What you will be doing:
The Office Assistant 1 independently provides a broad range of clerical support in the Records \& Filing section. The incumbent will assist and take charge of processing both paper and electronic records, check handling, and receiving confidential material while adhering to strict confidential material handling procedures. They will also have extensive contact with the general public, attorneys, utility company representatives, and Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) staff. Our organization, mission and culture:
The Commission is charged with ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable utility and pipeline services are provided to Alaskans at just and reasonable rates. The availability of utility services, and the rates, rules, terms and conditions of those services are governed by statute and regulation and enforced by the Commission. Five full\-time commissioners are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Alaska State Legislature, overseeing a team of analysts, administrative law judges, consumer protection officers and support staff.
The Commission regulates a broad range of utility services including electric, natural gas, natural gas storage, steam heat, pipeline, refuse, sewer, telecommunications, and water services, overseeing regulated entities through certification, regulation of rates and services, tariff review, dispute resolution, and consumer protection services. The Commission also calculates amounts for the power cost equalization (PCE) program and serves as an information resource for the executive and legislative branches of government.
The benefits of joining our team:
Our office is a professional, yet family\-friendly, relaxed work atmosphere that deals with interesting and unique subject matters that are essential to Alaska’s infrastructure. There are opportunities to work on unique issues with large, wide\-spread impacts on all Alaskans as well as to individually assist small, local utilities and populations.
Where you will be working:
Our office is at 701 West 8th Avenue, suite 300, located in the ConocoPhillips Building in downtown Anchorage. RCA is an administrative agency with over 50 employees. We are within easy walking distance to buses, downtown Anchorage businesses and restaurants. Parking is paid for by the agency.
To be successful in this position a candidate will need the following core competencies:* Technical Skills – Experience using computers and applying software applications to your work (Word, Outlook, Excel and Adobe).
* Communication Skills – Able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
* Interpersonal Skills – Working cooperatively with others as a team and adapting well to changing priorities and timelines.
* Clerical Skills – Experience with typing, data entry, taking phone calls, and sorting mail.
* Self\-Management Skills – Self\-Starter. Takes initiative to get work done. Sets well defined and realistic goals. Able to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
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- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
High school diploma or G.E.D.;
OR
Acceptance in full standing by an accredited college (this includes acceptance in a concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment program);
OR
A Career Readiness Certificate with ACT WorkKeys® scores of skill level 3 or higher in: Graphic Literacy (formerly Locating Information), Applied Math, and Workplace Documents (formerly Reading for Information).
Special Note:
ACT WorkKeys® skill testing and career readiness certification is available at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Alaska Job Centers.
"Acceptance in full standing" means acceptance to a post\-secondary program by a college or university and does not require enrollment or participation in the program. This includes acceptance in a program offering college credits while in high school, or both high school and college credits, but does not include taking advanced placement courses in high school.
Some positions in this class require the incumbent operate a State vehicle. Such positions require the selected candidate possess a valid driver's license and be 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of employment.
Additional Required Information
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1\) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90\) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800\-587\-0430 (toll free) or (907\) 465\- 4095\.If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1\-800\-587\-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1\-800\-770\-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel \& Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811\-0201\. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS \& ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1\-800\-587\-0430 (toll free) or (907\) 465\-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Name: Sasha Nutter, Records and Licensing Supervisor
Phone: (907\) 263\-2126
Email: sasha.nutter@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
+ The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
+ The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates \& Pilots
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
- Group\-based insurance premiums for
- Employee\-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12\) paid holidays a year
Optional Insurance Benefits
+ Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
+ Long\-term and short\-term disability
+ Accidental Death and Dismemberment
+ Long\-term care (self and eligible family members)
+ Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Retirement Benefits
* *Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options*
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave \& Other Benefits