Project Assistant (PCN 07-2081)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Labor Standards and Safety, is recruiting an Alaska resident for a Project Assistant position in Anchorage. The role is in the Supervisory Unit (SS), Range 16, and leads a statewide five-member team that enforces prevailing wage requirements on public construction projects. The Project Assistant also supports strategic planning, oversees office finances, and is responsible for office record keeping and reporting. The position is based at 1251 Muldoon Ave STE 113 in Anchorage. It involves routine travel throughout the Anchorage area and occasional statewide travel for on-site inspections and staff visits. The office’s mission is to ensure safe and legal working conditions for Alaskans, and this role advances that mission by promoting effective enforcement and responsible use of office resources.

Requirements

Must meet Alaska residency requirements; recruitment is open to Alaska residents only.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide proof before reporting to duty.
Minimum qualifications may be met through any combination of education and/or experience demonstrating adaptability, analytical thinking/problem solving, and reading comprehension.
Equivalent preparation is typically gained through training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or experience performing research; interpreting data; applying, interpreting, and disseminating technical, statutory, or regulatory requirements; or working in community development, research, social services, economics, public administration, planning, or a closely related field.
Applicants must answer the supplemental questions and rate their proficiency in the listed competencies.
Candidates should demonstrate supervision, planning and evaluating, and oral communication competencies.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a five-member team across the state.
Ensure prevailing wage requirements are adhered to on public construction projects.
Oversee audits of certified payrolls.
Oversee on-site inspections of construction projects.
Review and approve Notices of Award and Notices of Completion.
Provide technical assistance to users of the Department’s LSS Online Filing Services.
Provide customer service to the public.
Participate in strategic planning for the office.
Oversee office finances.
Control office record keeping and reporting.
Oversee statistical reporting and contribute to future planning to ensure office resources are used effectively and efficiently.
Plan, distribute, and monitor staff work assignments; set priorities; evaluate performance and provide feedback; and support fair and appropriate selection, development, and treatment of staff.