Posting number: 55324
Department: Transportation and Public Facilities
Division: NRD-Construction
Job classification: Administrative Assistant 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Engineering, Transportation
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Northern Region Construction & CIP Support, is looking for a Administrative Assistant 1 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
In this role, you will provide essential administrative and financial support that keeps Northern Region Design & Construction projects, people, and daily operations moving forward. You will coordinate travel, process payroll and invoices, manage purchases, files, and purchasing card transactions, and support project needs. You will review financial information, resolve discrepancies, process supply requests in IRIS, and help employees and the public find the information and resources they need. This is a dynamic role where your organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills directly contribute to the success of the team and the projects that keep Alaska moving.
The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ Northern Region administrative team supports the people who design, build, and maintain the infrastructure that keeps Alaska moving. As part of the Design & Construction administrative team, your work will help managers and staff handle day-to-day administrative needs and keep projects and operations running smoothly.
This position works at DOT&PFs centrally located Peger Road complex in Fairbanks alongside design, construction, maintenance, and support teams. The complex offers ample parking, pleasant walking areas for getting outside during breaks and several buildings within easy walking distance including a coffee shop across the street. This is a collaborative workplace where people learn from one another by sharing their knowledge of the different types of specialized work performed throughout the organization
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Six months of advanced clerical experience. This experience includes work such as Office Assistant 2, Accounting Clerk, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
OR
Six months of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience. (Three semester or four quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of experience.)
Examples of advanced clerical experience include:
-Reviewing complex or questionable applications or documents and searching files and regulations to determine accuracy of information to clarify applicant status; using judgment in applying criteria, rules, regulations, and policies; providing information to organizational unit staff on administrative processes and procedures; tracking expenditures; and completing necessary administrative paperwork according to regulations.
-Composing letters and memoranda; completing and reviewing forms for completeness and accuracy using readily available information from multiple sources and established guidelines and procedures. Examples of such tasks include time sheets, appointment paperwork, or required drug testing notifications for employees in positions requiring possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please 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.
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Deborah Yeager, Administrative Operations Manager 1
Phone: (907) 451-5301
Email: deborah.yeager@alaska.gov
Name: Becca Fox, Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: (907) 451-5428
Email: becca.fox@alaska.gov
The State of Alaska is a public sector employer taking care of a variety of needs across the great state. As an employer the State of Alaska opens up opportunities for employees to live and work in a place unlike any other.
