Administrative Assistant 1 (PCN 063782)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check ourresidency definitionto determine if you qualify.

The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to fill an Administrative Assistant I position in Fairbanks at Fairbanks Juvenile Probation.

What you will be doing

The Administrative Assistant I position performs a variety of administrative support services for the Northern Region of the Division of Juvenile Justice. The primary responsibilities of this position include arranging and reconciling travel as well as processing accounts payable. This position also provides other general clerical and administrative support including covering the front desk as needed.

Our organization mission and culture

In the divisions Northern Region there are five probation offices (in Bethel Fairbanks Kotzebue Nome and Utqiagvik) and two youth facilities (in Bethel and Fairbanks). Through Restorative Justice we hold juvenile offenders accountable for their behavior; promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities; and assist offenders and their families in developing the skills to prevent crime. Our core values include:

• Prioritizing Safety of our youth staff families and communities.
• Responsiveness providing timely response to youth families victims staff and justice partners.
• Professional Relationships recognizing that successful treatment services provided to our clients coworkers victims and others rely on positive respectful and collaborative relationships and a spirit of inclusiveness.
• Dedication doing the right things for the right reasons and modeling relentless integrity and leadership.

The benefits of joining our team

Joining our team will bring the opportunity to support meaningful change in youths lives and Alaskan communities. We are dedicated to our work and take pride in the amount of collaboration throughout the organization. We believe in enhancing the strengths of our staff by promoting training and professional development within the workplace.

The working environment you can expect

This position is located within the Fairbanks Youth Facility (FYF) at 1502 Wilbur Street in Fairbanks. FYF is a 24-hour secure juvenile detention and treatment facility as well as the site of the Fairbanks Juvenile Probation Services office. The Fairbanks administrative team consists of six staff committed to supporting the efforts of the division the region and each other.

Who we are looking for
In addition to the Minimum Qualifications below we are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:

To view the general description and example of duties for Administrative Assistant I please go to the following link: Qualifications

Six months of advanced 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
Six months 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 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).

At time of interview applicant must submit:

At the time of appointment selected candidate must submit:

• Copy of current drivers license

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Question.

EDUCATION
To verify education being used to meet the required 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 being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application provided at the time of interview or if/when requested prior to scheduling an interview.

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.Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application please 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. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.

If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

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.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

RECRUITMENT SCOPEThis position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check ourresidency definition to determine if you qualify.

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.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as ALEXsys or any other database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage found here: regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. 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 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- 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.

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Name: Vicky Marcus Administrative Assistant II
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