Administrative Assistant II

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
CITY OF UNALASKA, AK
PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Open Date: 6/17/19
Close Date: 7/1/19

Position: Administrative Assistant II
Salary: [Union position Min – Mid] $ 21.33 – $22.63 /hour

The City of Unalaska Planning Department is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant II. Located in central Aleutian Islands; Unalaska, Alaska is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,500 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishery port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This is an entry level position which will provide a full range of administrative support for the Department of Planning, including preparation and follow up with proceedings of the Planning Commission/Platting Board/Historic Preservation Committee and other outreach support for the Department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The successful candidate will have a demonstrated job history that include but not limited to the following:

• Provide routine office tasks and practices, procedures and equipment including but not limited to multi-line telephone system and City wide purchasing/requisitioning software
• Read basic legal land descriptions, land leases and varies contracts
• Ability to monitor billing cycles and compliance with lease requirements
• Have an understanding or ability to learn the GIS ESRI software
• Be proficient in a Windows computer environment and moderate level of keyboarding skills
• Clearly respond to customers and public inquires as well as, City employees, Department Directors, local and state elected officials, vendors consultants, and other professional representatives.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills and ability to follow written and oral instructions to meet deadlines
• Ability to learn and follow rules, policies, procedures and terminology used in public government
• Ability to learn and operate web-based mapping systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and security as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum high school diploma/GED required
• Minimum two (2) years working in a professional office environment required
• Prior experience working in a public sector and/or planning or zoning field preferred

LICENCES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have or ability to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire
• Eligible to work in the US; requirement by Federal Law if hired must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9)
• Successfully pass background test which includes, Criminal background, Professional and Reference check.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Dept. 907-581-1252, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us Return completed forms to City of Unalaska Attn: Administration P.O Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685, email [email protected] or fax 907-581-4469