Administrative Assistant 23 (PCN 112055)

This position is open to current State Employees only.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting

for an Administrative Assistant 2/3 located in Anchorage!

What you will be doing:

This position provides administrative support to the Division of Wildlife Conservations Statewide Programs (SWP) consisting of 50 staff and 8 programs located across Alaska.

At the Administrative Assistant 2 level this position supports day-to-day operations in personnel management including payroll recruitment and human resources; property management; general office functions and assisting professional and technical staff.

At the Administrative Assistant 3 level the role advances to serving as a technical expert and administrative lead independently managing complex personnel payroll procurement and office systems with minimal oversight.

Our organization mission and culture:

The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaskas wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The Statewide Programs Administrative Team provides financial and administrative support to eight programs within the Division of Wildlife Conservation. We strive to be efficient and provide customer-oriented quality support to all staff within Statewide Programs.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued treated equitably and treated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team:

The benefits of joining the Statewide Programs team include the opportunity to work with a diverse group of dedicated professionals who support each other while providing payroll procurement finance and other administrative support services to the Statewide Programs sections within the Division of Wildlife Conservation.

The working conditions you can expect:

This position is located in the Anchorage ADF&G office. The daily work environment requires working at a desk effective written and verbal communication and customer service with SWP admin team and support staff. Also regular use of a computer while interacting with staff and team in person over the phone via email and Microsoft TEAMS.

• May require 1-2 travel trips a year (normally no more than 3-4 days) for training or staff workshops.

Who we are looking for:

The person we are looking for will have the following knowledge skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative processes necessary to support the operations of a business such as interpreting and executing complex written rules regulations and procedure human resources management purchasing and inventory.

• Experience working with Microsoft Suites such as Word Excel Outlook and Teams; with the ability to create and maintain word documents and excel spreadsheets as well as experience using Adobe and DocuSign.

• Experience working with systems used by the State of Alaska or similar systems. These include the following: Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS) Financial IRIS Human Resource Management (HRM) and Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting (ALDER) and DFGs internal systems TEARS and Admin Project System (APS).

• Past work experience that demonstrates a strong work ethic including personal accountability punctuality reliability and ability to work as a team as well as independently.

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Shows respect understanding friendliness courtesy tact and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; effective verbal and written communication to a broad audience.

To view the general description and example of duties for an Administrative Assistant 2/3 please go to the following link: Note:
A valid drivers license is required.

Administrative Assistant 2
Six months of entry-level technical experience in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources accounting administration and procurement. This experience includes work such as Administrative Assistant 1 Accounting Technician 1 Human Resource Technician 1 and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

OR
One year of advanced-level 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
One year of post-secondary education from an accredited college (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours equals 1 year)

OR
One year 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 entry-level technical experience include:
-Assisting in the preparation of reports reflecting the examinations made discrepancies noted and the corrective entries required for adjusting accounts. Assisting with the implementation of corrections.
-Verifying the accuracy and completeness of accounting data and documents; determining the general ledger accounts journals and subsidiary accounts affected and the debit and credit entries to be made; determining the entries required to bring accounts into balance; preparing encumbrances expenditures adjustments billings and other transaction documents for the account; and maintaining records of transactions and current status of accounts.
-Preparing standard and ad hoc reports; making periodic projections and analyzing trends; notifying supervisor of need for additional promotional efforts; and recommending additional promotional materials or methods to secure optimum enrollment.
-Receiving supply requests reviewing and approving for completeness and conformity to guidelines. Preparing and processing various documents such as purchase orders delivery orders and bid specifications.

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 Drivers License (CDL).

Administrative Assistant 3
One year of experience performing journey-level technical duties in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources accounting administration and procurement. This experience includes work such as Administrative Assistant 2 Accounting Technician 2 Human Resource Technician 2 and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

OR
Two years of post-secondary education from an accredited college (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours equals 1 year).

OR
Two years of entry-level technical experience in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources accounting administration and procurement. This experience includes work such as Administrative Assistant 1 Accounting Technician 1 Human Resource Technician 1 and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

OR
Two years of any combination of post-secondary education vocational education and/or entry-level technical experience in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources accounting administration and procurement. (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.) The required experience includes work such as Administrative Assistant 1 Accounting Technician 1 Human Resource Technician 1 and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Special Note:
Examples of journey-level technical duties include:
-Calculating or auditing timesheets including a variety of standard premium pays such as overtime shift differentials hazard recall and standby; reviewing and correcting calculations and coding completed by other staff; coordinating the notification of employees and supervisors of entitlements and obligations.
-Determining which of several accounts journals and ledgers are affected by a transaction and certifying entry or adjustment; and reconciling subsidiary account balance with control ledgers--for example encumbrance accounts receivable balance project balance and authorized balance.
-Purchasing supplies materials and equipment through vendors on the open market contract awards and/or other standard forms of purchasing; preparing and processing documents in the receipt issuing and transferring of goods; expediting the flow of goods from vendor to user.

Examples of entry-level technical experience include:
-Assisting in the preparation of reports reflecting the examinations made discrepancies noted and the corrective entries required for adjusting accounts. Assisting with the implementation of corrections.
-Verifying the accuracy and completeness of accounting data and documents; determining the general ledger accounts journals and subsidiary accounts affected and the debit and credit entries to be made; determining the entries required to bring accounts into balance; preparing encumbrances expenditures adjustments billings and other transaction documents for the account; and maintaining records of transactions and current status of accounts.
-Preparing standard and ad hoc reports; making periodic projections and analyzing trends; notifying supervisor of need for additional promotional efforts; and recommending additional promotional materials or methods to secure optimum enrollment.
-Receiving supply requests reviewing and approving for completeness and conformity to guidelines. Preparing and processing various documents such as purchase orders delivery orders and bid specifications.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

If selected please provide the following at the time of the interview:

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application including supplemental questions will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

Flexible Staffing

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 completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences 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. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers 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.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling 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 aids 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

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Information

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

Steven Claggett