Administrative Assistant ; PCN

Job Title

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

Welcome to the Department of Health. We'd be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today. This position is open to Alaskan residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing:
You will provide administrative support for the Division of Public Assistance (DPA), primarily focused on Juneau-based Director's office, extending to statewide work as requested. You will work closely with the Administrative Services Unit within the Director's Office to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and best practices as directed by DPA leadership.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) is dedicated to supporting Alaskans in need by providing them with the basic living expenses and promoting self-sufficiency. We treat individuals and families with respect and strive to help them achieve higher levels of independence while valuing their cultural, geographic, and economic diversity. We are responsible managers of the public programs that we are entrusted with.

We aim to achieve success by focusing on continuous improvement.

The benefits of joining our team:
The Division of Public Assistance is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by training and coaching staff and encouraging career advancement within the agency. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and build knowledge and competencies to assist you in your future career goals. We provide a competitive benefit package, flexible work schedules and job stability. The working environment you can expect:
This position is in Juneau. You will work with staff from a variety of units within the division, all working to support our agency mission and values in an environment of mutual respect and trust.

Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Self-Management:
  Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six months of entry-level technical experience in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources, accounting, administration, and procurement. This experience includes work such as Administrative Assistant 1, Accounting Technician 1, Human Resource Technician 1, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer. OR One year of advanced-level 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 One year of post-secondary education from an accredited college (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours equals 1 year) OR One year of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience.

Additional Required Information:
At the time of the interview, please provide the following: