Job Details

Job Details

Job title: Human Resource Consultant 4 (Human Resource Business Partner PCN 021008) in Anchorage or Juneau, AK

Employer: State of Alaska

Salary: $3,200.80 - $3,360.80 Biweekly

Location: Anchorage or Juneau, AK

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 51334

Department: Education & Early Development

Opening Date: 09/09/2025

Closing Date: 9/23/2025 at 5:00 PM Alaska

Division: Executive Administration

Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit: Confidential Unit

Job Description

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Department of Education & Early Development is looking for a Human Resource Consultant 4. The pay will be determined based on the selected location of the applicant.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) is seeking an HR professional to fill our Human Resources Business Partner role. This position is the sole HR employee providing services to the department and will be engaged in a wide variety of work including: strategic workforce planning, employee engagement, talent acquisition, performance development, and change management. The incumbent also serves as a liaison to centers of expertise in the Department of Administration, collaborating on issues such as ADA, EEO, discipline, and labor relations issues in support of the department and its employees. The incumbent is a member of the Executive Management team and works closely with department leadership to ensure the department's HR strategy supports the strategic goals and performance indicators of the agency's work.

Mission and Values/Culture:

DEED is committed to providing information, resources, and leadership to schools, districts, parents, and the public in order to support an excellent education for every student every day. Staff at DEED are engaged in meaningful professional work in support of Alaska's most valuable resource – its children.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The Executive Management team is a small team with a big impact. We value life-long learning, an attitude of service, strong collaborative relationships, communication, and teamwork. We provide opportunities for cross training and variety in the workplace. This position supports the employees of DEED, enabling DEED to support students across Alaska. As a State of Alaska employee, you will have access to generous medical, dental, and vision benefits, personal leave accrual that increases with service, 12 paid holidays annually, retirement benefits, and the possibility of hybrid teleworking.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The position can be located in downtown Juneau in the State Office Building or in Anchorage in the Atwood Building. Both offices offer a quiet workspaces with covered parking and are within walking distance of multiple restaurants, coffee shops, and shops.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Human Capital Management: Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; supports supervisors as they take action to address performance problems. Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.
• Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities; implements plans consistent with the long term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions: This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training in human resource management, business administration, or organizational leadership and progressively responsible professional experience in human resources. “Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

Additional Required Information

Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.

At the time of the interview, please provide the following: If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to submit a cover letter. The hiring manager will provide details regarding the specifics of the cover letter to applicants who are invited for an interview.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence: Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education: Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet the minimum qualifications. Foreign education guidance included.

Work Experience: When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide details. A resume will not be used alone to determine minimum qualifications.

Contact Information

For specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager: Dawn Hannasch, Administrative Services Director, (907) ###-####, ...@alaska.gov

EEO and Benefits

EEO statement: The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, leave, holidays, retirement, and more (varies by bargaining unit).

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