Local Government Specialist Flex; PCNs Job Northern Kentucky USA,Government

Local Government Specialist 1/2/3 Flex (Multiple PCNs)

Full Time

Job Number 55228

Commerce, Community, and Economic Development

Want to make a real difference in Alaska's rural communities, and get paid to travel while you’re at it?

We’re looking for someone who’s excited to work hands-on with communities throughout Alaska, helping them thrive by offering support in everything from local elections and financial management to emergency response and utility services. You'll be a trusted advisor, a relationship-builder, and a go-to resource on everything from Alaska Statute Title 29 to providing safe drinking water.

You’ll build strong relationships, explore diverse regions of Alaska, and play a key role in making local government work better for everyone. If you're passionate about community impact and love variety in your day-to-day, this might be your perfect fit.

Job Description
Want to make a real difference in Alaska's rural communities, and get paid to travel while you’re at it?

The benefits of joining our team:

The Local Government Specialist position comes with several optional perks including part-time telework, flexible work schedules, and every-other Friday off.

The working environment you can expect:

As a Local Government Specialist, you'll be part of a supportive team, whether you're collaborating in person or connecting remotely. At the same time, you'll have freedom to own your work, take initiative, and work independently. We're all about teamwork, but we trust you to lead yourself.

We’re searching for someone who brings a mix of real-world experience, solid communication skills, and a passion for learning. If some of these sound like you, we want to hear from you!

Specific knowledge, skills and abilities we are looking for:

You understand the unique challenges and strengths of rural communities.
You know how to meet people where they are and offer real support that makes a difference.
You’ve led workshops or training sessions for adults, whether face-to-face or remotely over platforms like Zoom or MS Teams.
You’re confident explaining rules, policies, or regulations clearly, whether you’re talking to community members, coworkers, or government folks. Written or spoken, you know how to get your point across.
You’ve got hands-on experience with accounting software (like Quick Books or Quicken) and can interpret budgets or financial statements without breaking a sweat, especially in a government or nonprofit setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Local Government Specialist 1 Minimum Qualifications (Range: 13)

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

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 or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Oral and Written Communication:
Expresses information (for example, ideas or…