Office Specialist

City of Unalaska; Dutch Harbor (AK); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel allowance

Public Employees Retirement System (PE

Job summary

The City of Unalaska is seeking an Office Specialist for the Department of Ports and Harbors in Dutch Harbor, AK. This role supports scheduling, billing, and administrative operations for harbor facilities and the airport terminal, serving as a primary contact for vessel coordination and handling payments and records.

Candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a proven ability to work independently,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of related administrative/financial support experience.
• Experience with billing, deposits, and purchase orders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduling, billing, and administrative operations for harbor facilities and airport terminal.
• Serve as primary contact for vessel coordination and processing of payments and billing.
• Maintain accurate records and provide general clerical and customer service support.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Vessel scheduling

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

OPEN DATE: August 21, 2026
CLOSE DATE: September 4, 2026
POSITION: Office Specialist
SALARY: $32.77 - $37.99/hour [Union Position Hiring range - Step 1-6]
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the Office Specialist position in the Department of Ports and Harbors. Located in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska, is a coastal community in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,250 full-time residents and seasonal influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all employee tasks in this classification. The duties shown are designed to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision of the Port Director, this position supports the scheduling, billing, and administrative operations of the City’s harbor facilities and airport terminal. This position serves as a primary point of contact for vessel coordination, processes payments and billing for port services, maintains accurate records, and provides general clerical and customer service support to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with vessel operators, tenants, agencies, and the public.

Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Experience processing billing, payments, deposits, purchase orders, and maintaining accurate financial and administrative records.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and Outlook) and the ability to maintain databases, spreadsheets, and electronic records.

Ability to coordinate vessel scheduling, maintain harbor records, and interpret tariffs, policies, and procedures; maritime or port operations knowledge preferred.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing operational priorities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Two (2) years of related experience, preferably in administrative and financial support.

Other combinations of education and experience that could provide knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated individually.

LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must have or have the ability to obtain a Driver’s License within 90 days of hire.

Successfully pass a background test, which includes criminal background, professional, and reference checks.

Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Must be eligible to work in the US; if hired, must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9) as required by Federal law.

Ability to possess a TWIC card would be preferable.

BENEFITS:

100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums (employee & dependents)

100% employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance (employee & dependents)

100% employer-paid LifeMed insurance (employee & dependents)

Free Parks, Culture, and Recreation Membership (employee only)

Relocation assistance (taxable) up to $7,000, plus airfare for the employee and dependents, if applicable

Travel allowance of $2,500 every year on the date of hire after 1st year of employment

Longevity bonus beginning on the third (3rd) year anniversary, refer to CBA

Personal Leave starting at 16 hours a month

9 Paid Holidays and 4 Floating Holidays per year

Eligible for State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement

Eligible for 457 Plans with MissionSquare and other Voluntary Benefits

Up to 100% tuition reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title 3)

CITY OF UNALASKA
Department of Administration
43 Raven Way, P.O. Box 610
Unalaska, AK 99685

Questions? Please call us at [phone]

Contact Number:907-581-1252
Fax:[phone]

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:0 p.m.
(Except Municipal Holidays)

City of Unalaska 43 Raven Way P.O. Box 610 Unalaska, Alaska 99685 [phone]