Program Coordinator 1 (PCN 12-4427)
Program Coordinator 1 (PCN 12-4427)
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Job Description
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358).
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants mustmeet
Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:The Department of Public Safety (DPS) Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) division is seeking a Program Coordinator 1 to refine tribal liaison initiatives and strengthen relationships with Native Tribes. This position serves as a primary advisor to the VPSO Director promoting consultation and collaboration with Alaska tribes tribal organizations and Native communities while supporting government-to-government relationships and outreach. The role also involves planning developing and implementing program initiatives as well as coordinating VPSO training equipment and supplies to enhance cultural competency and program effectiveness.OUR ORGANIZATION MISSION AND CULTURE:
The mission of the VPSO division is to work in partnership with nonprofit regional corporations and Alaska Native organizations for training and employment of village public safety officers.
In communities associated with the VPSO program citizens receive immediate response to emergencies without delays caused by weather or distance. VPSO work closely with Alaska State Troopers and provide law enforcement emergency medical response search and rescue operations fire prevention and suppression disaster preparedness and response public safety education and community policing.THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
The VPSO division staff is a close-knit team made up of a director statewide coordinator training manager and administrative support. The division and the regional VPSO programs are a priority for Departments rural public safety mission and you will have the opportunity to serve remote communities in ways that make positive impacts on the daily lives of Alaskans across the state.
In addition the following list describes some of the typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. More details are available here: Health insurance which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental plus employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health or dependent care expenses.
Employer paid basic life insurance with additional coverage available and group-based insurance premiums for term life long/short-term disability accidental death and dismemberment long-term care and supplemental survivor benefits.
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and matching employer contributions into a defined contribution program for new employees and contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security.
11 paid holidays a year and personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served.
An Employee Assistance Program and optional enrollment in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program and much more.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
This position works from the VPSO division central office located in the DPS Headquarters building on Tudor Road in Anchorage. The location has a stunning view of the Chugach mountains is close to biking trails and has easy accessible parking. The DPS headquarters building has over 150 employees which allows ample opportunity to develop professional relationships. The position requires an ability to thrive with a high degree of independence within a team environment which is supportive professional and friendly.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:- Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
- Organizational Awareness: Knows the organizations mission and functions and how its social political and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs policies procedures rules and regulations of the organization.
- Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
- Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization self and others; is trustworthy.
- 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
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace enforce the law prevent and detect crime and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Departments mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website : QualificationsAny 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.
- Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing evaluating and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws regulations and guidance.
- Decision Making: Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
- Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work sets priorities and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
- Equivalent to those typically gained by:Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning coordinating and implementing administrative controls work processes and/or procedures for a program project business or organization.
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 are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom on-line self-study and on-the-job) from accredited and unaccredited sources and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
Progressively responsible means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity difficulty or level of responsibility.
Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is NOT required for this position.Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to theinterview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
AT TIME OF APPLICATION
If using post-secondary education to meet the minimum qualifications a copy of your college transcripts must be attached to your application at time of applying. Unofficial copies are acceptable but must have the institution name/URL listed on the transcript
SPECIAL NOTICE:
A copy of your college transcripts if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.BACKGROUND CHECK
This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position and required access to APSIN an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
The successful candidate will be required to read understand and agree to via signature an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.
EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in 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. state university 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 state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative tofilling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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.
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- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- 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.
NOTICE
If you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the domains. For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Nick Parker
Administrative Assistant 3
Phone:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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