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Natural Resource Technician 2 (PCN 10-N25044)
State of Alaska
Natural Resources
Location
Alaska, 99811
Salary
From $23.45
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working at a geological materials center in Anchorage, where you'll operate equipment to scan and analyze rock samples, handle and organize heavy storage boxes, and assist with data entry and client services.
It's a hands-on role supporting research on Alaska's geology, ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, teamwork, and learning about natural resources.
A good fit would be a reliable Alaska resident with basic technical skills and no fear of lifting up to 50 pounds.
Key Requirements
- Must be an Alaska resident
- Ability to lift and manually handle rock core boxes up to 50 lbs frequently
- Experience or willingness to operate hyperspectral core scanning systems and related software
- Skills in sample preparation, cleaning, logging, and storage
- Proficiency in data entry, quality assurance, and basic computer tasks
- Teamwork to ensure safe operation of machinery and warehouse vehicles (training provided)
- Attention to detail for inventory management and client communication
Full Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geographical & Geophysical Surveys, is recruiting for a Natural Resource Technician 2 for a position at the Geological Materials Center in Anchorage.
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
What You Will Be Doing:
The successful applicant will join the Geologic Materials Center (GMC) team within the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) to operate a core scanning system, digitize the GMC sample library, and support general GMC client-side operations.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Assisting with hyperspectral core scanner operation, requiring frequent manual manipulation and positioning of rock core boxes of up to 50 lbs., and working with a team to ensure smooth and safe operation of all machinery.
Using bar scanners and hyperspectral analysis software to log samples and acquire measurements.
Mission and Values/Culture:
The DGGS mission is to determine the potential of Alaska land for the production of metals, minerals, fuels, and geothermal resources, the locations and supplies of groundwater and construction material, and the potential geologic hazards to buildings, roads, bridges, and other installations and structures (AS 41.08.020).
The Geologic Materials Center connects the state's largest geologic collections to research, industry, and education communities for the purposes of greater geologic understanding, increased awareness of economic opportunities, and to stimulate public interest in and understanding of Alaska's geologic history.
This position directly facilitates the success of Alaska’s geologic database, ranked first among U.S. states by the Fraser Institute in 2024 (Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies, 2024)
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The Natural Resource Technician 2 is part of an evolving, dedicated team of geologists and technicians that manages the Alaska Geologic Materials Center as a public resource.
Staff works with local to worldwide resource industries, government researchers, and academia studying Alaska’s geologic history.
The small staff provides opportunities to learn and perform a wide variety of tasks, including sample imaging and digitization, data collection, warehouse management, and the display of geologic samples to clients.
Training for the certification of warehouse vehicle operation will be provided.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
The GMC is a 100,000 sq. ft. facility containing nearly 6.0 million lbs. of rock samples from across the State of Alaska for geologic research and education.
The workday focuses on the operation of the core scanning system and supporting tasks, including inventorying core scans and sample metadata for addition to the collections database, and performing logistical services to organize sample boxes on shelves and maintain a clean, safe warehouse.
Our offices in East Anchorage offer convenient access to citywide bike trails and walking access to outdoor parks and food vendors.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.
- Geology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of the origins and structure of the earth, including the physical forces that have shaped it and its physical and organic history.
- Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Physical Strength and Agility: Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
- Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys.
Requirements
Six months of experience at the entry level performing technical functions of natural resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 1, Forest Technician 3 or Environmental Technician 1 with the State of Alaska.
OR
Six months of clerical work experience equivalent to an Office Assistant 2 or Recorder 1 with the State of Alaska.
OR
16 semester hours or 24 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution.
OR
Any combination of the above where 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours is equivalent to one month of experience.
Qualifications
** Please read the information below carefully. **
At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:
- Resume.
- Transcripts.
- Three professional references.
SPECIAL NOTICES
- Operate forklifts and other machinery (training provided).
- Repetitive lifting and pushing of boxes up to 50 lbs.
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions on how to apply can be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage (link). Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Supplemental Questions
For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.
The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s competence in applying specific behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task.
The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application.
If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed.
Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S.
education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S.
post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula.
It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time.
Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met.
If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
EEO STATEMENTThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should 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.
Additional Information
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Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
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 in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Kurt Johnson
Curator, Geological Materials Center
Phone: 907-754-3597
Email: kurt.johnson@alaska.gov
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