Office Assistant

Office Assistant 2 (Anchorage, Alaska)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

• Provide clerical support to the OCS Anchorage Regional foster care licensing team.
• Assist in processing background fingerprint checks for foster applicants and utilize the NABCS database to track fingerprints and ensure information is continually updated.
• Organize and file closed files, assist with certified mailing, filing licensing paperwork, copying, scanning, and data entry.
• Participate in resource family recruitment as needed.
• Perform additional supportive duties to the Department as required.

The Office of Children's Services (OCS) strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount. The mission is:
Ensuring the safety, permanency and well‑being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes. Core values underpinned by the department.

• Full‑time benefits including insurance, retirement, paid leave, and twelve paid holidays per year.
• Probationary period of first six months with formal and on‑the‑job training.
• Opportunities for career advancement and development.
• Collaboration with community partners.
• Multiple skill development opportunities in clerical support, customer service, systems operations, and cultural awareness.

High school diploma or the equivalent.

One year of experience with clerical tasks (greeting clients, answering phones, typing, filing, sorting mail, entering data, receiving payments, making change, maintaining logs).

Education from an accredited college may substitute for required experience (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equals one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education equals one month of experience).

Drivers license and valid for at least 18 years of age if motor vehicle operation required.

Typing proficiency may be required.

• All positions require successful completion of background investigation including fingerprinting and criminal records check.
• Personal vehicle mileage reimbursement available when used for work; personal vehicle insurance required.
• Training courses may be required in Anchorage.

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 are encouraged to notify the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.