Human Resource Technician 2 (Payroll, PCN 20-7105)

Effective July 1 2026 the wage for this position increased by 4%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

The Department of Corrections Division of Administrative Services is recruitingfor a Human Resource Technician 2 Payroll position located in Juneau Alaska.

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What You Will Be Doing:

This position analyzes calculates audits certifies timesheets and processes personnel actions on time and without error. This includes assuring all payroll and leave transactions are in accordance with applicable Personnel Rules Bargaining Unit provisions State Statutes and Standard Operating Procedures for the State of Alaska.

Our Mission Values and Culture:

Our mission is to process all payroll transactions accurately efficiently and timely. We are committed to providing dependable service transparent communication and stellar customer service.

Administrative Services provides essential centralized oversight to the operations of the Department in support of its mission to provide secure confinement reformative programs and a process of supervised community integration of releasing offenders to enhance the safety of our communities.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

By joining the Payroll Team you will be an integral member of the Division of Administrative Services. We embrace the values of integrity accountability and continuous improvement and take pride in doing our part to support the Departments mission.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

Our office is located in the Douglas Island Building with ample parking and short walk to Savikko Park Sandy Beach and the Treadwell Mine Historic Trail. The work environment is collaborative and customer service oriented with a tight knit group that values each others contributions.

Who We Are Looking For:

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

• Computer Skills: Uses computers software applications databases and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material including technical material rules regulations instructions reports charts graphs or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
• 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.

Six months of entry technical level experience in human resource work equivalent to a Human Resource Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent and one year of advanced clerical experience.

Substitution:

One year of postsecondary education (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours from an accredited college or university equals one year) in any field.

Special Note:

High school graduation equivalent means one of the following: 1) a G.E.D (i.e. passing the General Educational Development test).; 2) completion of any basic adult education course of 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week); 3) six months of work experience performing duties related to office or clerical support; 4) twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to office or clerical support; 5) highest grade of school completed plus any kind of work experience that totals 12 years or more; or 6) acceptance for admission in full standing by an accredited college or university.

Human resource work includes experience in recruitment and selection classification employee training employer provided benefits programs employment law compliance personnel payroll or employee or labor relations.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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

• Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations.
• A list of three (3) professional references if not already listed in your application.

SPECIAL NOTICE

• The State of Alaska is realigning payroll services by decentralizing payroll functions for seven (7) departments including the Department of Corrections.
• The incumbent of this position will be initially appointed in the Department of Administration Division of Finance and may initially be physically located within the Department of Administration. The position will transfer effective July 1 2026.
• These positions will be located in the Department of Corrections and work closely with Department of Administration as this transition progresses. For any questions please reach out to the Hiring Manager listed below.
• To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: 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.

  
  

  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.

  
  

  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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  Brandi Billings
  Deputy Director Division of Administrative Services