Administrative Specialist - HR, Payroll & Procurement

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety in Anchorage, seeks an Administrative Assistant III to provide essential support for the Division of Statewide Services, including HR, payroll, travel, inventory, and procurement. Reports to the Administrative Assistant-3 and works with a diverse team of professionals in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining service excellence for Alaska

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative functions supporting business operations including HR, payroll, purchasing and inventory control, and financial monitoring.
• Proficient with computers, databases, and automated systems to complete tasks efficiently.
• Ability to communicate policies and procedures clearly to the public in writing and verbally.
• Strong time management to meet deadlines and handle unexpected tasks while maintaining quality.
• Attention to detail and thorough work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support for day-to-day DPS Division operations.
• Assist with human resources, payroll, travel, inventory management, and procurement.
• Support accounts payable/receivable and monitor financial activities.
• Communicate policies and procedures to the public effectively and professionally.
• Maintain records and prepare standard and ad hoc reports as required.

Skills

Administrative functions

HR & payroll

Procurement & inventory

Accounts payable/receivable

Financial monitoring

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Tools

Accounting software

Databases

Office software

Job description

State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety in Anchorage, seeks an Administrative Assistant III to provide essential support for the Division of Statewide Services, including HR, payroll, travel, inventory, and procurement. Reports to the Administrative Assistant-3 and works with a diverse team of professionals in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining service excellence for Alaska