Job Details

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

With direction from the Paralegal 3, and under the supervision of the Executive Director, this position is the first point of contact for crime victims seeking assistance, as well as service providers and others making inquiries about the program. The position reviews and investigates financial documentation required to support crime victim compensation claims.

This position provides financial management of all revenues and payables, awards and payments to all crime victim compensation clients and their service providers. The position has responsibility over aspects of small procurements, records management, inventory control and other administrative functions.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:

The Department of Public Safety, Violent Crimes Compensation Board (VCCB) can help bring financial relief to innocent victims of violent crimes in Alaska. This position is responsible for effectively coordinating the administrative functions for the VCCB and works with a close-knit team of task driven individuals to help crime victims in Alaska.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:

As the administrative lead and member of the VCCB team you will be included in handling the full range of administrative issues, with opportunity to hone your skills and build your knowledge and competencies in new areas.

This position offers a rewarding job that plays an important role in ensuring to help bring financial relief to innocent victims of violent crimes in Alaska. Along with the full benefit package provided by the State of Alaska, including health insurance and retirement, you will receive the benefit of on-the-job training.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:

This position is located at the Alaska Housing Finance Corp Building, 4300 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage; nestled at the foot of the beautiful Chugach Mountains. The daily work environment consists of a small team of task-driven individuals. The incumbent will work closely with team members to support the mission. Some travel may be required to fulfill job duties.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To truly excel in this position a candidate will have or develop the following strengths or skills:

* Knowledge of state administrative processes including personnel, travel, purchase requisitions, and/or service agreements.

* Have an in-depth understanding of confidentiality as it pertains to victims and have the ability to maintain confidentiality while working.

* Effective Communicator: Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication.

* Strong knowledge of administrative processes and computer skills in numerous Microsoft 365 software platforms including Word, Excel, Teams, and OneNote, as well as other state systems such as IRIS, ALDER, SSOA portal and CTM necessary to support the VCCB operation.

* Strong work ethic that includes a positive attitude, punctuality, and excellent attendance.

The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.

More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:

One year of experience performing journey-level technical duties in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources, accounting, administration, and procurement. This experience includes work such as Administrative Assistant 2, Accounting Technician 2, Human Resource Technician 2, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

OR

Two years of post-secondary education from an accredited college (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours equals 1 year).

OR

Two years of entry-level technical experience in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources, accounting, administration, and procurement. This experience includes work such as Administrative Assistant 1, Accounting Technician 1, Human Resource Technician 1, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

OR

Two years of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or entry-level technical experience in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources, accounting, administration, and procurement. (Three semester or four quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of experience.) The required experience includes work such as Administrative Assistant 1, Accounting Technician 1, Human Resource Technician 1, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Special Note:

Examples of journey-level technical duties include:

* Calculating or auditing timesheets, including a variety of standard premium pays such as overtime, shift differentials, hazard, recall, and standby; reviewing and correcting calculations and coding completed by other staff; coordinating the notification of employees and supervisors of entitlements and obligations.

* Determining which of several accounts, journals, and ledgers are affected by a transaction and certifying entry or adjustment; and reconciling subsidiary account balance with control ledgers--for example, encumbrance, accounts receivable balance, project balance, and authorized balance.

* Purchasing supplies, materials, and equipment through vendors on the open market, contract awards and/or other standard forms of purchasing; preparing and processing documents in the receipt, issuing, and transferring of goods; expediting the flow of goods from vendor to user.

Examples of entry-level technical experience include:

* Assisting in the preparation of reports reflecting the examinations made, discrepancies noted, and the corrective entries required for adjusting accounts. Assisting with the implementation of corrections.

* Verifying the accuracy and completeness of accounting data and documents; determining the general ledger accounts, journals, and subsidiary accounts affected and the debit and credit entries to be made; determining the entries required to bring accounts into balance; preparing encumbrances, expenditures, adjustments, billings, and other transaction documents for the account; and maintaining records of transactions and current status of accounts.

* Preparing standard and ad hoc reports; making periodic projections and analyzing trends; notifying supervisor of need for additional promotional efforts; and recommending additional promotional materials or methods to secure optimum enrollment.

* Receiving supply requests, reviewing and approving for completeness and conformity to guidelines. Preparing and processing various documents such as purchase orders, delivery orders, and bid specifications.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application,will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:

At time of interview applicants must provide:

* Copies of all performance evaluations that have been received for the last two (2) years, if possible.

* If using education to meet minimum qualifications, you must provide copies of academic transcripts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* A civilian background check will be included in this hiring process.

* State of Alaska IRIS training is required within 3 months of employment

* State of Alaska Travel training is required within 3 months of employment

* Valid Alaska driver's license is required for this position

* The Board has access to department fleet vehicles that may not be available for staff use when needed. Mileage reimbursement is available when a personal vehicle is used for work-related matters. Current automotive insurance must be in place prior to use of a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the state.

* Air travel may be required to conduct bureau business required under AS 18.70.020 and AS 18.70.340 and for other position specific training opportunities.

BACKGROUND CHECK

This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-###-#### or (907) ###-#### in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-#### or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-###-#### (toll free) or (907) ###-#### if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to ...@alaska.gov.

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Victoria Shanklin

Executive Director

...@alaska.gov

Jennifer Sexton

Administrative Assistant 1

...@alaska.gov