Administrative Assistant 1

Job Description
What you will be doing

Working in this position you will provide technical and administrative support for the State of Alaska's Board of Nursing. The incumbent will work on a wide variety of interesting processes using many forms of technology, proprietary software, applications, and media designed specifically for the professional licensing unit.

This position is a great stepping stone position into state employment and offers great opportunities to develop your administrative knowledge and functional skills.

If this sounds interesting to you, please apply

Our Organization, Mission, And Culture
The mission of the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing is to ensure that competent, professional and regulated commercial services are available to Alaska consumers. Our work will be guided and informed by our beliefs and commitments to:

• Respect - we respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality;
• Participation - we value and recognize the contributions of our staff;
• Quality - we strive for excellence through focus and attention to detail;
• Openness - we are committed to a culture of teamwork and a willingness to think inside and outside the box.

Benefits of joining our team

We foster personal growth, independent work and judgement. Our office offers a fun, team oriented atmosphere with a strong emphasis on excellent customer service. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website:

The working conditions you can expect

This position is part of the board of nursing and is located on the 15th floor of the Atwood Building, allowing an unobstructed view of downtown Anchorage and surrounding mountains throughout the office.

Workstations include ergonomic lifting desk tops. The daily work environment is fast paced and can be stressful as priorities can change rapidly. Working in the office is required; however an alternative 4-day work schedule may be offered to suitable candidates after the probationary period has been successfully completed.

This position with the State of Alaska offers paid leave accrual, paid holiday leave, a comprehensive retirement plan, and a competitive health, vision, and dental plan.

Desired traits we are looking for

• Intermediate working knowledge of Adobe, MS Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Previous experience handling sensitive or confidential documents and information.
• Previous experience simultaneously working on multiple diverse projects; while providing quality products, meeting deadlines, and managing time efficiently.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• The ability to self-motivate, work independently, and communicate effectively in a team environment.

Special Notice

Please document, if any, your experience creating and maintaining documents and data using computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe in the duties section(s) of your work history along with work that required attention to detail and application of policy and procedure, as this is a major component of being successful in this position.

While this type of work is not required, it is preferred. Ability to provide customer service is paramount to being successful in this position.

Minimum Qualifications
Six months of advanced clerical experience. This experience includes work such as Office Assistant 2, Accounting Clerk, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

OR

Six months of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience. (Three semester or four quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of experience.)

Special Note

Examples of advanced clerical experience include

• Reviewing complex or questionable applications or documents and searching files and regulations to determine accuracy of information to clarify applicant status; using judgment in applying criteria, rules, regulations, and policies; providing information to organizational unit staff on administrative processes and procedures; tracking expenditures; and completing necessary administrative paperwork according to regulations.
• Composing letters and memoranda; completing and reviewing forms for completeness and accuracy using readily available information from multiple sources and established guidelines and procedures. Examples of such tasks include time sheets, appointment paperwork, or required drug testing notifications for employees in positions requiring possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Additional Required Information
If selected, provide the following at the time of the interview:

• A list of three (3) professional references (must be former/current supervisor), one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s) if not already attached to your application.
• A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable and not already attached to your application.

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.

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.

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 or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to

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Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at

Patty Wolf

Executive Administrator

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 orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (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

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

Employer State of Alaska

Address PO Box 110201

Juneau, Alaska, 99811

Phone Statewide toll-free number)

Juneau and out-of-state callers)

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