Administrative Assistant 1 (PCN 111007)

About the role

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 1 located in Douglas, Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Supports staff in Juneau and Anchorage with day-to-day administrative duties within the headquarters unit.
• Provides administrative support in personnel, payroll, recruitment, procurement, accounting, and budget for the Genetics Lab and Mark, Tag, and Age Lab employees.
• Adapts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

Requirements

• Six months of advanced clerical experience, including work such as Office Assistant 2, Accounting Clerk, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
• Six months of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience.

Qualifications

• Comprehend, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures, administrative and accounting requirements, rules, and instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Remain organized with projects, email management, and trackers; thorough when performing work and display of a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work.

Skills

• Use computer software programs to process accounting documentation, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, and tracking of budgetary and financial information.
• Able to learn state and department proprietary computer systems.

Benefits

• Great learning opportunities, varied and interesting work, and a fun and innovative team.

Pay

The wage for this position increased by 3% effective July 1, 2026. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

Schedule

The position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

Who We Are Looking For

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

To view the general description and example of duties for an Administrative Assistant 1 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note

Examples of advanced clerical experience include: Reviewing complex or questionable applications or documents and searching files and regulations to determine accuracy of information to clarify applicant status; using judgment in applying criteria, rules, regulations, and policies; providing information to organizational unit staff on administrative processes and procedures; tracking expenditures; and completing necessary administrative paperwork according to regulations. Composing letters and memoranda; completing and reviewing forms for completeness and accuracy using readily available information from multiple sources and established guidelines and procedures. Examples of such tasks include time sheets, appointment paperwork, or required drug testing notifications for employees in positions requiring possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Additional Required Information

• Transcripts, if used to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are accepted).
• Copies of the last two evaluations or two letters of recommendation from a current or past employer.
• Three professional references with current contact information (phone number or email address).