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The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, is recruiting for an Analyst/Programmer 3 in Fairbanks.This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.What You Will Be Doing: This position is one of two programmers for the Division of Geological & Geophysical Survey's volcanology program and the interagency Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO). Working with our lead programmer, this position uses high-level computer languages and complex tools to design, develop, modify, document, and test the data management and storage systems used by AVO. Mission and Values/Culture: This analyst/programmer 3 position is housed in the Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys within the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. 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 materials, and the potential geologic hazards to buildings, roads, bridges, and other installations and structures (AS 41.08.020). The Volcanology Program resides within the Geologic Hazards section at DGGS alongside Landslide, Coastal, Climate and Cryosphere, Geological Health, and Earthquake & Tsunami Hazard Programs, and is also part of the multi-agency Alaska Volcano Observatory.Benefits of Joining Our Team: DGGS offers ample opportunity for a flexible work schedule and partnership with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about their work and the mission of the Alaska Volcano Observatory. Staff are encouraged to learn and grow through work activities, from each other's experiences, and via structured training in technical/science topics (e.g., ArcPro, geospatial processing techniques). The incumbent will bring their expertise to work with a highly skilled and dedicated team of volcanologists, geophysicists, programmers, and technicians to improve AVO’s ability to provide advance warning of volcanic activity and to understand volcanic processes better. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is located at the DGGS office in Fairbanks, with potential hybrid telework in-state only. DGGS staff effectively use telecommunications resources to work across geographic boundaries with DGGS and USGS colleagues and a diverse range of collaborators and stakeholders across the state; the Geologic Hazards section is a dynamic and positive learning environment that supports teamwork and collaboration as well as autonomous work. We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies. 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.Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Object Technology: Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and techniques that use object-oriented languages, analysis, and design methodologies.Logical Systems Design: Knowledge of the principles and methods for designing business logic components, system processes and outputs, user interfaces, data inputs, and productivity tools (for example, computer-aided software engineering).Database Management Systems: Knowledge of the uses of database management systems and software to control the organization, storage, retrieval, security, and integrity of data.Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Two years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of this experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty.Substitution: A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.Special Note: An applicant who is considered under the Substitution above qualifies to apply for this job class IF the applicable coursework is completed within three (3) months of hire. Under this option, an applicant may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the governmentjobs.com domain.Workplace Alaska Application Questions & AssistanceQuestions 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.For assistance with your password, please visit the password reset page.For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following: Scott CrassAnalyst/Programmer 4FAX: 907-451-5050Phone: 907-451-5033Email: scott.crass@alaska.gov

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Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours

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