Job Description

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. The recruitment range for the position is $50,212.50 to $53,703.00.
We are currently filling this position at a 37.5 workweek, however, the successful candidate will be required to work a 40 hour workweek after July 10, 2023.

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.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of relevant work experience.
Valid Alaska drivers license with clean driving record.
Additional Required Information
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.
• 11 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.

Contact Information
The Supply Administrative Assistant position is a full-time benefits eligible position. Interested applicants must submit apply in Workplace Alaska. Cover letter regarding how previous experience meets the job required experience, certified typing test and resume should be submitted by Monday June 19, 2023, to ensure consideration.

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




Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/retirement/index.html for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information