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Salary: $27.85 Hourly
Location : Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 54287
Department: Natural Resources
Division: Support Services
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Confidential Unit
Range: 14
Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources, Support Services Division, is recruiting for multiple Human Resource Technician 2s in Juneau
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
What You Will Be Doing:
In this role, you will serve as a core payroll technician on the DNR Payroll Team, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of personnel and payroll actions for the Department in full compliance with state and federal law, Personnel Rules, and multiple collective bargaining agreements. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Processing personnel actions and timesheets: You will review and enter a broad range of personnel actions in IRIS across multiple bargaining units, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable rules and statutes, before submitting them to your supervisor for certification. You will also review, work on, and certify biweekly timesheets covering all types of pay and leave.
• Owning timesheet and payroll processing: You will receive, calculate, code, and certify bi-weekly payroll, including timesheets, leave, overtime, premium pay, late adjustments, and final pay for terminations and seasonal leave without pay - ensuring accuracy and compliance with CBAs, FLSA, and state payroll policy every pay period.
• Conducting payroll and leave audits: You will research and complete audits of pay and leave discrepancies, process Notice of Pay Problem (NOPP) research assignments, calculate retroactive adjustments, and coordinate with the Division of Finance and departmental staff to resolve errors accurately and on time.
• Communicating proactively with clients: You will serve as a responsive, solutions-focused point of contact for administrative staff, timekeepers, and employees - explaining payroll procedures, counseling on pay and leave questions, and working to prevent issues from escalating into formal grievances or NOPPs.
• Supporting team operations: You will contribute to standard operating procedures, assist with end-of-year actions and mass processing tasks, and serve as a trained backup for Emergency Firefighter (EFF) payroll processing - helping build a unit that is accurate, consistent, and resilient.

Mission and Values/Culture:
The Department of Natural Resources manages Alaska's natural resources in the best interest of Alaskans - developing, conserving, and maximizing their use consistent with the public good. DNR's HR Payroll team supports that mission by ensuring the people who carry it out are paid accurately, treated fairly, and backed by staff who are reliable and hold themselves to a high standard. Within Support Services, we value professionalism, collaboration, and integrity.
We are building a team culture grounded in:

• Accountability: We own our work and our mistakes, and focus quickly on lessons learned.
• Partnership: We build relationships across divisions and with statewide partners that make the work better for everyone.
• Technical excellence: We hold ourselves to a high standard because the employees we serve depend on it.
• Investment in people: A well-trained, supported team delivers better outcomes - for DNR and for Alaskans

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
This is an opportunity to join a team proud of its work and the department it serves. DNR's reach spans nearly every corner of Alaska - from state parks and forestry to oil and gas and agriculture - and the HR team plays a direct role in supporting the people who carry that mission forward. We believe that taking care of our people starts with us, and we are committed to building a workplace that is both professionally rewarding and personally sustainable. Some of what makes this team a great place to work:

• A genuine commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Meaningful connection to a department with a broad, visible impact across Alaska.
• Exposure to varied HR functions, with opportunities for professional growth and employee engagement.

Additionally, this position comes with a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, retirement options, and medical, vision, and dental plans, all designed to support professionals both personally and professionally as they serve the public. Please see the Benefits tab for details.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is located at 400 Willoughby Avenue with dedicated employee parking, where you will work as part of DNR's HR team under the direct supervision of the DNR Payroll Supervisor. The work is deadline-driven and technically demanding - with seasonal surges that require reliability, advance planning, and composure under pressure - and calls for consistent professionalism in every interaction with employees, managers, union representatives, and statewide partners. You can expect:

• A collaborative, solutions-focused HR team environment.
• Regular engagement with statewide DOA partners and DNR division leadership.
• A convenient downtown location with outdoor spaces for breaks and lunches, and hybrid telework possibilities.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Professionalism: Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skills expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

If you are ready to bring your payroll expertise and teamwork to our team, we encourage you to apply!
To view the general description and examples of duties for this position, please visit the for more information.
Minimum Qualifications
Six months of entry technical level experience in human resource work equivalent to a Human Resource Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Substitution:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent and one year of advanced clerical experience.
Substitution:
One year of postsecondary education (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours from an accredited college or university equals one year) in any field.
Special Note:
High school graduation "equivalent" means one of the following: 1) a G.E.D (i.e. passing the General Educational Development test).; 2) completion of any basic adult education course of 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week); 3) six months of work experience performing duties related to office or clerical support; 4) twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to office or clerical support; 5) highest grade of school completed plus any kind of work experience that totals 12 years or more; or 6) acceptance for admission in full standing by an accredited college or university.
"Human resource" work includes experience in recruitment and selection, classification, employee training, employer provided benefits programs, employment law compliance, personnel, payroll, or employee or labor relations.
Additional Required Information
** Please read the information below carefully. **
SPECIAL NOTICE
The State of Alaska is realigning payroll services by decentralizing payroll functions for seven (7) departments, including the Department of Natural Resources. The incumbent of this position will initially be appointed in the Department of Administration, Division of Finance, and may initially be located within the Department of Administration. The position will transfer effective July 1, 2026.
At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:

• Copies of your last two evaluations.
• Three references if not in the application. At least two must be from a current or former direct supervisor.

Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions for applying are available on the Workplace Alaska webpage. Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Supplemental Questions
For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's competence in applying specific behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application in full. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Multiple Vacancies
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The Department of Natural Resources may use the applicant pool acquired during this recruitment for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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