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Project Assistant (Exempt-PCN 16T022)

This individual position is exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position is currently located in Anchorage. 
The position may be in Anchorage, Juneau, or Wasilla, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate.


We invite you to watch our "Welcome to DPA" video here:


What you will be doing:
You, as the Project Assistant, will provide essential support to the Eligibility Modernization Office (EMO) project team by helping to keep projects, documentation, and administrative activities organized and on track. This role supports project tracking, reporting, and document management; coordinates reviews and approvals with internal staff and external vendors; and helps ensure project tasks, deliverables, and milestones stay on schedule. The Project Assistant also provides administrative and contract support, including assistance with invoicing, procurement and contract activities, meeting coordination, and general office operations. In addition, this position manages access to project tools and systems for contractors, supports communication and reporting, and collaborates with project managers and team members to ensure the overall success of EMO initiatives.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
The Division of Public Assistance is committed to promoting self-sufficiency and providing basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. At the Division of Public Assistance, we work for the common good of, and earn the respect of, the clients, families, and communities we serve. We honor cultural, geographic, and economic diversity and seek community involvement in our decisions and service delivery.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The Division of Public Assistance is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by providing staff training and encouraging career advancement within the agency. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and build knowledge and competencies to support your future career goals. We believe in career growth opportunities and advancement within our division.


We provide a competitive benefit package, flexible work schedules, and job stability.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
You’ll work with a tech-forward team that’s geographically distributed, collaborating virtually with colleagues and contractors across Alaska and the U.S.

Who We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:  

  • Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
  • 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.
  • Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. 

Special Notice:
  • Travel is limited and only occurs on an as-needed basis for business reasons, primarily to Anchorage or Juneau, depending on the position’s duty station.
  • Desired: Advanced-level skills in Excel and Word (applicants selected for an interview may be expected to demonstrate their skills in using Excel, as well as demonstrate their writing.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Project Assistant.  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Requirements

This is an exempt position – see specific job posting for additional information.

Qualifications

At the time of the interview, please provide the following: 
  1. Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone, one (1) of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application. 
  2. Current performance evaluation, if available.

Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.



SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. 

The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. 


EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application  If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed  Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application  (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts)  Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
 
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration. 
 
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time  Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met  Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application  If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.

If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level  Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position  This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered  If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
 
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
 
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS:
The location of this position is currently in Anchorage. The position may be located in Anchorage, Juneau, or Wasilla, depending on the most qualified candidate's location. Please select the location you are willing to be considered for. There is one position to be filled.

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.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or another database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

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 that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domain. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page 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 accommodations, auxiliary aids, 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.

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 in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov

For assistance with applying for a password, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
For specific information about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:

Caleb Budd/Administrative Officer 1
Date Posted
02/06/2026
Job Reference
52833
Organization
Health, Public Assistance
Location
Multiple Locations, AK
Category
Project/Program Management
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