Office Assistant 1 (PCN 063475)

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 Office Assistant 1 position located in Anchorage at the McLaughlin Youth Center.

What you will be doing

As part of the Division of Juvenile Justice administrative support team this position is the primary receptionist for the McLaughlin Youth Center. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing the following clerical duties: professionally and pleasantly greeting and assisting visitors staff and clients; answering a multi-line telephone and efficiently routing calls; maintaining identification badges and key sets for visitors; processing incoming and outgoing mail; setting up interviews and scheduling the conference room; ensuring office supplies and equipment needs are met; and other various administrative support duties.

Our organization mission and culture
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

Join an amazing team of administrative support staff who are dedicated to providing quality assistance to staff and youth residents within DJJ facilities. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to gain experience and grow professionally. We believe in enhancing the strengths of our staff by providing training and promoting professional development.

The working environment you can expect

This positionis located in the administrative support unitwithin the McLaughlin Youth Center which is a 24-hour secure facility located at 2600 Providence Drive in Anchorage. This is a full-time position with work hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through includes a lunch period from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in which you can take advantage of the local trail system surrounding the UMED district.

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 Office Assistant 1 please go to the following link: 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.

At time of interview applicant must submit:

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

BACKGROUND CHECK
The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes a state and FBI fingerprint-based background check.

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 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. 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 SCOPE
This 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 AlaskaJobs 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 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.

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- 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.

WORKPLACE 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

For applicant password assistance please visit: specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:

Name:Miranda Hall
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