Local Government Specialist 123 Flex PCN 216112
Local Government Specialist 123 Flex PCN 216112
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- Are you passionate about making a positive impact in rural Alaskan communitiesDo you enjoy traveling to the different regions
Join our dynamic team and become a catalyst for change. Our candidate will have the unique opportunity to establish and nurture invaluable relationships with communities across the state by providing advice and assistance in all areas of local governance including but not limited to: elections personnel management financial management managing water and other necessary utilities ordinances Alaska Statute Title 29 emergency and disaster response and much more.
Our organization mission and culture:The Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development assists the Governors vision for Alaska with a focus on outcomes an efficient use of Alaskas abundant resources and putting individual Alaskans before bureaucracy.
The Division of Community and Regional Affairs promotes the departments vision by providing information technical and financial assistance training and other capacity building resources for communities.
The benefits of joining our team:
As part of our team youll work alongside driven individuals who take initiative and excel in interpersonal skills. There are periodic opportunities for advancement within the division. After the completion of a probationary period and sometimes sooner we offer the opportunity for teleworking and flexible work weeks. By joining us you will experience the benefits of a supportive team career growth and a flexible work environment.
The working environment you can expect:
You will be part of a dynamic team of professionals who enjoy working with the rural Alaska communities they serve.Who we are looking for:
The successful candidate will need the following knowledge skills abilities and experience (KSAEs):
Knowledge of current issues and concerns of rural communities and traveled to or lived in rural Alaska.
Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance both onsite and distance to entities in rural Alaska communities.
Two 2 or more experiences conducting training or teaching adults in a rural setting either in person or through online platforms such as MS Teams Zoom etc.
Experience communicating policies rules regulations and statutes to the public coworkers and government officials in oral or written form.
- Demonstrated experience with computerized accounting systems with emphasis on governmental accounting using programs such as Quicken QuickBooks and technical skills in reading budgets and certified financial statements.
Special Notice:
This position requires frequent travel to rural communities in Alaska some of which have no commercial accommodations and requires the incumbent to sleep in city hall or in a school. In addition travel to these rural communities may be via small planes and other conveyances. Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualification for Local Government Specialist 1:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in - Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning coordination and 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 ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
- Public Service Motivation: Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.
- Reading Comprehension: Understands and successfully interprets written material including technical material rules regulations instructions reports charts graphs or tables; successfully applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory postsecondary education and/or experience in accounting budget administration financial services social services public administration legal or paralegal services grant development and/or providing administrative support to a business organization or program.
Special Note:
Special note: Some positions require frequent travel to rural communities in Alaska some of which have no commercial accommodations and require the incumbent to sleep in city hall or in a school. In addition travel to these rural communities may be via small planes and other conveyances.
Typically gained by means the prevalent usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom online selfstudy and onthejob) from accredited and unaccredited sources and longduration (such as a postsecondary degree) and shortduration (such as a seminar) programs.
Minimum Qualification forLocal Government Specialist 2:
A completed Local Government Specialist Flex 1 Training Plan
OR
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
- Public Service Motivation: Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.
- Reading Comprehension: Understands and successfully interprets written material including technical material rules regulations instructions reports charts graphs or tables; successfully applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory postsecondary education and/or experience in accounting budget administration financial services social services public administration legal or paralegal services grant development and/or providing administrative support to a business organization or program.
Special Note:
Special note: Some positions require frequent travel to rural communities in Alaska some of which have no commercial accommodations and requires the incumbent to sleep in city hall or in a school. In addition travel to these rural communities may be via small planes and other conveyances.
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge skills abilities and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
Typically gained by means the prevalent usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom online selfstudy and onthejob) from accredited and unaccredited sources and longduration (such as a postsecondary degree) and shortduration (such as a seminar) programs.
Minimum Qualification forLocal Government Specialist 3:A completed Local Government Specialist Flex 2 Training Plan
OR
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in- Advocacy: Organizes and leads advocacy efforts with local state and federal government entities and elected officials that support the mission of an agency.
- SelfManagement: Sets welldefined 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.
- Teaches Others: Helps others learn; identifies training needs; provides constructive reinforcement; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
- Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive onthejob experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory postsecondary education and/or experience in accounting budget administration financial services social services public administration legal or paralegal services grant development and/or providing administrative support to a business organization or program.
Special Note:
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge skills abilities and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
Typically gained by means the prevalent usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom online selfstudy and onthejob) from accredited and unaccredited sources and longduration (such as a postsecondary degree) and shortduration (such as a seminar) programs.Additional Required Information
SPECIAL NOTICE
The initial interview may be by phone or in person. Candidates who advance to a second interview may be interviewed in person or via Zoom and will be asked to create a 1012minute presentation on a local government issue.
At time of interview applicant(s) are requested to submit:- Three 3 references with current contact information two 2 of which need to be former supervisors.
- Copies of three 3 or your most recent performance evaluations (if available).
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level you will be promoted to the higher level after successfully completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.
EDUCATION
If postsecondary 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 fullor parttime. 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.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one 1 vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety 90 days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(toll free) or .If you choose to be contacted by emailplease ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the govermentjobs domains. For information on allowing emails from the governmentjobs domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at 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 callin Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.- Three 3 references with current contact information two 2 of which need to be former supervisors.
Contact Information
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(toll free) orif you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to.
For applicant password assistance please visit: specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Name: Lynn KenealyLocal Government Specialist 4
Phone:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
