Administrative Assistant 3 - PCN 061641

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Personal leave accrual

Excellent insurance

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The State of Alaska is seeking an Administrative Assistant 3 to support the Section of Rural and Community Health Systems within the Division of Public Health. You will handle travel planning, personnel management, accounts payable, financial management, and procurement while ensuring policy conformity.

Located in Anchorage, the role offers hybrid telework and a chance to contribute to Alaskan health initiatives in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are needed to address issues.
• Strong customer service orientation for internal and external clients.
• Ability to handle management tasks and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Section of Rural and Community Health Systems.
• Assist with travel planning, personnel management, and accounts payable.
• Support financial management and procurement processes.
• Ensure adherence to State, Department, and Section policies and procedures.
• Develop, evaluate, and adapt internal processes as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Management

Job description

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing:

As an Administrative Assistant 3, you will provide administrative support to the Section of Rural and Community Health Systems within the Division of Public Health. You will play a vital role by providing direct support for travel planning, personnel management, accounts payable, financial management, and procurement. The Administrative Assistant 3 ensures conformity to State, Department, and Section policies and procedures while developing, evaluating, and adapting internal processes as needed.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Division of Public Health’s mission is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans and exemplifies these values.

Our division values:

Accountability- We are committed to responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.

Respect- We provide service without discrimination or judgment.

Human potential- We are committed to developing each Alaskan's potential as a healthy individual as well as fostering strong, healthy communities.

Integrity- We are honest and ethical in all we do.

Scientific Excellence- We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.

The benefits of joining our team:

Join our vibrant, diverse, and high-performing team, where each day offers new opportunities to grow your skills and experience.

Enjoy stable scheduling with 12 paid holidays, personal leave with increasing accrual rates over time, excellent insurance coverage, and hybrid telework options.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located at the Frontier building in mid-town Anchorage, providing ample covered parking, building security, vending machines for snacks and drinks, and a variety of nearby restaurants and stores. Embrace a friendly, flexible, and supportive work environment.

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:

• 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.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Manages and