JOB
The Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing, is recruiting for a Regulations Specialist 2 located in Juneau!
What you will be doing:
This position utilizes a high degree of written and oral communication skills to work independently and collaboratively with professional licensing program managers, the Department of Law, and the Office of the Governor regarding Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED), Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) regulations.
This position reviews, researches, interprets, analyzes board and department recommended regulation changes across all CBPL programs, is responsible for posting public notices, and facilitating the adoption of appropriate regulations and directives to remain in compliance with state and federal standards. This position also acts as a subject matter expert on the division's regulations, regularly works with the publications team to update various webpages with regulatory information, and presents board recommended regulation change updates during board meetings.
The regulations section at the division is a two-person team that works independently on separate regulations projects.
Our organization, mission and culture:
The mission of the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing is to inspire public confidence through balanced regulation of competent professional and business services. Our dynamic organization administers 44 licensing programs and assists 21 regulatory, professional licensing boards in fulfilling our mission.
We prize teamwork, flexibility, and positivity. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl
The benefits of joining our team:
We foster personal growth, independent work, and professional judgement. Our office offers a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere with a strong emphasis on providing excellent customer service. Positions with the State of Alaska offer paid leave accrual, a comprehensive retirement plan, and competitive health, vision, and dental benefits.
The working environment you can expect:
The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing is located in downtown Juneau on the 9th floor of the State Office Building located at 333 Willoughby Ave. Juneau, AK 99801.
The daily work environment is fast paced and offers many opportunities for professional growth. During the probationary period, working in office is required. Teleworking options are available to suited candidates of successfully complete the probationary period.
Who we are looking for:
Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
Reading: Understand and interpret written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
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Writing: Recognize or use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
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Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
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Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
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Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
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Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
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Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in business administration, public administration, and/or knowledge of paralegal, legal, or administrative procedures.
Special Note:
“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Sylvan RobbDivision Director[email protected]