Office Assistant 2

Office Assistant 2

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged to Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health We'd 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. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. What you will be doing: Join our fun and mission-driven team in the Public Health Laboratory as an Office Assistant 2. In this role, you will:

• Serve as the first point of contact for the public, vendors, and partners—providing a welcoming and professional front desk experience
• Perform data entry related to laboratory testing, ensuring information is recorded accurately and efficiently
• Support a variety of administrative tasks to help keep daily operations running smoothly

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and excited to make an impact through public health – we'd 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, you'll 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

We're 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 seated 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 wellbeing 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:

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• 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, sof