State of Alaska
Talent Acquisition Specialist
State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Salary:
$29.55 - $31.03 Hourly
Location :
Anchorage or Juneau, AK
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
48130
Department:
Family & Community Services
Division:
Finance & Management Services
Opening Date:
11/08/2024
Closing Date:
11/18/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To:
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit:
Confidential Unit
Range:
16
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our
residency definition
to determine if you qualify.
Are you eager to be at the forefront of innovative talent acquisition
and help shape the future of our workforce?
Join our newly established Talent Acquisition Team
within the Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS)
and make a meaningful impact on our recruitment processes and candidate experiences!
This position is being recruited for in Anchorage and Juneau, Alaska.
The pay will be determined by the location of the selected applicant.
Anchorage:
$29.55/hourly
Juneau:
$31.03/hourly
What You Will Be Doing:As part of the Talent Acquisition (TA) team, you will manage and coordinate recruitment advertising for the Department of Family and Community Services positions. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment postings on Workplace Alaska, developing standardized interview questions, participating in interview panels, making hiring recommendations and decisions in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws.
In this role, you will streamline recruitment processes, enhance candidate experiences, and cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our core values. You will be able to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new employees, and represent the department at job fairs, open houses, and other recruitment events. As a key point of contact for both candidates and divisions, your impact will be significant.
Our Organization, Mission, and Culture:The Department of Family and Community Services' mission is to provide support, safety, and personal well-being for vulnerable Alaskans. As a member of the Talent Acquisition Team, you will advance this mission by collaborating with leadership across the department to identify the specific needs of each section, ensuring we attract and hire the right talent for the right roles.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team:We cultivate a culture that values lifelong learning, teamwork, integrity, innovation, and compassion, while maintaining high productivity. Our team takes pride in our work and the relationships we build. We provide meaningful work that makes a positive impact on communities throughout Alaska.
This position offers the following:
Continued professional growth and development opportunities.Competitive health and retirement benefits.12 paid holidays; personal leave accrual with a rate increase based on time served.The Working Environment You Can Expect:This position can be located in Anchorage or Juneau and involves a mix of in-person and virtual interactions. You'll be working in an office with a dedicated team that supports one another and is committed to fulfilling the mission of the Department of Family and Community Services.
Who We Are Looking For:We are looking for someone who possess the following desired competencies:
Recruitment/Placement
:
Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to identifying, attracting, and selecting individuals and placing them into positions to address changing organizational needs.Teamwork:
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goalsCustomer Service
:
Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.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.
We welcome candidates with exceptional communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to build effective relationships across diverse backgrounds. We value strong oral and written communication, sound reasoning abilities, proficiency in computer skills, and a solid understanding of administrative functions.
To view the general description and example of duties of a Human Resource Consultant 1, please go to the following link:
.Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
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.Interpersonal Skills:
Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.Oral Communication:
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Reasoning:
Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.Writing:
Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.Equivalent to those typically gained by:Training in human resource management, business administration, or organizational leadership or experience supporting management in running an organization/enterprise or supporting professionals working in human resources (such as recruitment, payroll, classification and compensation, employee and labor-management relations, employer provided benefit programs, employment law compliance, or employee training).
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.Additional Required Information
At time of interview, applicant is requested to submit:
Three (3) professional references including current daytime phone numbers, if not included with your application.College transcripts, if using education to meet the minimum qualifications). These can be attached to your application at the time of submission.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
EDUCATIONIf 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 EDUCATIONEducation 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 EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's 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.
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.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENTThe State's 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 of an employer sponsor.
NOTE:
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
RECRUITMENT SCOPEThis position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our to determine if you qualify.
MULTIPLE VACANCIESThis 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 NOTICEYou 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:
NOTICEQuestions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (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 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at
EEO STATEMENTThe 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 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.Contact Information
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to . For applicant password assistance, please visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
For specific information in reference to the position, please contact the hiring manager:Name:
Kiley Dwyer, Human Resource Business Partner Phone:
(907) 334-2549
Email:
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes
typical
benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
AVTECConfidentialCorrectional OfficersMarine EngineersMt. Edgecumbe TeachersSupervisoryUnlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's UnionExempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General GovernmentLabor, Trades and CraftsPublic Safety Employees AssociationMasters, Mates & Pilots
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)Long-term and short-term disabilityAccidental Death and DismembermentLong-term care (self and eligible family members)Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social SecurityOption to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation ProgramNote: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time servedTwelve (12) paid holidays a year
$29.55 - $31.03 Hourly
Location :
Anchorage or Juneau, AK
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
48130
Department:
Family & Community Services
Division:
Finance & Management Services
Opening Date:
11/08/2024
Closing Date:
11/18/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To:
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit:
Confidential Unit
Range:
16
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our
residency definition
to determine if you qualify.
