Assistant Project Manager

Looking for a new challenge? Interested in joining a team with the goal of encouraging economic growth, increasing job opportunitiesin Alaska, and providing energy solutions to meet the unique needs and opportunities of Alaska’s communities? Then check out the details for our Assistant Project Manager position with the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA).

Our Assistant Project Manager helps explains requirements, prepares and oversees the progress of business plans for rural Alaskan communities seeking code compliant bulk fuel storage tanks and rural power system upgrades funded by the Denali Commission.  Also assists in the development of various energy projects as implemented under the rural energy program. This is the beginning level of project management and is characterized by less complexity and responsibility than a Project Manager.   

We’re looking for someone who has a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a related field; or a minimum of four years of work experience in one or a combination of the following: grants administration, community or economic development, infrastructure project planning or program management.

For more information, or to apply online, visit AEA’s website at www.akenergyauthority.org. Send application and/or resume to Human Resources, AIDEA, 813 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99503, by fax to (907) 771‐3946. AIDEA/AEA are EEO/ADA employers. Individuals requiring accommodations should call 1‐800‐ 587‐0430 or (907) 465‐3412 (TTY).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs due diligence reviews of communities that are candidates for rural energy projects.   
• Assists communities in developing business plans and oversees business plan monitoring reports.
• Coordinates project planning, development and implementation between AEA staff, design and engineering firms, business plan consultants and community entities by organizing meetings, participating in discussions and following‐up on identified tasks.
• Upon request or as directed, obtains, maintains and tracks information on the progress of BFU and RPSU projects to ensure that status reports reflect the latest development, including but not limited to:  site control, grant agreement, operations and maintenance agreement, secondary operator agreement, repair and replacement fund account, and insurance.
• Develops, reviews and comments on drafted correspondence responding to inquiries about the status of specific or all BFU and RPSU projects within a timely fashion.
• Shares expertise with colleagues needing extra support to design, draft, write, research or critique material to be published for public consumption, including but not limited to program overviews, grant applications, event handouts, program guidelines and media advertisements.
• Represents the agency on various government, public or private committees, workgroups or conferences that address energy issues by attending meetings, making public presentations.
• Other Duties as Assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, AND TOOLS:

Requires advanced skills in word processing, database software, and spreadsheets.  Requires basic skills with email and general office equipment.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of rural Alaskan communities, business planning and management, infrastructure development processes, various funding resources, and the design and construction of capital improvement projects in rural Alaska.
• Skills in materials development, project coordination, planning, program reporting, and proposal writing.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, comprehend and implement new policies, make public presentations, manage data sources, and write grants.