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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) · 2 months ago

Climate Adaptation Project Manager II- DEHE Climate Initiatives

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a non-profit organization focused on addressing the health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian populations. The Climate Adaptation Project Manager II will support climate adaptation projects by managing community engagement, project development, and qualitative data analysis to enhance community resilience against climate change.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Climate change knowledgeData analysisCommunity engagementProject managementGrant managementBudget preparationConsultant contract managementTechnical writingEffective communicationTeam leadership

Required

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
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
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 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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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.
Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
Emergency Travel Assistance
Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Company

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)

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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.

H1B Sponsorship

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)
2023 (5)
2022 (3)
2021 (3)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$81.68M
Key Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-07-26Grant· $75M
2023-05-22Grant· $6.68M

Leadership Team

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Dwain Stilson, MBA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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Allison Reed, M.B.A., CHPC
Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
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