JOB
ATTENTION: Salary Schedules have been updated as of 7/1/2026. The salary for this position has been updated to reflect this change.
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Division of Facilities Services, is looking for an Administrative Officer 1 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
What you will be doing:
This position performs professional level work in multiple administrative functional roles that require critical thinking, analytical abilities, and effective application of a broad body of knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of administrative support. This position works with managers to plan, organize, report, direct, and control resources and activities necessary to accomplish the mission and goals of DOT&PF, Division of Facilities Services.
The incumbent will be responsible for performing in a manner that exercises discretion and independent judgment to accomplish a body of assigned work where performance is measured based on how well that body of work is accomplished; to include quality, quantity, method, manner, timeliness, and cost. This position serves as a supervisor and mentor within the DFS Administrative Team.
Duties include supervision of two administrative positions; reviewing, approving, researching, and troubleshooting an array of financial transactions in IRIS; reviewing, handling, and approving invoices and coding; perform expense tracking, trending, and reporting; manage Fairbanks Hub timesheets, travel, purchase card reconciliations, and all other administrative functions. Prepare a variety of reports ranging from financial to programmatic. Work on strategic initiatives as assigned.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.
The benefits of joining our team:
Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.
The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.
The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is located at 2301 Peger Rd in Fairbanks with ample parking on site, access to mostly everything you need from shopping, restaurants, hiking trails, and more. We are a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere and provide a diverse and flexible work environment where creative problem solving, and open minds are encouraged. This work is primarily performed in an office setting; there is a possibility for a hybrid telework schedule.
Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:
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Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
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Financial Analysis: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to interpret quantitative and qualitative data; includes data modeling, earned value management, and evaluating key financial indicators, trends, and historical data.
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Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
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Quality Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance, quality control, and reliability used to ensure that a project, system, or product fulfills requirements and standards.
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Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
Special Note:-
Valid driver's license is desired
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
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Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
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Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
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Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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Interpersonal Skills:(*) Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
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Financial Management: Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Jessica Miller, Administrative Assistant II
Phone: (907) 269-0819
Email: [email protected]