Office Assistant 2 (PCN 061167)
Job Location:
Fairbanks, AK - USA
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Job Summary
- Job Description
This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.
Welcome to the Department of Health!
Wed be delighted to have you join our team.
If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us apply today!
This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.What you will be doing:
Join our fun and mission-driven team in the Public Health Laboratory as an Administrative Assistant 2. In this role you will:
- Coordinating a variety of administrative activities to maintain efficient workflow and operational continuity
- Supporting the entire laboratory staff with a wide range of administrative functions to facilitate efficient operations
- Overseeing and performing data entry related to laboratory testing ensuring accuracy timeliness and adherence to established procedures
If you are organized detail-oriented and motivated to lead while making a meaningful impact in public health wed love to have you on our team.
Our organization mission and culture:
The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Alaskans.Our core values guide everything we do:
Accountability We use human financial and environmental resources responsibly.
Respect We provide services to all Alaskans without discrimination or judgment.
Potential We believe in helping every Alaskan reach their full potential for health and in building strong healthy communities.
Integrity We act with honesty and ethics in all that we do.
Scientific Excellence We are dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and using the best available data to inform public health policy.
The benefits of joining our team:
When you join the Public Health Laboratory administrative team youll be part of a fun supportive and collaborative group dedicated to making Alaska an even better place to live work and play. Be part of our mission and help drive positive changes across the state!
Were proud to offer a generous benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays each year personal leave that grows with your service hybrid telework options flexible scheduling and excellent insurance coverage. To learn more check out the Benefits tab on this posting!
The working environment you can expect:
ASVL a state-of-the-art virological testing facility is situated on the beautiful University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) upper campus. University perks can be adopted by ASVL staff by attending campus seminars associated with virology eating at nearby cafes on campus and using the extensive 10-kilometer trail system for walking running or skiing. You will collaborate with a group of fun yet professional staff who share your vision of protecting and improving the health and well-being of Alaskans. You will be part of the Division of Public Health which boasts a large and broad range of experienced dedicated and supportive staff. We take pride in our work and appreciate the contributions of each employee. We believe that public health is a vital component of homeland security and we strive to work with internal and external partners across Alaska and the United States to safeguard the health of our population.
Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:- Decision Making: Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
- 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.
- Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
- Computer Skills: Uses computers software applications databases and automated systems to accomplish work.
- Self-Management:Ability to set priorities and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames; and coordinates work activities with a variety of professional staff in a fast paced work environment.
To view the general description and example of duties for this job class please go to the following link and search forOffice Assistant 2: QualificationsHigh school diploma or the equivalent.
AND
One year of experience that includes clerical tasks such as greeting clients answering phones typing filing sorting mail entering data receiving payments making change or maintaining logs.
Substitution:
Education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience; 150 hours of vocation education equal one month of experience).
Special Note:
High school diploma equivalent means one of the following: 1) a G.E.D.; 2) completion of any basic adult education course equivalent to 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 course hours per week); 3) acceptance in full standing by an accredited college or university; 4) highest grade of school completed plus an amount of paid or volunteer experience that totals 12 years and includes basic clerical tasks such as greeting clients answering phones typing filing sorting mail entering data receiving payments making change or maintaining logs.
Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to operate motor vehicles. Such positions require that the applicant possess a regular drivers license and be 18 years of age or older.
Some position in this class may require skill in typing. Recruitment and selection may include this requirement.Additional Required InformationAt the time of the interview please provide the following:- Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor if not already provided in the application.
- Current performance evaluation if available.
- A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies 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 with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university it 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 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. 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.The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCEWhen using work experience not documented in your application please provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are 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 you are applying for.
If you have 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 minimum qualifications 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.Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.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 a hard copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or another database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully. 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 emailplease ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the domain.For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page at: STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations auxiliary aids services or alternative communication formats please call 1- in Juneau 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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