Administrative Officer 2 (090111

Job Description

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Administrative Services (DAS), is recruiting for a Administrative Officer
2. This position is in the Supervisors Union (SU) bargaining unit at a range 19. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify. This position requires full-time on-site work at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to facilitate collaboration with various divisions supported by DAS' Administrative Section. Remote work may be permitted up to two days a week, subject to the hiring manager’s approval, and/or successful completion of probation.

As DAS’s new Administrative Officer 2 (AO
2), you will be part of an outstanding management team. As the AO 2, you will play a vital role by being responsible for overseeing administrative operations, budget analysis, and financial management for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs' Office of the Commissioner, Division of Administrative Services, and State Active‑Duty program. The position also serves as the State Program Manager for the Distributed Learning Program under the Cooperative Agreement and supervises an Administrative Assistant 2, an Administrative Assistant 3, and a Training Specialist 2.

Our mission at Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is to provide highly motivated, effective professionals to execute global, theater, and state operations. We are always prepared to respond to and assist in the recovery from domestic disasters and emergencies; we serve and support Alaska's veterans; educate Alaska teens in disciplined, structured environments; and cultivate ethically driven members into strong, capable, and innovative leaders.

In this role, you will foster collaborative leadership support with department administrative professionals as well as your team of three administrative positions, cultivating their growth, strengthening mutual accountability, and ensuring high-quality administrative services.

By joining our team, you will play an essential role in supporting the critical mission of the Division of Administrative Services while enjoying a rewarding career that offers skills advancement and career development. Our team is built on collaboration, positivity, and a shared commitment to meaningful work. Everyone is encouraged to bring their talents forward, contribute ideas, and help shape improvements.

Additional benefits include paid leave accrual, various retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, ensuring you are well-supported both professionally and personally as you serve your community.

DAS is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to an on-site café and no-cost fitness center at the National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees, to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Leadership:
  Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• 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.
• Problem Solving:
  Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Attention to Detail:
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Accountability:
  Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and…