Office Manager, Public Works

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
CITY OF UNALASKA
Department of Public Works

Open Date:                           August 1, 2023
Close Date:                            August 15, 2023
Position:                                Office Manager, Public Works
Position Salary Range:        $53,057 – $79,575 annually              

The City of Unalaska is located in the number-one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.  Unalaska is a coastal community located in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,200 full-time residents with seasonal influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.

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 position is responsible for the office management of the Public Works and Public Utilities departments and supervises the administrative office staff.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:         Coordinates office staff activities to ensure maximum efficiency; develops standards and promotes activities that enhance operational procedures; assists in the administration of capital projects and preparation of departmental budgets and reports; provides assistance in grant reporting and records management; supervises the preparation of various payroll and personnel records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:  Knowledge of departmental operations and administrative practices; strong written and oral communication skills; strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret manuals and contracts;  and proficiency in MS Office suite.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  High School diploma or GED equivalent and four years of professional office experience with some experience supervising direct reports.

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess a valid Alaska driver’s license or ability to obtain one within three months.  Position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

BENEFITS:
100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums (employee & dependents)
Travel allowance of $2,000 after completing one year of employment and each anniversary thereafter 
Longevity Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Free membership for employee and dependents through LifeMed
Free membership for Parks, Culture, and Recreation (employee only)
Paid Time Off starting at 16 hours a month
9 calendar holidays and 4 floating holidays
Eligible for 457 Plans with MissionSquare or Mutual of America and other Voluntary Benefits
Eligible for PERS retirement.

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application and your resume. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Dept, 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