Office Assistant 2

Office Assistant 2

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for an Office Assistant 2 located in Anchorage, Alaska! What you will be doing: This position is critical to the functioning of the Division of Commercial Fisheries and is responsible for providing administrative support for the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (AYK) region. Tasks to accomplish this mission include processing biweekly payroll, Personnel Action Requests (hiring/separation/seasonal), payroll reconciliation, and data entry.

Our mission, values, and culture: The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. The benefits of joining our team: The incumbent will work with a team of highly dedicated, hardworking professionals who are passionate about Alaska's fishery resources. We are a close-knit team that collaborates with a diverse group of administrative staff, biologists, and scientists across the state. You will work in a friendly, supportive environment that fosters collaborative and independent work while accomplishing deadlines.

The working environment you can expect: This position is located at the ADF&G Anchorage Regional office. The selected candidate will work collaboratively, providing administrative support to various individuals. The work environment is detail-oriented, positive, and rewarding. This position is being recruited for Anchorage only and the selected applicant must be located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla, or Palmer.

Who we are looking for: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Our successful candidate will have the following desired skills and abilities:

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with computers, software applications, databases, and accounting systems.
• Ability to interact with recipients of services (internal or external customers) in a way that provides accurate, timely, and effective information and service courteously and professionally.
• Ability to multi-task while remaining calm, organized, and accurate without compromising deadlines.
• Someone who is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Someone punctual, dependable, reliable, and detail oriented. Demonstrates excellent attendance and can work independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or the equivalent. AND One year of experience that includes clerical tasks such as greeting clients, answering phones, typing, filing, sorting mail, entering data, receiving payments, making change, or maintaining logs. Substitution: Education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience; 150 hours of vocation education equal one month of experience).

Additional Required Information: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

1. Transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).
2. Copies of your last two (2) performance evaluations or two (2) letters of recommendation from a current or past employer.
3. Three (3) professional references with current daytime contact information. At least one (1) reference must be a current or former supervisor.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

Education: 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. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: 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.

Work Experience: 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.

Multiple Vacancies: This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO Statement: The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or View phone number on click.appcast.io 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.

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Contact Information: For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Danielle Gollihugh, Administrative Officer 1 View email address on click.appcast.io

Benefits

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work. For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.) Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information. AVTEC Confidential Correctional Officers Marine Engineers Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers Supervisory Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining) The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information. General Government Labor, Trades and Crafts Public Safety Employees Association Masters, Mates & Pilots Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit) Optional Insurance Benefits Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents) Long-term and short-term disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment Long-term care (self and eligible family members) Supplemental Survivor Benefits Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses Retirement Benefits Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees) Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees) Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to