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ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!Join the Alaska Marine Highway System as a Travel Desk Admin and be the go-to guru for coordinating all travel arrangements for our crew and shoreside staff! From booking flights to crunching numbers for per diems, you’ll be the behind-the-scenes hero making sure everything runs smoothly. If you’re detail-oriented, love keeping things organized, and enjoy helping people stay on course, this is your ticket to a dynamic and rewarding role!What you will be doing: As the Travel Desk Admin, you’ll work closely with AMHS Dispatch and Shoreside Management to coordinate travel for vessel crews and staff across Alaska. With crews often needing to report to various locations on short notice, you'll be responsible for interpreting eligibility, arranging travel, and communicating itineraries. You’ll also master multiple union contracts, navigate the State’s Corporate Travel Management system, and track travel expenses—all while keeping accurate employee records.Our organization, mission, and culture: Working for the Alaska Marine Highway System offers employees an opportunity to contribute to the unique system providing transportation to over 30 communities along the 3,500 Alaskan coast line, the only marine route recognized as a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road. This is a fast-paced office environment filled with fun, hardworking and dedicated professionals who support each other through teamwork.The benefits of joining our team: This position works with a dynamic group of dedicated employees focused on customer service while enjoying the work day. There are opportunities within the State of Alaska for training in the scope of general office culture and safety. This position may be considered for teleworking after completion of the probationary period.The working environment you can expect: This is a shoreside office position located at the Ketchikan Central Office at 7037 N Tongass Hwy on the second floor and will require the use of stairs. This position works and communicates daily with vessel employees and other departmental staff either through Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, over the phone, or in person. The position works mostly independently with minimal supervision and may require emergency travel modifications.Who we are looking for: To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies: Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. 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.Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Clerical: Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, taking shorthand, and using and completing forms. Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods.To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Six months of advanced clerical experience. This experience includes work such as Office Assistant 2, Accounting Clerk, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.ORSix months of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience. (Three semester or four quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of experience.)Special Note: Examples of advanced clerical experience include: -Reviewing complex or questionable applications or documents and searching files and regulations to determine accuracy of information to clarify applicant status; using judgment in applying criteria, rules, regulations, and policies; providing information to organizational unit staff on administrative processes and procedures; tracking expenditures; and completing necessary administrative paperwork according to regulations.-Composing letters and memoranda; completing and reviewing forms for completeness and accuracy using readily available information from multiple sources and established guidelines and procedures. Examples of such tasks include time sheets, appointment paperwork, or required drug testing notifications for employees in positions requiring possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at: Sara C Mc Clane Administrative Officer 2Phone: (907) 228-6817Email: sara.mcclane@alaska.gov