Public Assistance Field Services Manager 2 (PCN 068420)

State of Alaska•Multiple Locations, AK

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health. We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today. This Position Is Open To Alaskan Residents Only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. We invite you to watch our "Welcome to DPA" video here: https://vimeo.com/1023052645?share=copy This position is currently located in Kenai. The position may be in Anchorage, Bethel, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Nome, and Wasilla, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate. As a Public Assistance Field Services Manager 2 (PAFSM 2), you will work under the supervision of the Chief of Field Services. In this role, you will oversee multiple field offices across the state, providing guidance and direction to staff while collaborating with partner agencies. You will supervise multiple Eligibility Office Managers (EOMs), who are responsible for managing various eligibility and workload teams. Travel within the State of Alaska is required in this position.

Requirements

Knowledge of change management principles, strategies, and techniques required for effectively planning, implementing, and evaluating change in the organization.
Formulates objectives and priorities; implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
Experience leading or supervising staff and developing and managing programs or the delivery of services that provided economic assistance to dependent individuals and families and/or developed the self-sufficiency of dependent individuals and families.
Knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors in Principles, practices, and current developments in the field of public assistance and employment service.
Knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors in Principles and practices of sound management and leadership.
Knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors in Developing and motivating staff to achieve goals and objectives, to meet professional standards, and to optimize performance through teaching, mentoring, coaching, and sharing ideas and feedback.

Nice To Haves

Possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below: Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee multiple field offices across the state.
Provide guidance and direction to staff.
Collaborate with partner agencies.
Supervise multiple Eligibility Office Managers (EOMs), who are responsible for managing various eligibility and workload teams.