LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES COORDINATOR
Type of Position: Full-Time, Regular
Tier: I
Location: Anchorage, AK
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: CEO
JOB OVERVIEW
Gana-A'Yoo, Limited (GYL) is seeking a Lands and Natural Resources Specialist. Gana-A'Yoo manages over 400,000 acres of private land near the four (4) interior Alaska villages of Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato, and Kaltag. Land Stewardship topics Gana-A'Yoo regularly engages with include fire, forestry, permitting, trespass, resource development, wildlife, transportation, community engagement, research, and regulation. Under the supervision of the CEO, the employee will assist with the administration and management of land and natural resources, including non-commercial use requests, environmental reviews, database management, and trespass abatement support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Implement Gana-A'Yoo Land Management Policies, ensure policies reflect current best practices.
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Under the direction of the CEO, act as a tribal and village liaison, establish and maintain constructive relationships with key staff, relative to land-related and cultural matters.
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Receive surface use requests, including permits and leases.
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Support land title including evaluating for correctness, filing duties, and database entry.
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Prepare communications to and for key stakeholders regarding pertinent lands and cultural issues.
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Proactively implement budgeted trespass mitigation measures.
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Provide land descriptions and other documents.
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Assist shareholders, government agencies, and the public with land-related inquiries.
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As appropriate, participate in formal consultation, listening sessions and other meetings with federal and state agencies relative to lands-related and cultural matters.
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Travel is required for site visits, attendance at meetings, and continuing education.
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Review data and reports for compliance with GYL format and content.
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Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor's degree in a natural resources or related field.
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Two (2) - four (4) years' work experience in a natural resources-related field.
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Understand Gana-A'Yoo's mission, vision, and strategic focus areas and incorporate knowledge into daily activities.
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Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 365, and Microsoft Office Suite,
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Knowledge of land record systems, land surveying, legal descriptions, platting and title review.
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Familiarity and aptitude for using ArcGIS and Google Maps software.
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Previous experience in Alaska Native Corporations preferred.
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Ability to pass a background and drug screening.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At GYL, we empower our employees in their careers. When you work with us, we will encourage you to follow your passions, and we promise to be committed to your safety, well-being, and professional development.
We treat our team members well - because it's the right thing to do, and because it makes good business sense. At GYL, you will contribute to our mission, making a difference in the lives of our Alaska Native shareholders community. We work with our clients to develop creative solutions with an emphasis on our respect for our land, culture, language, tradition, and one another.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Lands and Natural Resources Coordinator will primarily work in an office setting. The office environment is professional, collaborative, and conducive to focused work. The typical office amenities and equipment, including computer, phones, and other necessary tools, will be provided.
This position may require minimal travel.
ABOUT GANA-A'YOO, LIMITED
GYL is an Alaska Native-Owned Village Corporation serving its more than 2,000 Native shareholders and four villages located along the Yukon River. Alaska Native Corporations are the result of the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which was signed into law in 1971. The act was intended to resolve long-standing issues surrounding aboriginal land claims, to stimulate economic development throughout Alaska, as well as to settle land and financial claims.
As a historically nomadic people who relied on each other, the concept of sharing is essential in Athabascan tradition. For thousands of years small groups would band together to share resources, helping to ensure both the success and survival of the group. In the Koyukon Athabaskan language, Gana-A'Yoo means "friends together," which is reflected in our logomark's firm arm grip and the value we place on building long-term relationships.
This was the underlying sentiment in 1978 when the shareholders of the villages of Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato and Kaltag made the decision to join together as "friends" and merge into one for-profit village corporation. The company has strong social and cultural ties to its villages and is committed to meeting its economic, social, and cultural obligations to its shareholders.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
GYL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religious beliefs, age, disability, U.S veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
SHAREHOLDER PREFERENCE STATEMENT
GYL gives hiring promotion, training, and retention preference to Gana-A'Yoo shareholders and shareholder descendants who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: Gana-A'Yoo shareholders, shareholder descendants, internal candidates, and external candidates.
