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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in rural Alaskan communities? Do you enjoy traveling to the different regions? 
Join our dynamic team and become a catalyst for change. Our candidate will have the unique opportunity to establish and nurture invaluable relationships with communities across the state by providing advice and assistance in all areas of local governance including but not limited to: elections, personnel management, financial management, managing water and other necessary utilities, ordinances, Alaska Statute Title 29, emergency and disaster response, and much more.

Our organization, mission and culture:

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development assists the Governor’s vision for Alaska with a focus on outcomes, an efficient use of Alaska’s abundant resources, and putting individual Alaskans before bureaucracy.

The Division of Community and Regional Affairs promotes the department's vision by providing information, technical and financial assistance, training and other capacity building resources for communities.

The benefits of joining our team:
As part of our team, you'll work alongside driven individuals who take initiative and excel in interpersonal skills. There are periodic opportunities for advancement within the division. After the completion of a probationary period, and sometimes sooner, we offer the opportunity for teleworking and flexible work weeks. By joining us, you will experience the benefits of a supportive team, career growth, and a flexible work environment.

The working environment you can expect: This position is located in our Bethel location.

Who we are looking for:

The successful candidate will need the following knowledge, skills, abilities and experience (KSAEs):

  • Knowledge of current issues and concerns of rural communities and traveled to or lived in rural Alaska.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance, both on-site and distance, to entities in rural Alaska communities.
  • Two (2) or more experiences conducting training or teaching adults in a rural setting either in person or through online platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom, etc.
  • Experience communicating policies, rules, regulations and statutes to the public, co-workers, and government officials in oral or written form.
  • Demonstrated experience with computerized accounting systems with emphasis on governmental accounting using programs such as Quicken, QuickBooks and technical skills in reading budgets and certified financial statements.

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