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Form of workOpen to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is an Executive position and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Municipal Clerk.
DEPARTMENT: Municipal Clerk
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working late on Tuesday night for Assembly meetings.
LOCATION: 632 W. 6th Ave
Under general direction of the Municipal Clerk, this position performs the full range of duties related to programmatic functions of the Clerk's Office, including budget analysis, financial matters, and special projects for the Clerk's Office, the Assembly members, or the Department of the Assembly. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Public Relations, Political Science or a related discipline and three (3) years of administrative experience involving development and maintenance of detailed and complex records and/or documents, two (2) years of which must have been in Municipal or State government.
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Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Public Relations, Political Science or a related discipline and five (5) years of administrative experience involving development and maintenance of detailed and complex records and/or documents, two (2) years of which must have been in Municipal or State government.
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High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and seven (7) years of administrative experience involving development and maintenance of detailed and complex records and/or documents, two (2) years of which must have been in Municipal or State government.
Notary Public Commission within six (6) months of hire.
Preferences:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or other related discipline
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of SAP
- PeopleSoft or other accounting/budget related applications
- Knowledge of Municipal Charter and Code
- Knowledge of guidelines for preparation of Assembly documents
- Knowledge of Governmental Budgeting and Accounting rules (GAAP and GASB)
Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.
Submit contact information for three professional references.
Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded.
If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.
If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.
Submit a current copy of your driver's license.
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
All licenses and certifications must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans who wish to be considered for an interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran or similar document. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
An individual currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wishes to be considered for an interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process:
Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.
