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Job Description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Mailroom Technician II for the Alaska State Legislature. In this role, you will provide Legislative Offices at the Capitol complex with mail room distribution and shipping services. You will also assist with Capitol Supply room duties, interact with a diverse range of individuals, and develop a fundamental understanding of the Alaska legislature and state government. Legislative Affairs Agency employees are required to be politically neutral. You will have to act objectively and impartially while dealing with legislators and the public. During legislative sessions, the work environment is fast-paced, while it slows down significantly during the interim period. We cultivate a positive working environment where colleagues and managers encourage career advancement. Many employees choose to stay with the Agency long-term due to the opportunities for growth and development.

You'd be a great fit if:

• Working knowledge of handling, sorting and delivering mail and postal regulations and procedures.
• Ability to lift and bundle mailbags and packages that may weigh up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain the security of confidential and valuable material and information.
• Ability to maintain delivery schedules, perform under deadlines and operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate mail processing equipment.
• Ability to use computers and adapt to changing technology.

Example of tasks:

• Picks up mail and packages from federal post office. X-rays mail and packages to look for suspicious contents according to US Postal Service and other guidelines. Sorts and processes mail and packages for distribution throughout the Capitol complex.
• Distributes mail into designated bins and picks up outgoing mail from legislative offices and agencies.
• Hand delivers certified, registered and express mail to legislative offices and agencies. Receives, sorts, processes, distributes and delivers interdepartmental mail and packages.
• Distributes packets of materials for legislators and legislative staff.
• Operates postage machines and other mail-processing equipment and software. Observes security precautions in handling confidential or valuable material.
• Keeps detailed records of shipping and mailing usage for legislative offices and agencies.
• Assist legislative offices and agencies with mailing and shipping materials, guidelines, and shipping time frames.
• Assist with supply room duties and operations as needed.
• Assist with reporting of legislative office and agency shipping and mailing usage reports.
• Stay up-to-date on postal and shipping rate adjustments and advise when adjustments are approaching.

Why work for the Legislative Affairs Agency?

Working here is a chance to be a part of Alaska's history. LAA employees provide essential nonpartisan support to the Legislature where vital policies and laws are created. The Agency comprises eleven sections led by a management team with 200 years of combined legislative experience and institutional knowledge who, along with our staff, share an unwavering commitment to serving Alaskans. We work in a dynamic environment, and teamwork is not just a buzzword but fundamental to everything we do. We value accountability, respect, and integrity. The Alaska Legislature values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to our work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace.

Comprehensive Benefit Package

The Alaska Legislature offers health benefits including a range of coverage choices for medical, dental, and vision; a health flexible spending account; as well as other health services such as Teladoc, Hinge Health, and Surgery Plus. In addition, there are a variety of supplemental elections: life insurance, additional accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, and both short- and long-term disability.

Health and Wellness

Employees have access to a 24/7 Wellness Center, which is a small fee-based workout facility ($50 annually) with two treadmills, two ellipticals, one recumbent bike, strength training equipment, free weights, two showers, one steam room, lockers, and towel service. For mental health wellness, the State of Alaska offers free, confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Financial Well-Being

The State offers savings and investment plans, paid leave, insurance options, and more to help employees meet their financial goals. This includes:

• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), with either a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution based on original State of Alaska hire date.
• Deferred Compensation plan with options for before or after payroll taxes.
• Supplemental Benefits System Annuity (SBS) in lieu of Social Security.
• Workers Compensation Insurance.
• Voluntary Savings Plan (Defined Benefit participants only)
• Professional Development
• Professional development that empowers employees to do the work they love and reach their career goals is encouraged and expected.

Work/Life Balance

Work/life balance is supported through:

• The potential for flexible work schedules during interim when the legislature is not in session.
• Agency staff may accrue as compensatory time up to 150 hours worked over the standard work week. There is no cash value to compensatory time.
• The State offers paid leave starting at 6:04 (hh:mm) a pay period or 21 days a year. If you have previous time working for the State of Alaska in a leave eligible position, the time will be calculated into your accrual rate.
• 12 paid State holidays each year, effective 2025.
• The Legislative Affairs Agency is a family-friendly employer.
• The Alaska State Legislature has an onsite daycare with priority given to legislative employees' children

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. At least one year of relevant work experience is desired. Current valid Alaska Drivers License with clean driving record.

Additional Required Information

To apply, you can either apply through Workplace Alaska OR submit a Resume, cover letter, and professional references to the Personnel Section at ...@akleg.gov Required at time of application: 1. Cover Letter Please attach a professionally formatted letter of interest, no longer than one page, explaining how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate for this position. 2. Professional References Three (3) professional references that have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers. (If not already attached to application submission) Required at interview: 1) Copy of your last evaluation, if available. Special Note: This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(3). Positions in the Legislative Affairs Agency are required to be politically neutral.

Contact Information

Legislative Personnel Office ...@akleg.gov (907) ###-####