Job Description This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing: Special Assistant 2 (Legislative Liaison) to the Commissioner of the Department of Administration acts as a key point of contact between the department and state legislators, ensuring smooth communication on policy matters. This role involves tracking legislative activities, analyzing bills, and advising the Commissioner on legislative priorities and impacts. Additionally, the position coordinates with stakeholders to support the department's agenda and initiatives. The position involves preparing and analyzing fiscal financial notes, providing accurate assessments of the financial impact of proposed policies, and ensuring compliance with budgetary and regulatory standards. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The Department of Administration focuses on providing essential services and support to state government agencies, ensuring the efficient management of state resources. The department also plays a key role in policy development and administrative support to improve government efficiency and transparency. Benefits of Joining Our Team: Our small office of four offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where each team member's contributions directly shape impactful statewide policy changes. With a close-knit team, we can work efficiently, adapt quickly, and engage in innovative problem-solving to address complex administrative challenges. The benefits of our unit include a high degree of influence in decision-making, direct access to leadership, and the satisfaction of seeing our efforts translate into tangible improvements across the state. The Working Environment You Can Expect: The Juneau State Office Building is located at 333 Willoughby Avenue, Juneau, Alaska. Situated in the heart of downtown Juneau, the office offers beautiful views of the Gastineau Channel and the surrounding mountains. Employees and visitors enjoy easy access to nearby attractions like the State Capitol, the Alaska State Museum, and scenic waterfront trails. The location also provides a blend of convenience and natural beauty, with local coffee shops, restaurants, and the peaceful charm of Juneau's small-town vibe just a short walk away. Who We Are Looking For: The ideal candidate will possess strong legislative knowledge and effective communication skills, enabling them to navigate the legislative process and clearly convey complex ideas. Strategic thinking and stakeholder management are essential for building relationships and advancing the department's goals. Analytical abilities and project management skills will help ensure priorities are met in a fast-paced environment. Adaptability and problem-solving are also key, allowing the candidate to respond to challenges and implement innovative solutions. Special Note: This is an appointed position; therefore, the Special Assistant serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner. Minimum Qualifications Positions in this job class are in the partially exempt service in accordance with AS 39.25.120(c)(6). Background and credentials specific to the requirements of individual positions will receive primary consideration on a position-by-position basis. Additional Required Information At time of interview, please provide the following: * List of three (3) professional references, including current daytime phone numbers. * Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations. * College transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications). Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission. COVER LETTER A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should be in a standard business format. Provide a short letter (a paragraph or two) describing why this position interests you and why you are the best candidate for the position. 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 Education completed in foreign colleges or universities 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 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. THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time. WORK EXPERIENCE Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process. NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. 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. 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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 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. NOTICE If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword. 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 located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword Contact Information For specific information in reference to the position, please contact the hiring manager: Amanda Pillifant, Executive Secretary 3 Phone: (907) 465-2200 amanda.pillifant@alaska.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 https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.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 https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits * Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served * Twelve (12) paid holidays a year Agency State of Alaska Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number) (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/