Are you eager to be at the forefront of innovative talent acquisition
and help shape the future of our workforce?
Join our newly established Talent Acquisition Team
within the Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS)
and make a meaningful impact on our recruitment processes and candidate experiences!
This position is being recruited for in Anchorage and Juneau, Alaska.
The pay will be determined by the location of the selected applicant.
Anchorage:
$29.55/hourly
Juneau:
$31.03/hourly
What You Will Be Doing:As part of the Talent Acquisition (TA) team, you will manage and coordinate recruitment advertising for the Department of Family and Community Services positions. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment postings on Workplace Alaska, developing standardized interview questions, participating in interview panels, making hiring recommendations and decisions in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws.
In this role, you will streamline recruitment processes, enhance candidate experiences, and cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our core values. You will be able to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new employees, and represent the department at job fairs, open houses, and other recruitment events. As a key point of contact for both candidates and divisions, your impact will be significant.
Our Organization, Mission, and Culture:The Department of Family and Community Services' mission is to provide support, safety, and personal well-being for vulnerable Alaskans. As a member of the Talent Acquisition Team, you will advance this mission by collaborating with leadership across the department to identify the specific needs of each section, ensuring we attract and hire the right talent for the right roles.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team:We cultivate a culture that values lifelong learning, teamwork, integrity, innovation, and compassion, while maintaining high productivity. Our team takes pride in our work and the relationships we build. We provide meaningful work that makes a positive impact on communities throughout Alaska.
This position offers the following:
Continued professional growth and development opportunities.Competitive health and retirement benefits.12 paid holidays; personal leave accrual with a rate increase based on time served.The Working Environment You Can Expect:This position can be located in Anchorage or Juneau and involves a mix of in-person and virtual interactions. You'll be working in an office with a dedicated team that supports one another and is committed to fulfilling the mission of the Department of Family and Community Services.
Who We Are Looking For:We are looking for someone who possess the following desired competencies:
Recruitment/Placement
:
Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to identifying, attracting, and selecting individuals and placing them into positions to address changing organizational needs.Teamwork:
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goalsCustomer Service
:
Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.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.
We welcome candidates with exceptional communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to build effective relationships across diverse backgrounds. We value strong oral and written communication, sound reasoning abilities, proficiency in computer skills, and a solid understanding of administrative functions.
To view the general description and example of duties of a Human Resource Consultant 1, please go to the following link:
.Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
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.Interpersonal Skills:
Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.Oral Communication:
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Reasoning:
Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.Writing:
Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.Equivalent to those typically gained by:Training in human resource management, business administration, or organizational leadership or experience supporting management in running an organization/enterprise or supporting professionals working in human resources (such as recruitment, payroll, classification and compensation, employee and labor-management relations, employer provided benefit programs, employment law compliance, or employee training).
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.Additional Required Information
At time of interview, applicant is requested to submit:
Three (3) professional references including current daytime phone numbers, if not included with your application.College transcripts, if using education to meet the minimum qualifications). These can be attached to your application at the time of submission.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
EDUCATIONIf 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 EDUCATIONEducation 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 EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's 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.
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.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENTThe State's 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 of an employer sponsor.
NOTE:
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
RECRUITMENT SCOPEThis position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our to determine if you qualify.
MULTIPLE VACANCIESThis 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 NOTICEYou 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:
NOTICEQuestions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (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 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at
EEO STATEMENTThe 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 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.Contact Information
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to . For applicant password assistance, please visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
For specific information in reference to the position, please contact the hiring manager:Name:
Kiley Dwyer, Human Resource Business Partner Phone:
(907) 334-2549
Email:
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes
typical
benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
AVTECConfidentialCorrectional OfficersMarine EngineersMt. Edgecumbe TeachersSupervisoryUnlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's UnionExempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General GovernmentLabor, Trades and CraftsPublic Safety Employees AssociationMasters, Mates & Pilots
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)Long-term and short-term disabilityAccidental Death and DismembermentLong-term care (self and eligible family members)Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social SecurityOption to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation ProgramNote: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time servedTwelve (12) paid holidays a year