Job Details

Job Description

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Program Management and Administration is looking for a nonpermanent Human Resource Specialist 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Depending on the selected applicant, this position can be filled in Juneau or Anchorage. Salary information is listed below:

Anchorage - $2804.00/Bi-weekly
Juneau - $2944.00/Bi-weekly

What you will be doing

Under the guidance of the Human Resource Consultant 5, this pivotal role offers advanced-level professional HR support to the managers and supervisors of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). You'll be at the forefront, providing expert advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures, tackling personnel management, employee and labor relations, bargaining agreements, classification, and absence management. This is your chance to be a key player in shaping the future of AMHS!

Our organization, mission, and culture

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The benefits of joining our team

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package. Please see here for more information: .

The working environment you can expect

This position may be filled in either Anchorage or Juneau. Our Juneau office is located in Juneau and our Anchorage office is located at 2200 E 42nd Avenue. After training and with supervisor approval, in-state telework options are available.DOT&PF employees work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing transportation needs across Alaska. The roles require adaptability and resourcefulness to maintain and improve infrastructure in a state known for rugged terrain and seasonal changes.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Employee Relations: Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution.
• Conflict Management: Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and prevents counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts constructively.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information effectively to individuals or groups, considering audience and context; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens and responds appropriately.

The competency description(s) below promote a common understanding of essential elements of the job class and provide a broad reference of options for meeting expectations.

Please ensure your application demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Minimum Qualifications

Competency Description

The competency descriptions outline general KSAs used to describe the competency. They are guidelines, not an exhaustive list of tasks. They provide a broad reference for meeting expectations.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Accountability: Accepts responsibility for actions and decisions and demonstrates commitment to ethical, efficient, and cost-effective work.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed decisions; considers impact; acts to accomplish goals; drives change.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds effective relationships; respectful and culturally aware; can handle difficult situations.
• Influence: Persuades others and mobilizes action to meet organizational goals.
• Personnel and Human Resources: Knowledge of hiring, classification, benefits, labor relations, negotiation, and employment regulations.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems, evaluates information, and makes reasoned recommendations.

Equivalent to those typically gained by: training in human resource management, business administration, or organizational leadership and professional HR experience. Definitions of terms are included in the competency guidance.

Additional Required Information

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

• Three professional references (one from a former or current supervisor) including name, title, and current phone number.
• Two most recent performance evaluations or two professional letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY. Please check residency definition to determine eligibility.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

You must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure competence: Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. Rate your proficiency for each listed competency.

EDUCATION
To verify education used to meet minimum qualifications, fill in the Education section of the application. If no degree, indicate units completed. Transcripts are required and may be unofficial initially.

FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education from foreign institutions may be used if credentials are evaluated as equivalent by a recognized organization or a U.S. university. Provide evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented, provide employer details and dates. Applications will be reviewed for qualification accuracy.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the ADA; accommodation requests: call 1-800-###-#### or (907) ###-####, TTY: 711 or 1-800-###-####. Correspondence: Division of Personnel & Labor Relations, P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201.

Contact Information

Shanna Burns, Human Resource Consultant 4, Program Management and Administration

Phone: (907) ###-####

Email: ...@alaska.gov

Phone (Statewide toll-free): 1-800-###-####; (Juneau/Out-of-State): (907) ###-####