Administrative Assistant 3

at  State of Alaska

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

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.

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.

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.

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