What are the responsibilities and job description for the Station Agent - Seward position at State of Alaska?
Please note that this is a seasonal position and will start in April 2025.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:To perform duties related to serving the traveling public including ticketing, baggage service and selling tour packages.
Factor 1 – Skill and Knowledge
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Six months of verifiable front-line customer service experience is required. One year of experience in the travel or tourism industry is preferred. Skill to operate a computerized reservation system is preferred. Skill and ability to deal tactfully with the public is required. Must have skill in operating a 10-key machine. Must have the skill and ability to keep inventory control of passenger tickets and revenue baggage checks. Basic knowledge of accounting procedures to handle money, make change, and reconcile total cash balance daily is required. Knowledge of passenger and baggage tariffs, various forms of allowable payment for tickets, railroad services, schedules, baggage allowances, rules and regulations of the department is preferred. Previous experience operating a forklift is preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Factor 2 - Responsibility
Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly station and grounds, safeguarding monies and ticket stock, and ensuring the station’s security during performance of duties and off time. Incumbent must reconcile cash balance on a daily basis and submit report to the Passenger Operations Supervisor, Seward, or to the Accounting Manager, Passenger Services, Anchorage. Uses own judgment in resolving passenger problems, complaints and routine problems of day-to-day operation of station. Safely operates forklift to load/unload, stow, and deliver baggage to and from trains.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Manager, Guest Services, Manager, Fairbanks Depot Operations and/or Passenger Operations Supervisor, Seward, Uses own judgment in planning and carrying out work assignments. Set priorities in accordance with workload and established instructions, policy, and procedures.
Relatively specific directives (ARRC Passenger and Baggage Tariffs, ARRC Timetable, Timetable Bulletins and Operating Circulars) are issued for instructions relevant to standard procedures and established policies.
Factor 3 - Physical Effort
Work requires physical exertion, lifting/carrying baggage, bending, stooping, etc. in performance of day-to-day duties and general housekeeping of station and grounds. When operating the forklift, moderate physical effort is used in operating the controls, driving, and loading/unloading baggage varying from 40-100 pounds.
Factor 4 - Working Conditions
Incumbent is required to work inside and outside of station depot in current weather conditions. Work involves exposure to moderate risks and discomforts, i.e., dusty, dirty, working around moving train/vehicles, which require special safety precautions.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Six months of verifiable front-line customer service experience.
- Basic knowledge of accounting procedures to handle money, make change, and balance revenue and reports.
- Skill in operating a 10-key machine
- Must be people oriented and have excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to use judgment in problem solving situations.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Preferred:
- One year experience in travel or tourism industry.
- Ability to operate a computerized reservation system.
- Knowledge of Railroad terminology, passenger and baggage tariffs, services, schedules, and ticketing procedures.
- Previous experience operating a forklift
Additional Required Information
Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
IF you are selected for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current driving record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history.
The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords
Contact Information
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits
The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit.
Retirement Plans
ARRC Pension Plan – Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.
Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015)
Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.
Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants.
401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan – Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Participation is optional for non-represented employees.
Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans
All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.
Health Insurance Plan
A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee’s spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.
The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.
The Railroad also offers two dental plans.
The Railroad National Dental for repersneted employees
The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.
Paid Leave & Holidays
Vacation Leave –accrual per bi-weekly pay period:
Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
Non-Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 10 Hours
Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.
11 Paid holidays
For additional information regarding these benefits, please go to www.alaskarailroad.com
