What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Secretary 3 position at State of Alaska?
Salary : $2,289.75 - $2,730.00 Biweekly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : OOC01
Department : Natural Resources
Division : Office of the Commissioner
Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Alaska
Position Open To : Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit : Partially Exempt
Range : 16
Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Commissioner, is recruiting for an Executive Secretary 3 in Anchorage!
The position is in the Partially Exempt Unit (XE) at range 16
This position's starting hourly wage will be $30.53 - $36.40, depending on qualifications.
The mission of the Department of Natural Resources is to develop, conserve and maximize the use of Alaska's natural resources consistent with the public interests.
What you will be doing :
This position serves as the Executive Secretary to the Commissioner and manages the daily operations of the Office of the Commissioner (OOC). Professionalism, enthusiasm, adaptability, and technical ability are vital in filling this role.
Duties will include :
- Welcome all visitors upon arrival to the Commissioner's office.
- Liaison with the Governor's Office to maintain good communication and make contact as appropriate to arrange meetings, presentations, or to request or pass along information and ensure schedules and calendars are updated to accommodate meeting requests from the Governor's Office.
- Manage and update the Commissioner's calendar and email.
- Facilitate providing any requested information in a timely manner.
- Answer phones, screen calls, and direct calls as appropriate.
- Facilitate Commissioner approvals for recruitment and hiring requests. This includes forwarding emails, ensuring responses are provided back to the divisions, tracking requests, and following up on requests.
- Facilitate problem resolution for department customers, which may include politically sensitive, confidential, or complicated issues.
- Manage the travel itinerary, including bookings and reservations, mid-travel support for the Commissioner, and post-travel reconciliation and timely submission of documentation for processing.
- Manage the OOC operational functions such as the budget, accounts payable, procurement, and contract-related activities.
- Supervise the offices' Administrative Assistant 2.
Who we are looking for :
The successful candidate will have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities :
Where you will be working :
Our Anchorage office is in the Atwood Building, within close walking distance to coffee shops, stores, and restaurants. In-office presence is required. The incumbent can expect daily interaction with a variety of people and frequent interaction with department staff throughout the state via teleconference, TEAMS, and in person.
If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!
Minimum Qualifications
Positions allocated to this job class are in the partially exempt service, in accordance with AS 39.25.120(c)4), and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Desirable Qualifications :
One year of experience as a Secretary or Law Office Assistant with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Two years of clerical or secretarial experience.
Special Note :
The partially exempt service is established by statute and is subject to the state's classification and pay plan. Positions are exempt from the usual recruitment process and serve at the discretion of the appointing authority. Positions in this job class are not covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.
Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight any applicable education or work experience required to meet the minimum qualifications, and address the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities in the "Who we are looking for" section in the posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.
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 located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to For applicant password assistance please visit :
Contact Information
Please address your cover letter to Commissioner John Boyle and email it with your resume to the DNR Recruitment email address :
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
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Insurance Benefits
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State : See for additional information.
AVTEC
General Government
Optional Insurance Benefits
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Retirement Benefits
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Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Salary : $31 - $36