Associate Degree In Business Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

: Anchorage Health Department

: Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM - 5:00 PM

: 825 L Street Anchorage, AK 99501

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

The Deputy (Program & Policy) Director works in close coordination with the Anchorage Health Department Director and assists in the development, implementation, and management of department functions. Administers direct and strategic supervision to the program manager, responsible for Administration Program Manager, Fiscal Program Manager, HR Liaison, and application database programmer. Provides extensive experience with federal and state grant management, grant accounting, program compliance, grant administration policies and indirect cost allocations. Responsible for overseeing that grant activity is organized, budget compliant and accurately reported. Develops compliance policies and systems to mitigate risk. Responsible for developing capital and operating budget and managing all financial, HR and administrative functions for the department. Builds bridges across organizational units at all levels to support departmental objectives. Works in collaboration with the Director and Division Managers to plan and forecast revenue and expenses and coordinate special projects on policy and administrative issues including the department's annual legislative program. Coordinates activities with multiple agencies to ensure effective program delivery. Oversees department facility maintenance and operations and serves as a liaison for the Animal Control Advisory Board. Balances multiple priorities while being flexible to the demands of the division in normal state operations and emergency state operations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (SOA DOH)emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline

and

six

(6)

years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline

and

eight

(8)

years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.

OR

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline

and

ten

(10)

years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent,

and

twelve

(12)

years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration

A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record

at time of hire.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to

http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify.

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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the

MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

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All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.