Administrative Officer ; PCN

Alaska Residents Only

Position is open to Alaska residents only. Check the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for an Administrative Officer 1 located in Palmer, Alaska.

This position provides supervision and guidance to ensure the integrity of all administrative functions in the Central/Southwest Region (Region IV) for the Division of Wildlife Conservation. Responsibilities include directing and supervising all aspects of administrative responsibilities for Region IV, such as budget development, accounting and financial management, personnel management, procurement/purchasing, policy and procedure development, facility management, and special projects.

The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide a wide range of public uses and benefits. The Admin team for Region IV supports this mission by providing administrative support to staff in Palmer, Glenallen, King Salmon, and Dillingham.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well‑being are paramount. Employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

This position works directly with a dynamic and highly educated group of professionals who are passionate about the well‑being of the state’s wildlife. The selected candidate will witness decision‑making about wildlife management and observe scientists and biologists working in research as well as responding to local wildlife issues.

The position is located in Palmer. Daily work involves collaborating with the Regional Supervisor for Region IV on budget and forecasting. You will provide direct supervision of one Accounting Tech I and one Administrative Assistant II, and indirect supervision of three field office administrative/technician staff.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position‑specific competencies:

• A working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel), IRIS FIN/HRM, ALDER, APS, and TEARS.
• Excellent organizational skills, particularly electronic information storage.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to prioritize workload.

A valid driver’s license is required.

The competency description(s) listed below provide a broad reference of options for how an applicant can meet the job expectations.

• Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities.
• Financial Management: Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; monitors expenditures to ensure cost‑effective support of programs and policies.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information effectively to individuals or groups, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.

• Three (3) professional references with current contact information.
• Latest three (3) performance evaluations.

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 should contact or . The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Tim Peltier
Regional Supervisor, Region IV

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