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About the Organization Southeast Alaska Power Agency is a regional joint action agency established as an energy resource for our member communities. We manage and operate two hydroelectric projects (Tyee Lake & Swan Lake) and the transmission assets that supply power to the communities of Ketchikan, Petersburg, and Wrangell.

Category Administration

Description

Annual Salary: $82k to $110k DOE

Full Benefits

This is an exempt position that reports directly to the CEO at the company headquarters in Ketchikan. The Executive Assistant-Contracts Administrator is responsible for duties that fall into four distinct categories. The primary activities for each category are outlined below and include other duties as assigned.

• Executive Assistant
• Board Meeting Clerk
• Contracts Administrator
• Records Custodian

Executive Assistant

• CEO and administrative staff support, collaborating on complex correspondence, memoranda and reports
• Assist with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) compliance, including filings
• Federal and state agency reporting, including U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), System for Award Management (SAM.gov), Federal Communication Commission (FCC) license renewals, and State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (AKDNR) Water Use Data
• Performing independent research and preparing information for assigned special projects
• Maintain content updates on SEAPA website (board packets, public postings)
• Prepare grant applications with supporting documentation

Board Meeting Clerk

• Notification and posting of all board meetings
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain board meeting packets, i.e., agendas, minutes, motions, resolutions, and reports; review and edit CEO and staff reports
• Assist with board meeting logistics
• Attend and record of all board meetings
• Adhere to Roberts Rules of Order
• Communications with the SEAPA Directors, onboarding of new directors
• Travel via commercial or Chartered Small planes to attend Board meetings and/or conferences

Contracts Administrator

• Prepare bid documents, including development of requests for proposals, bid schedules, and addendums, advertising and direct solicitation of vendors, preparing bid evaluations, coordinating communications between bidders and SEAPA management, evaluating incoming bids for compliance, preparing notices of awards, final contract documents, notices to proceed and follow through to successful contract conformance
• Prepare and administer all SEAPA contracts, coordinating with SEAPA counsel as necessary
• Assist in negotiating contract terms with consultants/contractors
• Legal research, coordinating with SEAPA counsel, as necessary
• Collaborate with management and vendors to communicate contract terms, ensure compliance with contractual requirements, and identify and mitigate risks associated with contract provisions
• Review and update existing contracts
• Maintain organized system records
• Create language standards for existing and new contracts as needed
• Coordinate with insurance consultant to monitor and assure consultant/contractor insurance compliance with a focus on risk management
• Prepare Agency insurance applications and contracts, coordinate and communicate with Agency insurance brokers, attend insurance conferences for continuing education and risk management assessment

Records Custodian

• Develop Public Records Request forms and appeal process if necessary
• Evaluate third-party records requests for compliance with Agency policy
• Respond to all requests in a timely and efficient manner

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Location Ketchikan

Position Executive Assistant-Contracts Administrator

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

High School graduate with bachelor's degree in business. Paralegal certificate and continuing legal education with minimum of five years' experience in law office preferred and may substitute for business degree. A combination of education and experience that demonstrates competency in core areas of responsibility may be considered. Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience working with non-profit boards, including utilities, is highly desirable.

Must be self-motivated, have ability to work under time constraints, have excellent communication skills and ability to professionally interact with the CEO, Board members, staff, attorneys, consultants, contractors, and government officials. Thrives in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment, balancing diverse responsibilities by supporting team priorities as needed.

Must have a valid Alaska Driver's License.

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. The employee must be able to communicate effectively and occasionally move or lift office materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

EOE Statement Southeast Alaska Power Agency is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.