Administrative Officer 2

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs).

Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

ATTENTION! ALL STATE OF ALASKA EMPLOYEES!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery, is looking for an Administrative Officer 2 to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

Under the direction of the Administrative Operations Manager, this position serves as the administrative, financial, and budget officer for the division. This includes duties such as financial and accounting management, personnel and payroll management, and administration of travel processes. The successful candidate will evaluate, develop, and maintain internal administrative procedures, study office operations, analyze workflow, evaluate needs, and identify procedures to improve office efficiency. This position serves as the second-in-command administrative authority for the Division. This position is responsible for directly supervising administrative support positions, including assigning and reviewing work, setting task priorities, and instructing and training.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving.  We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team:

We are a dedicated, high performing team of professionals. By joining our team, you will cultivate valuable skills and competencies in the administrative arena that will allow you to progress in your career.

This position is part of a dynamic, collaborative group of motivated staff that support each other to achieve shared goals through teamwork, best practices, and continuous improvement. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, accountability, and strong professional conduct. A hybrid telework schedule of 1-2 days a week is an option for qualified candidates. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package, including 12 paid holidays and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information:

https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located at 3132 Channel Drive in Juneau with ample parking on site and access to break time walks and hiking trails. We are a fast-paced, results driven work environment where problem solving and knowledge sharing are encouraged. The successful incumbent will have their own office and interface directly with staff and division employees.

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for:

The successful candidate will possess the following core competencies:

Managing Performance:

Takes responsibility for employees' performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable, tracking progress against the goals, supporting employees' efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer, etc.), ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

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.

Self-Management:

Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Special Note:

A valid Driver's License is desired for this position.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/

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