Office Assistant 3

Office Assistant 3This position is open to Alaska residents only. The definition for Alaska residency is here. You must meet this requirement to be considered for this position.This position is based on-site at our Juneau Headquarters, located in the State Office Building in downtown Juneau, Alaska. Curious about who we are and what we do? We invite you to learn more by visiting our website.We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Customer Service Team as an Office Assistant 3. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to the Customer Service Supervisor, Accounting Technicians, and fellow Office Assistants, helping to ensure the seamless operation of our daily activities.Could this be you? Are you someone who can turn everyday administrative tasks into dependable, well-organized support that keeps essential programs running for Alaskans?As an Office Assistant 3, you'll play a vital role in keeping the Division's Customer Services section's workflow efficient, accurate, and compliant with state procedures, helping our team deliver lending services that strengthen Alaska's economic future.Key responsibilities include:As the welcoming and dependable point of contact for our Customer Service section, you will deliver outstanding service to both current and prospective borrowers, whether in person or over the phone, while guiding them to the appropriate resources within our division.Answer and route incoming phone calls while providing courteous, accurate information to the public and internal and external staffServe as backup to Office Assistant 1, for daily runs utilizing one of the division's vehicles, transporting documents to and from other businesses and state agencies.Ensure documents are properly labeled, organized, and stored in accordance with Division retention policiesWorking here means joining a team that truly matters. Every task you complete helps Alaskan businesses, families, and communities access the resources they need to thrive. You're not just supporting an office; you're supporting the entire state.Our organization, mission, and culture:The Division of Investments has an unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service and is exemplified through proactive engagement with our valued customers.By fostering positive experiences and forging personal connections, we strengthen relationships within our community and across the state.The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development's mission is to promote a healthy economy, strong communities, and protect consumers in Alaska.The mission of the Division of Investments is to promote economic development in Alaska through direct state lending in industries and areas of the state that are under served or to fulfill a public policy goal.Our working environment:Friendly and Welcoming: From day one, you're part of a team that supports each other and celebrates achievements together.Collaborative and Inclusive: We believe the best ideas come from open dialogue and diverse perspectives. Every voice matters.Professional Yet Personable: We maintain high standards of excellence while fostering a relaxed, approachable atmosphere.Mission-Driven: Our work has purpose; every task contributes to strengthening Alaska's economy and serving communities statewide.This is more than a job! It's a place where you can build lasting relationships, make meaningful contributions, and enjoy a positive work-life balance.We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.Oral 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 presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.Minimum qualifications:High school diploma or the equivalent. AND One year of experience that includes clerical tasks such as performing reception duties, answering routine questions on services or products, retrieving information from electronic or hard copy files, recording expenditures and receipts, or typing routine correspondence. Education from an accredited college may substitute for six months of the required experience (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education equal one month of experience). Special Note: "High school diploma equivalent" means one of the following: 1) a G.E.D.; 2) completion of any basic adult education course equivalent to 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 course hours per week); 3) acceptance in full standing by an accredited college or university; 4) highest grade of school completed plus an amount of paid or volunteer experience that totals 12 years and includes basic clerical tasks such as greeting clients, answering phones, typing, filing, sorting mail, entering data, receiving payments, making change, or maintaining logs. Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to operate motor vehicles. Such positions require that the applicant possess a regular driver's license and be 18 years of age or older. Some positions in this class may require skill in typing. Recruitment and selection may include this requirement.Additional required information:This position requires routine operation of a department vehicle to collect documents and serves as the backup to the Office Assistant 1. A valid Alaska driver's license is required. The selected candidate must understand that these duties are an essential part of the role and will be expected to perform them as assigned. Applicants who have questions regarding this requirement may contact the hiring manager, Collin Ludeman, using the contact information provided below.Three (3) most recent performance evaluations (if available) or three (3) professional letters of recommendation.Three (3) current professional references, two (2) of which have had supervisory responsibility over you, along with their current day-time phone numbers and email addresses.If using education for purposes to meet the minimum qualifications, please include your University Transcripts.Contact Information:Email: View email address on click.appcast.io