Office Assistant 1 (Post 12, PCN 20-6124)

What You Will Be Doing:

• Work closely with managers to provide human resource services at a clerical level.
• Perform duties in multiple administrative functional areas that require adapting internal processes to meet the needs of the organization.

Our Mission Values and Culture:

The mission of Spring Creek Correctional Center is to provide a secure environment for staff and offenders that promotes public safety and provides an opportunity for staff development and reformative offender programming to ensure safety and efficient resources management. As the State of Alaskas only Maximum Security adult male facility we provide confinement for minimum medium and close custody sentenced felons including the states most violent and predatory offenders.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• An opportunity to make a difference in peoples lives
• Career development and training
• Excellent benefits
• Being part of a team consisting of a rewarding group of professionals

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

Spring Creek Correctional Center is a maximum-security state operated adult correctional institution with a capacity of over 500 male inmates and employs approximately 200 staff.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Clerical: Knowledge of filing typing entering data maintaining records taking shorthand and using and completing forms.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers software applications databases and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces including the general public individuals who work in the agency other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs provide information or assistance resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Data Systems: Knowledge of computer hardware and software development and systems as they apply to the conception specification analysis planning development installation test modification and use of data handling and computing systems in support of aerospace flight and ground systems.

For job seekers unfamiliar with the Seward area the following are a few highlights about some of the features of our area:

• The community of Seward is nestled against a backdrop of peaks and passes sculpted by Ice Age glaciers; Sewards ice-free harbor has long served as a natural gateway to the vast scenic and resource riches of Alaskas huge interior.
• Seward is located on Resurrection Bay a fickle body of water teeming with an abundant species of fish and frolicking marine mammals.
• Seward is home to the Mt. Marathon Race which is run every July 4th. The race totals 3.1miles and climbs 3022 feet. Top finishers cross the finish line in about an hour.
• Seward schools are second to none with the Seward Elementary School being selected as a 2008 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School.
• The region offers fantastic marine boating fishing and hunting cross-country skiing bird watching hiking kayaking running and biking and much much more

Please see the Chamber of Commerces website at: for more information as well as the following sites:

• Qualifications

  High school diploma or G.E.D.;

  OR

  Acceptance in full standing by an accredited college (this includes acceptance in a concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment program);

  OR

  A Career Readiness Certificate with ACT WorkKeys scores of skill level 3 or higher in: Graphic Literacy (formerly Locating Information) Applied Math and Workplace Documents (formerly Reading for Information).

  
  

  Special Note:

  ACT WorkKeys skill testing and career readiness certification is available at the Department of Labor and Workforce Developments Alaska Job Centers.

  
  

  Acceptance in full standing means acceptance to a post-secondary program by a college or university and does not require enrollment or participation in the program. This includes acceptance in a program offering college credits while in high school or both high school and college credits but does not include taking advanced placement courses in high school.

  
  

  Some positions in this class require the incumbent operate a State vehicle. Such positions require the selected candidate possess a valid drivers license and be 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of employment.

  Additional Required Information

  
  

  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  If selected for an interview the applicant must provide the following:

  • Any past evaluations received.

  
  

  RECRUITMENT DIFFICULTIES

  Starting salary may be approved up to Step D - $20.40 if criteria are met.

  
  

  LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

  The States online recruitment system Workplace Alaska requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

  
  

  EDUCATION

  If post-secondary 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.

  
  

  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. post-secondary 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 post-secondary 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 employer 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.

  
  

  PREA NOTIFICATION

  The Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including but not limited to Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:

  • Sexual abuse in a prison jail lockup community confinement facility juvenile facility or other institution;
  • Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force overt or implied threats of force or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or
  • Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

  
  

  CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS

  Please be aware this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.

  
  

  FINGERPRINT NOTICE

  All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.

  
  

  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 please call 1- or 465-4095 in Juneau or (TTY) 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.

  
  

  WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

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  Sandralee Bryan
  Administrative Officer 2