Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 825 L St. Anchorage, AK 99501

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation at the discretion of management with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

Example of Duties

Performs a full range of administrative duties, including but not limited to answering telephonic inquiries regarding homelessness program projects, assignment of projects to program staff, oversee P-card expenses and tracking log, compile telephone log and/or other reports to track program expenditures, keep internal database of grant payments and revenues to date. Order supplies, contact vendors on status of orders, and maintain supply cabinet, fax/printer cartridges, paper and other critical office equipment and computer supplies. Oversees publication of reports and arrange for public notices in coordination with staff, schedule meetings and locations for public hearings and public meetings. Coordinate with Program Manager and/or Division Manager on scheduling meetings with AHD Director, AHD executive staff, other municipal department leaders, partner agency representatives and key community leaders.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (AHD) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in office clerical work. 

OR

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Information Systems or similar discipline and experience in office clerical work.