Administrative Assistant 3 – Fire Management & Finance

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, seeks an Administrative Assistant 3 for the Fairbanks area. The role provides direct support, supervises staff, and serves as Finance Section Chief during incidents, with opportunities to develop procedures and guidance aligned with state policies.

Residency is limited to Alaska residents. The position emphasizes detail orientation, financial management, procurement, travel, and personnel supervision in

Qualifications

• One year of journey-level admin experience in HR, accounting, administration or procurement.
• Two years of post-secondary education qualifies for the role.
• Alternative: two years of entry-level admin experience in related fields.
• Alternative: two years of any combination of qualifying education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to Fire Management Officer and team in Fairbanks.
• Supervise and evaluate two Office Assistant 2s and one Account Technician 1.
• Develop procedures per Alaska Administrative Manual and related guides.
• Act as Finance Section Chief for type 3 and initial attack incidents in Fairbanks Area.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Financial management

Oral and written communication

Education

One year journey-level admin duties

Two years post-secondary education (32 sem hrs / 48 qtr hrs)

Two years of entry-level admin experience

Two years of any combination of education/experience in admin roles

Job description

The State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, seeks an Administrative Assistant 3 for the Fairbanks area. The role provides direct support, supervises staff, and serves as Finance Section Chief during incidents, with opportunities to develop procedures and guidance aligned with state policies.

Residency is limited to Alaska residents. The position emphasizes detail orientation, financial management, procurement, travel, and personnel supervision in