Airport Leasing Specialist Flex 1/2/3 (090437)

Job Description

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Alaska National Guard Facilities (ARNG) is recruiting for an Airport Leasing Specialist Flex 1/2/3!
This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit and is flexibly staffed based on experience and/or training plan.

This position is open to AK Residents only. 

Please check our Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify. 

Airport Training Specialist 1:  Range 14 - Biweekly rate: $1,941.00
Airport Training Specialist 2: Range 16 - Biweekly rate: $2,229.75
Airport Training Specialist 3: Range 18 - Biweekly rate: $2,568.75

What You Will Be Doing:

As a new team member for the ARNG, you will have the opportunity to progress through three levels, with responsibilities ranging from entry-level support in lease agreements and facility use under supervision, to undertaking more complex tasks such as contract negotiation and administration at higher levels. Your role will involve drafting and managing leasing contracts, determining rental fees, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with military staff and commanders. Ultimately, you will be tasked with providing independent oversight on complex agreements and supporting the Installation Status Reporting Manager in monitoring facilities, enhancing your skills in a critical area of military real estate management.

Our Mission and Culture:
ARNG's mission is to provide modern and functional infrastructure that ensures the Army National Guard's readiness for both federal and state missions, while our vision centers on creating community-based facilities that serve both mission objectives and the public needs of Alaskan citizens. Emphasizing a collaborative culture, our office consists of federal and state employees united by a common goal, fostering an environment of respect, dignity, and equitable treatment where all team members feel valued and engaged. We promote open communication and transparency, leveraging both federal and state resources, and providing opportunities for employees to interact with military personnel, including travel to remote locations using military aircraft.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team: By joining our team, you will play an essential role in supporting the critical mission of the Alaska Air National Guard while enjoying a rewarding career that features a consistent 37.5-hour workweek with multiple opportunities for training and advancement. Additional benefits include paid leave accrual, various retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, ensuring you are well-supported both professionally and personally as you serve your community.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
ANG is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to both an on-site café and no-cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees, to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: Airport Leasing Specialist (090347)
 
If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

*NOTE *     SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS     * NOTE*

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration. 

State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access are not within the State's control.  Due to updated Federal regulations, you must have one of the following to obtain access to the Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson Military Instillation:  A Real ID, passport, passport card, or military issued ID. 

Special Note: In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Airport Leasing Specialist 1 and 2:

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in 

• Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. 
  

• Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. 

• 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. 

• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Minimum Qualifications for Airport Leasing Specialist 3:

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in 

• Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
• Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. 

• 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. 

• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

• Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Experience and/or training which included reading, interpreting, and explaining the terms of contracts, leases, real estate transactions, loan documents, insurance policies, or other legal documents. 

Special Note:

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

 “Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.  

 “Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. 

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Additional Required Information

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.  

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Required documents due at the time of interview:

• Last three (3) performance evaluations or three (3) professional letters of recommendation, if evaluations are not available. 

• Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles, and one former supervisor).  

• Only include transcripts if using education to meet minimum requirements.

• Valid Driver’s License.  

Note:  You will not need to bring if not already attached/submitted with your application package.

List of additional requirements for the position you should know to determine whether to apply such as:

• You must be willing and able to travel within and outside the state of Alaska to remote locations, via various modes of transportation. 

  • Including but not limited to: small aircraft, military/civilian helicopter, ATV, boat, snow machine, commercial aircraft etc.

• Must be willing and able to house in facilities with minimal amenities such as camping environments.

Bargaining Unit:
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.

Education:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting.

Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
  
Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Multiple Vacancies:  This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. 

Application Notice:
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/
  
EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please 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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Contact Information

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance:  Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to:  recruitment.services@alaska.gov

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Contact Information:  For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

James Palembas

ARNG FMO Division Director

Phone: 907-428-6050

james.palembas@alaska.gov

Salary : $1,941 - $2,569