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State of Alaska

Administrative Officer 2

State of Alaska, Anchorage, AK, United States


Salary: $3,000.00 Biweekly

Location : Anchorage, AK

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 47465

Department: Health

Division: Public Health

Opening Date: 10/01/2024

Closing Date: 11/29/2024 5:00 PM Alaska

Division: Public Health

Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit: Supervisory

Range: 19

Job Description

THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing:
Join us as the Administrative Officer 2 (AO2) for the section of Public Health Laboratories in the Division of Public Health. As the AO2, you'll lead daily operations, manage budget and finances, oversee procurement, and supervise administrative staff. Your role is pivotal in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness within the section. If you're a proactive problem-solver ready to make an impact, apply now!
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled administrative generalist, manager, and supervisor knowledgeable about budget development, monitoring, accounting, and financial management, including the Alaska Budget System and the State of Alaska accounting systems, personnel processes and management, including the Alaska payroll system, Workplace Alaska and purchasing processes and management including professional services contracting.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Division of Public Health is the state's lead public health agency focused on the services that protect the public's health and advance the health status of all Alaskans and communities by preventing illness and injury.
The Section of Public Health Laboratories provides analytical and technical laboratory information in support of state and national public health disease prevention programs and represents a first line of defense in the rapid recognition of the spread of communicable diseases.

The benefits of joining our team:
We are a dynamic, diverse, high-performing team where no two days are the same. We offer the ability to utilize your professional talents in significant ways to create meaningful contributions to the public's health. If you have a passion for customer service, have a positive attitude, can multitask, and work well under pressure, then we welcome you to apply - we would love to have you join our team!
This position will work from the office and has options for hybrid telework. We offer flexible work schedules, 12 paid holidays, and paid personal leave.

The working environment you can expect:
Anchorage Laboratory on the east side of Anchorage at 5455 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. To learn more about the Division of Public Health, visit www.dhss.alaska.gov/dph. More information about the Section of Public Health Laboratories is available at http://www.dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Labs/Pages/default.aspx.

Who we are looking for:
To be successful in the position, the candidate will need the following core competencies. Please show details in your application about the following:
  • Supervision: Plans, distributes, and monitors work assignments; sets task priorities; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Assignments include the authority and responsibility to recommend or independently take action to employ (i.e., appoint, transfer, promote), discipline or discharge, or adjudicate grievances of direct reports.
  • Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
  • Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link and search for Program Coordinator 1:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications

Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

  • Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
  • Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
  • Budget Administration: Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.
  • Financial Management: Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.
  • Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience providing administrative support to a business or organization, business administration, public administration, finance, banking, accounting, industrial relations, marketing, human resource management, logistics and supply chain management, or a similar business field.

Special Note:
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.


"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

"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.

"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Additional Required Information

At the time of the interview, please provide the following:
  1. Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone, one (1) of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
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 Questions.

The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

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 EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, employment dates, and whether you were working 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 to which you are applying.

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 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 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 apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here:

NOTICE
Questions 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 at

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 1-800-587-4095 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.

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:

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:

Name/Title: Heather Rogers, Administrative Operations Manager

Phone: 907-269-8167

Fax: 907-269-5446

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.
      • AVTEC
      • Confidential
      • Correctional Officers
      • Marine Engineers
      • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
      • Supervisory
      • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
      • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, 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 disability
      • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
      • Long-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 Security
    • Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
    • Note: 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 served
    • Twelve (12) paid holidays a year


    01

    I acknowledge and I understand that the education and/or experience being used to meet the minimum qualifications for this position must be adequately documented in this application in order to be considered.
    • I acknowledge I understand this requirement.


    02

    Please rate your level of proficiency in Supervision: Plans, distributes, and monitors work assignments; sets task priorities; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Assignments include the authority and responsibility to recommend or independently take action to employ (i.e., appoint, transfer, promote), discipline or discharge, or adjudicate grievances of direct reports.
    • Master: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area, and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Literacy: Able to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Discovery: Awareness level of basic or fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the competency.
    • None of the above.


    03

    Please rate your level of proficiency in Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
    • Master: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area, and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Literacy: Able to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Discovery: Awareness level of basic or fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the competency.
    • None of the above.


    04

    Please rate your level of proficiency in Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues
    • Master: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area, and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Literacy: Able to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Discovery: Awareness level of basic or fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the competency.
    • None of the above.


    05

    Please rate your level of proficiency in Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
    • Master: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area, and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Literacy: Able to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Discovery: Awareness level of basic or fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the competency.
    • None of the above.


    06

    Please rate your level of proficiency in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
    • Master: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area, and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Literacy: Able to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Discovery: Awareness level of basic or fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the competency.
    • None of the above.


    07

    Please rate your level of proficiency in Budget Administration: Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.
    • Master: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area, and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Literacy: Able to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Discovery: Awareness level of basic or fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the competency.
    • None of the above.


    08

    Please rate your level of proficiency in Financial Management: Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.
    • Master: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area, and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Literacy: Able to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Discovery: Awareness level of basic or fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the competency.
    • None of the above.


    09

    Please rate your level of proficiency in Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
    • Master: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area, and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Literacy: Able to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the competency.
    • Discovery: Awareness level of basic or fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the competency.
    • None of the above.


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