Job Details

Overview

Job Description: The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG) is recruiting for an Airport Leasing Specialist Flex 1/2/3 position. This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit and is flexibly staffed based on experience and/or training plan. Airport Leasing Specialist 1: Range 14 - $1,999.50 Biweekly; Airport Leasing Specialist 2: Range 16 - $2,296.50 Biweekly; Airport Leasing Specialist 3: Range 18 - $2,646.00 Biweekly. This position is open to Alaska Residents ONLY. Please review the Definition FAQ to determine qualification.

What You Will Be Doing

The AKARNG is seeking a dynamic team member to support operational needs under the supervision of the Planner 3 Supervisor. This is a flexible, entry?level opportunity starting at Range 14 (Airport Leasing Specialist 1) where the successful candidate will assist with lease agreements, short?term rentals, leasing contracts, amendments, facility use and land use agreements, permits, and right?of?way agreements. Depending on experience, there is potential to start at a higher level (Range 16), which involves journey?level professional work in the development, negotiation, and administration of leases and related legal agreements. Responsibilities include drafting leasing contracts, amendments, use agreements, permits, and right?of?way documents; stipulating contract terms; calculating square footage; and determining rental fees. The highest classification for this flex position is Range 18, a professional?level role requiring the ability to independently develop, negotiate, and manage complex leases, contracts, and agreements; research land status; prepare Real Estate Actions Plans (REAP); collaborate with military staff and commanders; and support the Installation Status Reporting (ISR) function by providing updates on the status of federal and state facilities.

Mission, Values, and Culture

Our Mission: Provide Modern, functional infrastructure that enables the AKARNG readiness in support of its Federal and State Missions.

Our Vision: Community-based facilities that support AKARNG mission accomplishment and that are accessible public resources for Alaskan citizens and communities.

Our Culture: One team of federal and state employees working with a unified purpose of accomplishing our mission. A team?based approach guided by respect, dignity, and equitable treatment where employees feel valued and engaged.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

The AKARNG fosters an environment of open communication and idea exchange, promoting transparency, coordination, and the development of a dynamic, collaborative team. AKARNG offers opportunities for career advancement through formal training provided by the National Guard Bureau. Personnel may travel to remote locations via military aircraft to support operational missions and community engagement. Benefits include paid leave accrual, diverse retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

AKARNG is located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER), surrounded by natural beauty. You can enjoy a three?mile paved walking/jogging trail and have access to an on?site caf and no?cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with uniformed military members and state employees to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work?life balance.

Who We Are Looking For

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers to assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, or satisfy expectations; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Real Estate: Knowledge of real estate principles, practices, markets, and values.

Competency Descriptions: The competency descriptions are designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class and to provide a broad reference of options for meeting job expectations.

To view the general description and duties for the position, see the Alaska class specs link in the posting.

Minimum Qualifications

Airport Leasing Specialist 1:

• Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned to specific situations.
• Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and draws accurate conclusions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and politeness; maintains effective relationships with others; sensitive to cultural diversity and individual differences.
• Writing: Uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information clearly and concisely for the intended audience.
• Equivalent to those typically gained by: Progressively responsible professional experience in developing, negotiating, and administering leases and/or related legal agreements for airport property, commercial or industrial property.

Minimum Qualifications: Airport Leasing Specialist 2:

• Reading: Understands and interprets written material with similar scope as above.
• Reasoning: Analyzes information and draws accurate conclusions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Maintains effective relationships across diverse groups.
• Writing: Produces clear and appropriate written material for intended audiences.
• Equivalent to those typically gained by: Progressively responsible experience and/or training interpreting, applying, and approving actions under contracts, leases, real estate transactions, loan documents, or other legal documents.

Minimum Qualifications: Airport Leasing Specialist 3:

• Reading: Interprets technical and regulatory material; applies knowledge to situations.
• Reasoning: Identifies relationships and analyzes information to draw conclusions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds effective relationships; sensitive to diversity.
• Writing: Produces clear, audience-appropriate written material.
• Organizational Awareness: Understands the organization, mission, and how its systems operate.
• Equivalent to those typically gained by: Progressively responsible professional experience in developing, negotiating, and administering leases and/or related legal agreements for airport property, commercial or industrial property.

Additional Required Information

Please read carefully. Your application should demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. Required documents due at the time of interview may include performance evaluations or professional letters of recommendation, professional references, official transcripts if used to meet minimum qualifications, and a valid Real ID driver license. Attachments to the application may be considered in determining qualification.

Other Notes

Multiple vacancies may exist. This recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to 90 days. Applications must be submitted through Workplace Alaska. EEO: The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. For information about applying, see the Workplace Alaska how-to pages. For inquiries, contact the Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance.

Contact Information

For position-specific information, contact the hiring manager: Director James Palembas at ...@alaska.gov or (907) ###-####.