Administrative Assistant 2 - Anchorage (PCN 064111) - 5392675-0

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

Come join the State of Alaska!

The Department of Family and Community Services,

Division of Departmental Support Services is

recruiting for full-time Administrative Assistant 2

in Anchorage, Alaska.

This position is open to Alaska Residents Only.

What You Will Be Doing: This position provides technical support to the Assistant Commissioner's Office such as financial, human resource, office, and property management, as well as basic procurement, travel arrangement, calendar scheduling, and office supply inventory.

The incumbent will be expected to perform independently, prioritize work assignments, and demonstrate initiative for identifying needed improvements in the operation of the administrative functions while coordinating with other offices, divisions, and teams.

This position independently analyzes, evaluates, and makes decisions and recommendations related to general administrative procedures and in accordance of the Alaska Administrative Code (AAC); Performs technical duties in multiple administrative functional areas and provides/interprets information that is controlled by policy, procedure, regulation and other guidelines.

Mission and Values/Culture:

Bring your skills and enthusiasm to the team focused on bringing about major changes in financial operations at the Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS).

Our goals: To promote and protect the health and well-being of vulnerable Alaskans through improving departmental processes, training, mentoring staff and creating a vibrant workplace.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The position will have the opportunity to work closely with division leadership, gaining an expansive overview of the department’s ten divisions and the administrative functions of the department as a whole.

The incumbent will be able to gain administrative skills and knowledge that will be invaluable in any administrative career.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This is an in-office position located in Anchorage. The office is in the Frontier Building, located in midtown Anchorage. This office has been recently renovated and offers a vibrant setting.

For information on the Anchorage community (including schools, hospitals, housing) please review the Alaska Community Profiles.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• 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.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

To view the general description and example of duties for this position please visit following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889522?keywords=administrative%20assistant&page=3&pagetype=classSpecifications

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

Six months of entry-level technical experience in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources, accounting, administration, and procurement. This experience includes work such as Administrative Assistant 1, Accounting Technician 1, Human Resource Technician 1, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

OR

One year of advanced-level clerical experience. This experience includes work such as Office Assistant 2, Accounting Clerk, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

OR

One year of post-secondary education from an accredited college (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours equals 1 year)

OR

One year of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience. (Three semester or four quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of experience…