Project Assistant - Design and Construction

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of progressively responsible office experience as an administrative assistant with knowledge of admin practices and procedures.
Experience in a design and construction or related industry including familiarity with contracts, change orders, amendments, RFI’s, RFP’s RFQ’s and/or project manual specifications is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to operate personal computer.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required; Access, and Adobe Acrobat experience preferred; Type at a proficient level.
Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems.
Demonstrated experience with recording meetings and transcribing notes/minutes.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
Demonstrated capability to function with minimal direction; perform work in an organized and professional manner.
Ability to process information with a high level of accuracy and solve complex problems effectively and efficiently, while maintaining confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to work and communicate effectively and harmoniously with contractors, professional consultants, Borough staff, and general public.
Familiarity with architectural or engineering drawings and construction terminology is preferred.
Demonstrated working knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, fund accounting, or budgetary accounting.
Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program.

If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)

Additional Information

Job Contacts
Frequent interdepartmental business contact and frequent contacts involving outside organizations/agencies.
Job Responsibility
Does not supervise; will typically experience many minor problems daily and an occasional major problem with little immediate supervision; must use own initiative in handling most problems; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require significant effort to recover.

Work Environment
General office where conditions are pleasant;
Occasional visits to jobsites with exposure to common construction site hazards;
while performing field work experiences somewhat disagreeable conditions with minor health hazards and minor accident probability;
requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (1-25 lbs.).

Application Procedure

Apply Online
Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting.
Online applications can be located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/FNSB.
For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206.

The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at (907) 459-1202 or the EEO office.
The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The FNSB offers its employees generous benefits that include competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional Flex-Spending Account, and retirement benefits via PERS, the state of Alaska's retirement system.

You will also enjoy 14 paid holidays and a minimum of 24 personal leave days per year for full time employees.