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Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43541
Department: Administration
Division: Alaska Public Offices Commission
Opening Date: 12/28/2023
Closing Date: 1/11/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Alaska Public Offices Commission
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Partially Exempt
Range: 19
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
What You Will Be Doing:
This position acts as the subject matter expert and leads a team of three to oversee and enforce provisions of Alaska's campaign financial disclosure laws for state and municipal elections. You will manage compliance with the law by tracking filer reporting expectations through the agency's online filing program, reviewing filings for completeness and timeliness, assessing penalties for late filings, conducting complaint investigations, hearings, and appeal adjudications before the Commission, and providing formal and informal guidance on best practices. You will field requests from filers and the public for interpretations on application of the laws to different situations, draft explanatory materials, forms, manuals, and regulations to implement the laws and design training modules and materials to assist candidates and political groups with compliance.
Our Organization, Mission, and Culture:
Alaska's Public Offices Commission's (APOC) mission is to encourage public confidence in their elected officials by providing transparency in Alaska's elections. This position facilitates public disclosure of campaign financial activity for candidates, political groups, and political parties participating in state and local elections. It is a fast-paced job with a continually changing legal landscape. There are a wide variety of daily tasks that tend to ebb and flow based on the election cycles.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team:
We are a small agency that works for a five-member Commission. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service to our filers and the public at large. Your role will directly influence filer compliance, provide guidance on best practices, and interact with a wide variety of people. It is fast paced, and ultimately very rewarding.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is located in the Anchorage office located within the Charter College building at Lake Otis Pkwy. and Northern Lights Blvd. Daily work will include tracking reports and expectations, issuing courtesy notices for upcoming deadlines, issuing civil penalty assessments for late filings, assisting filers with completing forms, conducting legal analysis regarding violations and providing guidance related to requirements.
Who We Are Looking For:
The successful candidate for this position will possess the following core competencies:
Special Note:
If this sounds like your skill set, or one you would like to develop, please submit an application through Workplace Alaska.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications
PI01C1 - Paralegal Specialist 1
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or similar legal support area and/or progressively responsible experience providing a variety of legal support in either the legal, law enforcement, legislative, or social service field; or practice in social service field with experience in either the legal, law enforcement or legislative field.
Special Note:
Positions may require incumbents to be able to obtain a Notary Public upon hire, and to be able to pass a criminal background check to meet security requirements for using criminal record networks such as Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Crime Enforcement Information Center/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NCIC/NLETS). If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement.
Some positions are required to work regular overtime during the standard workweek, on weekends, and/or holidays to provide support to the assigned duty attorney. If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement.
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Paraprofessional" work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field. It involves extensive practical knowledge gained through experience and/or specific formal or on-the-job training. Work in these occupations may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional or administrative field, but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved.
"Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
"Technical" means performing tasks, methods, procedures, and computations that are covered by established precedents or guidelines and often require a high degree of skill, care, and precision.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Additional Required Information
At time of interview, please provide the following:
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
EDUCATION: If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, 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 if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.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.WORK EXPERIENCE:If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
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.SCOPE:This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our to determine if you qualify.APPLICATION NOTICE:You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: 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 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 For applicant password assistance please visit...
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43541
Department: Administration
Division: Alaska Public Offices Commission
Opening Date: 12/28/2023
Closing Date: 1/11/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Alaska Public Offices Commission
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Partially Exempt
Range: 19
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
What You Will Be Doing:
This position acts as the subject matter expert and leads a team of three to oversee and enforce provisions of Alaska's campaign financial disclosure laws for state and municipal elections. You will manage compliance with the law by tracking filer reporting expectations through the agency's online filing program, reviewing filings for completeness and timeliness, assessing penalties for late filings, conducting complaint investigations, hearings, and appeal adjudications before the Commission, and providing formal and informal guidance on best practices. You will field requests from filers and the public for interpretations on application of the laws to different situations, draft explanatory materials, forms, manuals, and regulations to implement the laws and design training modules and materials to assist candidates and political groups with compliance.
Our Organization, Mission, and Culture:
Alaska's Public Offices Commission's (APOC) mission is to encourage public confidence in their elected officials by providing transparency in Alaska's elections. This position facilitates public disclosure of campaign financial activity for candidates, political groups, and political parties participating in state and local elections. It is a fast-paced job with a continually changing legal landscape. There are a wide variety of daily tasks that tend to ebb and flow based on the election cycles.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team:
We are a small agency that works for a five-member Commission. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service to our filers and the public at large. Your role will directly influence filer compliance, provide guidance on best practices, and interact with a wide variety of people. It is fast paced, and ultimately very rewarding.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is located in the Anchorage office located within the Charter College building at Lake Otis Pkwy. and Northern Lights Blvd. Daily work will include tracking reports and expectations, issuing courtesy notices for upcoming deadlines, issuing civil penalty assessments for late filings, assisting filers with completing forms, conducting legal analysis regarding violations and providing guidance related to requirements.
Who We Are Looking For:
The successful candidate for this position will possess the following core competencies:
- Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
- Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
- Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
- Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Special Note:
- A valid Alaska Driver's license is helpful but not required.
- Paralegal or legal training and education is preferred, but a paralegal certificate or license to practice law is not required.
If this sounds like your skill set, or one you would like to develop, please submit an application through Workplace Alaska.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications
PI01C1 - Paralegal Specialist 1
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
- Law: Knowledge of State and federal laws, including legal and court procedures, regulations, guidelines, precedents, admissibility of evidence, case preparation, and/or settlements for applicable areas of law practiced or supported.
- Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
- Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
- Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
- Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or similar legal support area and/or progressively responsible experience providing a variety of legal support in either the legal, law enforcement, legislative, or social service field; or practice in social service field with experience in either the legal, law enforcement or legislative field.
Special Note:
Positions may require incumbents to be able to obtain a Notary Public upon hire, and to be able to pass a criminal background check to meet security requirements for using criminal record networks such as Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Crime Enforcement Information Center/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NCIC/NLETS). If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement.
Some positions are required to work regular overtime during the standard workweek, on weekends, and/or holidays to provide support to the assigned duty attorney. If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement.
"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Paraprofessional" work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field. It involves extensive practical knowledge gained through experience and/or specific formal or on-the-job training. Work in these occupations may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional or administrative field, but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved.
"Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
"Technical" means performing tasks, methods, procedures, and computations that are covered by established precedents or guidelines and often require a high degree of skill, care, and precision.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Additional Required Information
At time of interview, please provide the following:
- Copies of your three (3) most recent evaluations or letters of recommendation.
- Three professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
EDUCATION: If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, 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 if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.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.WORK EXPERIENCE:If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
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.SCOPE:This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our to determine if you qualify.APPLICATION NOTICE:You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: 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 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 For applicant password assistance please visit...
