Supply Administrative Assistant

Full Job Description

The nonpartisan Legislative Affairs Agency provides objective, Accurate, and timely services and products to the Alaska Legislature and Alaskans to support and inform policy making, facilitate public access to the legislative process, and preserve the legislative institution.

Working in seamless partnership across sections, staff approach their tasks with professionalism, grace, and courtesy in supporting the challenging and vital work of the legislative branch.


The Legislative Affairs Agency (LAA) is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as the Supply Administrative Assistant for the Alaska Legislature. This position is ideal for an enthusiastic personality who enjoys improving processes, creative problem-solving, and sees opportunities where others might see obstructions.

The Supply Administrative Assistant performs a variety of advanced support tasks for the procurement, supply and mail room sections of the Legislative Affairs Agency under minimal supervision. The Supply Administrative Assistant is responsible for answering phones, greeting and assisting visitors, preparing reports and correspondence, providing information on personnel and administrative matters, ordering supplies, relaying work assignments to staff and maintaining filing systems. The Supply Administrative Assistant also prepares and assists with small legislative procurements and creates and maintains delivery orders in a database.

During the legislative session, Agency staff may experience long work hours and critical deadlines requiring the ability to stay composed under pressure.

This position will be filled at a range 14/15 DOE. The salary will be based on the successful applicant's qualifications.

This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(3). Positions in the Legislative Affairs Agency are required to be politically neutral.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of relevant work experience.
Valid Alaska drivers license with clean driving record.

Qualifications

The Supply Administrative Assistant position is a full-time benefits eligible position. Interested applicants must apply on Workplace Alaska. A cover letter regarding how previous experience meets the job required experience, certified typing test and resume should be submitted at time of application submission, to ensure consideration.

Why work for the Legislative Affairs Agency?
Working here is a chance to be a part of Alaska history. LAA employees provide essential nonpartisan support to the Legislature where vital policy and laws are created. The Agency is made up of eleven sections led by a management team with 200 years of combined legislative experience and institutional knowledge who, along with our staff, share an unwavering commitment to serving Alaskans. We work in a dynamic environment and teamwork is not just a buzzword, but fundamental to everything we do.

We value:

Accountability. We are committed to responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.

Respect. We provide services without discrimination or judgment.

Integrity. We are honest and ethical in our work.

The Alaska Legislature values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge and backgrounds can bring to our work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace.

Comprehensive Benefit Package
The Alaska Legislature offers health benefits including a range of coverage choices for medical, dental, and vision; a health flexible spending account; as well as other health services such as Teladoc, Hinge Health, and Surgery Plus. In addition, there are a variety of supplemental elections: life insurance, additional accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, and both short- and long-term disability.

Health and Wellness
Employees have access to a 24/7 Wellness Center, which is a small fee-based workout facility ($50 annually) with two treadmills, two ellipticals, one recumbent bike, strength training equipment, free weights, two showers, one steam room, lockers, and towel service.

For mental health wellness, the State of Alaska offers free, confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Financial Well-Being
The State offers savings and investment plans, paid leave, insurance options, and more to help employees meet their financial goals.

This includes:

• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), with either a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution based on original State of Alaska hire date.
• Deferred Compensation plan with options for before or after payroll taxes.
• Supplemental Benefits System Annuity (SBS) in lieu of Social Security.
• Workers Compensation Insurance.
• Voluntary Savings Plan

Professional Development
Professional development that empowers employees to do the work they love and reach their career goals is encouraged and expected.

Work/Life Balance
Work/life balance is supported through:

• The potential for flexible work schedules during interim when the legislature is not in session.
• Agency staff may accrue as compensatory time up to 150 hours of hours worked over the standard work week. There is no cash value to compensatory time.
• An average of 21 days per year of accrued leave. The State offers paid leave starting at 6:04 h:mm a pay period or 21 days a year. If you have previous time working for either the Executive or Judicial branch in a leave eligible position, the time will be calculated into your accrual rate.
• 12 paid State holidays.
• The Legislative Affairs Agency is a family-friendly employer.
• The Alaska State Legislature has an onsite daycare with priority given to legislative employees' children.

Additional Information

Questions regarding this recruitment please contact 907-465-3854 or personnelgroup@akleg.gov.