Administrative Officer 1 (12-1637) - State of Alaska
Alaska, AK
About the Job
This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
This recruitment has been extended.
If you previously applied, there is no reason to apply again.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
This position provides lead administrative services necessary to implement effective and efficient administrative operations for the Alaska State Troopers. Specific responsibilities include budget research and analysis, budget preparation using budget and accounting system interaction, developing analyses of revenue and expenditure patterns, preparation of fiscal projections, Overseeing the daily operations for lead administrative staff within the Alaska State Troopers. This position will work closely with the Director and Deputy Directors of the Alaska State Troopers
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions within AST and The Alaska Wildlife Trooper (AWT) support or carry out this mission.
This position is integral to DPS’ success as they will support the mission directly involved with the Director’s Office and AST Headquarters.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
This position is part of a small, close-knit team. We value service, strong collaborative relationships, communication, and teamwork. You will be working with a team of professionals, both civilian and commissioned. The work we do is fast-paced, challenging, and fulfilling as we work towards the common goal to promote public safety and support law enforcement efforts to protect and enforce the laws of the state. Along with the full benefit package provided by the State of Alaska, including health insurance and retirement, you will receive the benefit of on-the-job training and a career ladder for advancement within the division.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
This position is located at the Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Anchorage at 5700 E Tudor Road; nestled at the foot of the beautiful Chugach Mountains. The daily work environment consists of a small team of task-driven individuals. The incumbent will work closely with team members to support the mission. Some travel may be required to fulfill job duties
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR / DESIRED QUALITIES:
- Working knowledge of administrative processes necessary to support the operations of a business, such as financial monitoring, accounts payable/receivable, personnel, and purchasing and inventory.
- Some knowledge of the requirements and limitations of computer systems and software used for business administration activities such as tracking expenditures and revenues, procurement and inventory management, and employee payroll and position management.
- Skill in organizing workloads, setting priorities, coordinating concurrent timelines/schedules, and interpreting and applying a variety of rules and instructions.
- Ability to work effectively with senior management, adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple projects with overlapping or conflicting schedules, and determine the need for revision to policies or procedures and draft appropriate changes.
- Ability to work effectively in high stress situations, analyze complex issues accurately, take prompt, appropriate action, and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/
Source : State of Alaska