Administrative Officer I — Budget & Operations Lead

State of Alaska; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska is seeking an Administrative Officer 1 in Palmer to oversee all administrative functions for the Division of Agriculture, including budgets, accounting, HR, procurement, travel, and finances. The role supervises two Administrative Assistants and provides technical direction across payroll, expenditures, grant payments, budget forecasting, and travel for two components.

The Office is part of the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Agriculture, emphasizing accurate

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
• Analytical thinking uses logical, systematic approaches to problems.
• Prepares and administers budgets; monitors expenditures for cost-effective support.
• Communicates ideas clearly, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative functions within the Division of Agriculture.
• Supervise two Administrative Assistants and provide technical direction on payroll, expenditures, grant payments, and budget forecasting.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and ensure compliant financial management across two components.

Skills

Administration & Management

Analytical thinking

Financial management

Oral & written communication

Job description

State of Alaska is seeking an Administrative Officer 1 in Palmer to oversee all administrative functions for the Division of Agriculture, including budgets, accounting, HR, procurement, travel, and finances. The role supervises two Administrative Assistants and provides technical direction across payroll, expenditures, grant payments, budget forecasting, and travel for two components.

The Office is part of the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Agriculture, emphasizing accurate