# Project Assistant — Health · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Healthcare jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/healthcare) # Project Assistant Health - **Location** — Multiple Locations, AK - **PCN** — 052311 - **Salary** — $31.54 Hourly (Range 16) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Department Employees Only - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-08-13 - **Closes** — 2026-08-25 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description 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 current Department of Health employees only. Please check the definition below to determine if you qualify. This position is currently located in Anchorage . The position may be in Anchorage, and Wasilla, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate. We invite you to watch our "Welcome to DPA" video here: https://vimeo.com/1023052645?share=copy What you will be doing: In this role, you provide direct support for statewide performance monitoring of contractors and grantees administering projects funded by the State's Block Grant. This includes Child Care Assistance, Child Care Resource and Referral services, and Alaska Temporary Assistance. The monitoring activities ensure compliance with DOH grants and contracts. Additionally, you will support federally mandated management evaluations of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program. Our organization, mission, and culture: The Division of Public Assistance is committed to promoting self-sufficiency and providing basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. At the Division of Public Assistance, we work for the common good of, and earn the respect of, the clients, families, and communities we serve. We honor cultural, geographic and economic diversity and seek community involvement in our decisions and service delivery. The benefits of joining our team: The Division of Public Assistance is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by providing staff training and encouraging career advancement within the agency. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and build knowledge and competencies to assist you in your future career goals. We believe in your career growth and advancement opportunities. We provide a competitive benefit package, flexible work schedules, and job stability. The working environment you can expect: This position may be located in Anchorage or Wasilla and is a member of the Program Integrity Contracted Services Management Evaluation Team. You will have the opportunity to work independently in a dynamic environment that values efficiency and initiative. The position offers flexibility, with options for full-time office work or a hybrid telework schedule. 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: Audit Reporting: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used to report audit findings (criteria, condition, cause, effect, and recommendation). Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. 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. Special Notice : This position requires occasional travel within the state. A valid Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Project Assistant : 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 rather than 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. Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. 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. Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or experience such as performing research; interpreting data; applying, interpreting, and disseminating technical, statutory, and/or regulatory requirements; and/or experience in community development, research, social services, economics, public administration, planning, or a closely related field. 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. Additional Required Information At the time of the interview, please provide the following: Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application. Current performance evaluation, if available. A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualifications competencies. Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's competence in applying specific behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. EDUC [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5448578/project-assistant-pcn-052311) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. 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