Office Assistant 2 (PCN 061167)

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska’s Department of Health is seeking an Office Assistant 2 for the Public Health Laboratory. You will be the welcoming front desk presence, handling inquiries from the public, vendors, and partners while supporting data entry and essential administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to Alaska’s public health mission within an Office Assistant 2 role open to Alaskan residents.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage front desk operations and interact professionally with the public and partners.
• Willingness to support a range of administrative tasks in a health department setting.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for the public, vendors, and partners at the front desk.
• Record data and ensure accuracy in laboratory-related information.
• Support daily administrative operations to keep the lab and office running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Administrative support

Job description

THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS JOB POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED

Welcome to the Department of Health!

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

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

What you will be doing:

Join our fun and mission-driven team in the Public Health Laboratory as an Office Assistant 2. In this role, you will:

• Serve as the first point of contact for the public, vendors, and partners—providing a welcoming and professional front desk experience
• Perform data entry related to laboratory testing, ensuring information is recorded accurately and efficiently
• Support a variety of administrative tasks to help keep daily operations running smoothly

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and excited to make an impact through public health – we’d love to have you on our team!

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health and well‑being of all Alaskans.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Accountability – We use human, financial, and environmental resources responsibly.
• Respect – We provide services to all Alaskans without discrimination or judgment.
• Potential – We believe in helping every Alaskan