Job Details

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

The Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing, is recruiting for two Administrative Assistant 1 positions located in Juneau!

What you will be doing:

The division is constantly growing with over a dozen new positions created this year. We are an agency that values internal growth with many staff promoting up the ranks of our agency. This position is intended to support licensing activities and is a great opportunity for the incumbent to learn about licensing and train for the next step in your career with us. This position provides technical and administrative support for the State of Alaska's Professional Licensing section. The incumbent will work on a wide variety of processes using many forms of technology, proprietary software, applications, and media designed specifically for the professional licensing unit.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing is to ensure that competent, professional and regulated commercial services are available to Alaska consumers.

Our work will be guided and informed by our beliefs and commitments to:

* Respect - we respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality;

* Participation - we value and recognize the contributions of our staff;

* Quality - we strive for excellence through focus and attention to detail;

* Openness - we are committed to a culture of teamwork and a willingness to think inside and outside the box.

Benefits of joining our team:

We foster personal growth, independent work and judgement. Our office offers a fun, team oriented atmosphere with a strong emphasis on excellent customer service.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website:

The working conditions you can expect:

Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing is in downtown Juneau on the 9th floor of the Alaska State Office Building.

Workstations have new furniture and ergonomic lifting desktops. The daily work environment is fast paced with priorities continuously changing. Working in the office is required; however, teleworking may be offered to suitable candidates after the training/ probationary period has been successfully completed

Who we are looking for:

* Organization and Attention to Detail: Ability to remain organized with projects and multiple email inbox management, thorough when performing work and display of a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work.

* Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communication abilities; ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing or verbally; ability to write with minimal typos or grammatical errors.

* Adaptability: Adjusts planned work based on priorities and needs as they arise; ability to provide critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities.

* Self-Motivated and Managed: 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.

* Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers.

Six months of advanced 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

Six months of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience. (Three semester or four quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of experience.)

Special Note:

Examples of advanced clerical experience include:

* Reviewing complex or questionable applications or documents and searching files and regulations to determine accuracy of information to clarify applicant status; using judgment in applying criteria, rules, regulations, and policies; providing information to organizational unit staff on administrative processes and procedures; tracking expenditures; and completing necessary administrative paperwork according to regulations.

* Composing letters and memoranda; completing and reviewing forms for completeness and accuracy using readily available information from multiple sources and established guidelines and procedures. Examples of such tasks include time sheets, appointment paperwork, or required drug testing notifications for employees in positions requiring possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).If selected, provide the following at the time of the interview:

* A list of three (3) professional references (must be former/current supervisor), one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s) if not already attached to your application.

* A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable and not already attached to your application.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-###-#### or (907) ###-#### in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-#### or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:

Melissa Dumas

Administrative Operations Manager

(907) ###-####

...@alaska.gov