Salary: $18.97 Hourly
Location : Kodiak, AK
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 44963
Department: Fish & Game
Division: Commercial Fisheries
Opening Date: 04/01/2024
Closing Date: 5/1/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Commercial Fisheries
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 08
Job Description
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for an Office Assistant 1 located in Kodiak!
What you will be doing:
This is a Part-Time (30 hrs a week) Office Assistant 1 position that performs administrative support functions for the Westward Region commercial fisheries. Duties include answering multi-line telephone calls, emails, scheduling conference rooms, maintain supply/mail rooms, assist with staff travel and assist the Accounting Tech 2, Accounting Tech 1, and Admin Assistant 2 as needed.
Our organization, mission and culture:
The Division of Commercial Fisheries strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.
The administration team provides essential support to the operations of the Department in support of its mission to protect, maintain and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of the state of Alaska. As part of the team your supportive and attention to detail qualities will enhance the department's mission to achieve its goals.
The benefits of joining our team:
ADFG Commercial Fisheries offers a welcoming and professional environment to anyone looking for new challenges in an ever-changing financial climate with opportunities to work independently, and in collaboration with department leadership, on innovative solutions. ADFG strives to provide the tools needed to achieve work life balance within an organizational culture that recognizes the value of each team member.
The working environment you can expect:
This position works on the 2nd floor of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game building located on near Island in Kodiak. The ADFG team fosters a cooperative environment with empowerment, integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following core competencies:

• Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others.
• Organized Workplace: successfully organizes activities, tasks, and projects that require accuracy, planning, and record keeping.
• Attention to Detail: Sees and pays attention to details; recognizes the competent parts of a procedure or object and can verify correctness or error in an individual part or procedure.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

To view the general description and example of duties please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Special Note:

• Valid Driver's license required.
• Requires basic knowledge of computer skills (such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat), phone etiquette, and customer service professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D.;
OR
Acceptance in full standing by an accredited college (this includes acceptance in a concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment program);
OR
A Career Readiness Certificate with ACT WorkKeys® scores of skill level 3 or higher in: Graphic Literacy (formerly Locating Information), Applied Math, and Workplace Documents (formerly Reading for Information).
Special Note:
ACT WorkKeys® skill testing and career readiness certification is available at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Alaska Job Centers.
"Acceptance in full standing" means acceptance to a post-secondary program by a college or university and does not require enrollment or participation in the program. This includes acceptance in a program offering college credits while in high school, or both high school and college credits, but does not include taking advanced placement courses in high school.
Some positions in this class require the incumbent operate a State vehicle. Such positions require the selected candidate possess a valid driver's license and be 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of employment.
Additional Required Information
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Documents requested at time of application:

• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualifications.

Documents requested at time of interview, if selected:

• Three references with current contact information.

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 degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
LIsa Waldron
Phone: (907) 486-1826
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 (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

See for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year

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