Office Assistant 2 Mat-Su Seasonal (PCN 10-9849)
Office Assistant 2 Mat-Su Seasonal (PCN 10-9849)
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Job Description
Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Fire Protectionis recruiting for an Office Assistant 2 in Palmer.
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
What You Will Be Doing:
The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection MatSu Area Office is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Admin team supporting the wildland fire program. We seek a highly motivated competent professional and hardworking individual. This is a permanent seasonal position and it will be staffed approximately 8 months per year. This position will work under an Administrative Assistant and work alongside an Office Assistant in a very busy office setting in Palmer AK.
Mission and Values/Culture:
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection MatSu/Southwest area proudly serves Alaskans through wildland fire suppression management and fire prevention. This is an excellent opportunity to join the men and women who serve to protect millions of acres of our forests our communities and our natural resources. Individuals must be flexible and must be willing to work long hours. The experience gained as an entrylevel Office Assistant can form the foundation for a successful career in forestry and for the State of Alaska.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
- The opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals to include Firefighters Dispatchers and Foresters
- Flexible Work Schedule
- OntheJob Training in Fire Business Management and SOA Policies and Procedures.
- Overtime Eligible
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is based out of the MatSu Area Office located at 101 Airport Road in Palmer Alaska. This position may be required to work long hours (to include evenings and weekends) and possibly even work for extended periods away from home. This position will have a workstation in an open office concept and will get to enjoy the beautiful view of the Chugach Mountains.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following positionspecific competencies.- Stress Tolerance:Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example tight deadlines hostile individuals emergency situations dangerous situations).
- Flexibility:Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty.
- Attention to Detail:Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Computer Skills:Uses computers software applications databases and automated systems to accomplish work.
- Adaptability:Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or the equivalent.
AND
One year of experience that includes clerical tasks such as greeting clients answering phones typing filing sorting mail entering data receiving payments making change or maintaining logs.
Substitution:
Education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience; 150 hours of vocation education equal one month of experience).
Special Note:
High school diploma equivalent means one of the following: 1) a G.E.D.; 2) completion of any basic adult education course equivalent to 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 course hours per week); 3) acceptance in full standing by an accredited college or university; 4) highest grade of school completed plus an amount of paid or volunteer experience that totals 12 years and includes basic clerical tasks such as greeting clients answering phones typing filing sorting mail entering data receiving payments making change or maintaining logs.
Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to operate motor vehicles. Such positions require that the applicant possess a regular drivers license and be 18 years of age or older.
Some position in this class may require skill in typing. Recruitment and selection may include this requirement.Additional Required Information
** Please read the information below carefully. **
At the time of the interviewplease ensure that you provide the following materials:- Resume.
- Two professional references.
- Copies of your last two performance evaluations or letters of recommendation from a former supervisor.
- Current drivers license.
SPECIAL NOTICES
- This position may require working evenings and/or weekends during periods of high fire activity.
- This position may require travel to other Area offices during periods of high fire activity.
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail are very important in this position.
Application Notice
How to Apply page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Supplemental Questions
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicants level of competence in applying certain behaviors knowledge skills and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery Fluency Literacy and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
Education
If postsecondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the postsecondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether full or parttime. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note:Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are acurrent state employee please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Drivers License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
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 should callor (907)in 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.Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.
Contact Information
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For specific information about this position please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Name:Alana AnselmentTitle:Administrative Assistant 3
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Employment Type
Temp
