Program Coordinator 1 (12-4427)

Job Description

The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358)

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants

must

meet

A

laska Residency Requirement

s in order to be considered for employment at this time.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) division is seeking a Program Coordinator 1 to refine tribal liaison initiatives and strengthen relationships with Native Tribes. This position serves as a primary advisor to the VPSO Director, promoting consultation and collaboration with Alaska tribes, tribal organizations, and Native communities, while supporting government-to-government relationships and outreach. The role also involves planning, developing, and implementing program initiatives, as well as coordinating VPSO training, equipment, and supplies to enhance cultural competency and program effectiveness.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:

The mission of the VPSO division is to work in partnership with nonprofit regional corporations and Alaska Native organizations for training and employment of village public safety officers.

In communities associated with the VPSO program, citizens receive immediate response to emergencies without delays caused by weather or distance. VPSO work closely with Alaska State Troopers, and provide law enforcement, emergency medical response, search and rescue operations, fire prevention and suppression, disaster preparedness and response, public safety education, and community policing.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:

The VPSO division staff is a close-knit team made up of a director, statewide coordinator, training manager and administrative support. The division and the regional VPSO programs are a priority for Department's rural public safety mission, and you will have the opportunity to serve remote communities in ways that make positive impacts on the daily lives of Alaskans across the state.

In addition, the following list describes some of the typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. More details are available here:

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

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental, plus employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health or dependent care expenses.

Employer paid basic life insurance with additional coverage available, and group-based insurance premiums for term life, long/short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term care, and supplemental survivor benefits.

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and matching employer contributions into a defined contribution program for new employees, and contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security.

11 paid holidays a year and personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served.

An Employee Assistance Program and optional enrollment in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program and much more!

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:

This position works from the VPSO division central office located in the DPS Headquarters building on Tudor Road in Anchorage. The location has a stunning view of the Chugach mountains, is close to biking trails and has easy, accessible parking. The DPS headquarters building has over 150 employees which allows ample opportunity to develop professional relationships. The position requires an ability to thrive with a high degree of independence within a team environment which is supportive, professional, and friendly. A hybrid telework agreement may be available after a probationary period.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate has education and/or experience in these core competencies:

Interpersonal Skills

: Essential for building and maintaining relationships with Alaska tribes, tribal organizations, and diverse communities.

Organizational Awareness

: Critical for understanding the department’s mission, policies, and how to navigate the organizational structure.

Problem Solving

: Necessary for identifying and resolving challenges that arise in tribal consultation and program initiatives.

Adaptability:

Important for adjusting to changing tribal needs and department priorities.

Integrity/Honesty

: Fundamental for maintaining trust and ensuring ethical interactions with tribal governments and organizations

The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property.  All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.

More information about the Department of P

ublic Safety can be found on our website:

http://dps.alaska.gov/

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies 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.

Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

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.

Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls, work processes, and/or procedures for a program, project, business, or organization.

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” 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

C

OVER LETTER

A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

BACKGROUND CHECK

This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check.  Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.

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 degre