Program Coordinator 1 (12-4427)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS), Commissioner's Office, Office of Tribal Affairs is hiring a Program Coordinator I to support tribal liaison initiatives and strengthen relationships with Alaska Native tribes, communities, and organizations. The position serves as an advisor to the Commissioner's Office and promotes meaningful consultation and collaboration with tribal communities statewide. It plans and implements program initiatives, assists with Native cultural awareness training, and advances government-to-government relations to improve cultural competency and program effectiveness.

The Tribal Liaison partners with Alaska Native tribes, tribal organizations, and communities to enhance public safety and advise the Commissioner's Office. The role supports the Department's mission by responding to citizen concerns, supporting relevant training for law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, and improving communication and collaboration with Alaska Native communities.

The position is based in the Office of Tribal Affairs at DPS Headquarters on Tudor Road in Anchorage. It calls for a high degree of independence within a supportive team environment. A hybrid telework agreement may be available after a probationary period. Travel is required and may include travel by car or truck, small plane, boat, ATV, or snowmachine. Applicants must meet Alaska residency requirements. The successful candidate must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history background check and sign a confidentiality agreement. Applicants with criminal convictions will not advance in the selection process because of the position's sensitive nature and required APSIN access.

Requirements

• Meet Alaska residency requirements.
• Demonstrate competencies in analytical thinking and problem solving, compliance, decision making, and planning and evaluating.
• Competencies may be gained through training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls, work processes, and/or procedures for a program, project, business, or organization.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with Alaska tribes, tribal organizations, and diverse communities.
• Organizational awareness, including understanding the department's mission, policies, and structure.
• Ability to identify and resolve challenges in tribal consultation and program initiatives.
• Adaptability to changing tribal needs and department priorities.
• Integrity and honesty in interactions with tribal governments and organizations.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Submit to a fingerprint-based criminal history background check; applicants with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
• Agree to and sign a confidentiality agreement concerning work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety.
• Document relevant work experience and education in the application; provide transcripts when education is used to meet or support minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support tribal liaison initiatives and strengthen relationships with Alaska Native tribes, communities, and organizations.
• Advise the Commissioner's Office on tribal affairs.
• Promote meaningful consultation and collaboration with tribal communities statewide.
• Plan and implement program initiatives.
• Assist with Native cultural awareness training.
• Advance government-to-government relations to enhance cultural competency and program effectiveness.
• Respond to citizen concerns.
• Support current and relevant training for law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.
• Improve communication and collaboration with Alaska Native communities.
• Travel as required to support the position.

Benefits

• Opportunity to serve remote communities and positively impact the daily lives of Alaskans.
• Opportunity to contribute to partnerships and increased communication between the Department, tribal leadership, and Alaska communities.
• Close-knit team and supportive, professional, and friendly work environment.
• Accessible parking and proximity to biking trails.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed