applicable state administrative requirements and policies.
- Training and other requirements of state employment.
- Professional development.
- Establish and maintain Commission files containing information on Commission meetings, records of all Commission correspondence, and other pertinent documents.
- Maintain immediate and sharable access to federal land laws, regulations, policies, plans, and other relevant documents for Commission members’ use.
- Does not include supervisory duties; position range and duties will be reevaluated by the Commission if additional staff are approved and funded.
Budget: 5%
- Prepare draft budgets in consultation with DNR.
- Facilitate meetings with legislators in Juneau during the legislative budget cycle to answer questions and facilitate consideration of the CACFA budget, dependent on available funds.
- Administer the budget.
- Ensure that the Commission and staff follow all state procurement requirements.
- Ensure that the Commission and staff expenditures are consistent with appropriated funds and associated legislative direction.
Additional Information
Please follow the application instructions listed here. Do not apply for this position through Workplace Alaska.
Candidates who wish to apply for the position should submit their completed application package (at minimum, a resume and at least one reference; optional items include a cover letter, writing sample, and past annual reviews) to dnr.recruitment@alaska.gov.
The optional items are not required and not intended to disqualify an application.
If you have questions about the position, please contact:
Charlie Lean
907 304-1488
or
Susan Smith
907-290-0161
Completed application packages will be provided to CACFA members as part of the recruitment process.
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