# Program Coordinator 1 — Labor & Workforce Development · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [State & local government jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/government) # Program Coordinator 1 Labor & Workforce Development - **Location** — Anchorage, AK - **PCN** — 05-2045 - **Salary** — $36.34 Hourly (Range 18) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Department Employees Only - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-10-30 - **Closes** — 2026-11-04 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description ATTENTION DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EMPLOYEES! The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is recruiting for a Program Coordinator 1 located in Anchorage! No Cover Letter Required! This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 18. What You Will Be Doing: This position is key to the smooth day-to-day operation of the division and assuring compliance with division, state, and federal policy. The position: Administers the division’s Case Management software, staying informed of changes to data requirements and making updates and corrections accordingly. Leads the team in keeping guidance to staff and documents used by staff up-to-date, and providing training on changes as needed. Builds and maintains Accessible tools for collecting information from staff, clients, and partners. Provides regular summaries and data to leadership to maintain division compliance with measures and goals. Participates in researching, preparing, and submitting annual and triennial reports on behalf of the division. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The mission of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment. The Program Coordinator I plays a vital role in making sure that the division has the tools and information it needs to function optimally, while complying with policy and providing data to key stakeholders. Benefits of Joining Our Team: Joining our team means putting your talents to work to support a division whose mission is helping people achieve their potential through access to and support in fulfilling careers. You will work with a dedicated and supportive team that is solution oriented. This team loves critters, and we brighten our workdays by frequently sharing pictures of our furry friends. The position is telework-eligible (Flexible/Hybrid), and a healthy work/life balance is encouraged. Travel is infrequent but is occasionally needed. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position works out of the Eagle Street Building in Anchorage, conveniently located in mid-town with several restaurants nearby and plenty of parking. The daily work environment is busy, with frequent interruptions, but we work to support each other to ensure that we can have focused work time as needed. Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Software Testing and Evaluation : Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and developing software test and evaluation procedures. To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Minimum Qualifications Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions: This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (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. 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. 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 ** PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY ** DEPARTMENT ONLY RECRUITMENT Applicants must currently work in the department that is being recruited for and have held or currently hold permanent employment status in any position in the classified service as defined in Alaska Statute 39.25.100 . Permanent employment status is defined as holding permanent status in ANY job class in the current period of employment with no break in service (separation from State of Alaska employment) since the permanent status was earned. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency 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 will need to rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s). A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable. LEGAL EMPLOYMENT The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor. APPLICATION NOTICE You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. 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