College Intern 1 (11IN2202) at State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
 Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Subsistence is recruiting for a College Intern 1 located in Fairbanks!

What you will be doing:

The College Intern I position with the Division of Subsistence provides technical accounting support and is responsible for performing a variety of interesting and challenging accounting and administrative tasks. Under general supervision, these duties include assisting higher level administrative staff with preparing and coding invoices for payment, processing travel documents, monthly reconciliation of project accounts, data entry, credit card account reconciliation, processing timesheets and performing routine office support functions. 

Our organization, mission, and culture: 

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game's mission is to manage, protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of Alaska to ensure they are managed on the sustained yield principle for the best interests of the economy and well-being of the people of the state. The mission of the Subsistence Section is to scientifically gather, quantify, evaluate, and report information about customary and traditional uses of Alaska's fish and wildlife resources. This position plays a critical role in that mission by increasing understanding of administrative and accounting procedures that support the Division's research and regulatory role. 

The Subsistence Division strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team: 

If you enjoy working in a positive team environment, this position is for you. We provide flexible scheduling to coincide with your school schedule within our hours of operation (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday), up to 20 hours per week.  During school breaks and in the summer, this position can work full-time (Up to 40 hours per week).  Wage is $19.58 per hour.

Our office is located right next to Creamer's field, in the remodeled bunk house, which gives the opportunity to have lunch time walks on the beautiful grounds and trails in the summer and skiing, skating and other winter activities in the winter.

The Subsistence administrative section is a six-person team committed to providing exceptional customer service. We work together to meet the Division's needs; embracing the values of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement and take pride in doing our part to support the Division’s mission and core services. You will join an office that values teamwork in a cohesive working environment and appreciates a positive attitude and strong work ethic. In your role, you will have opportunity to learn accounting and administrative processes while honing your skills and building your knowledge and competencies. 

The working conditions you can expect:

The position is located in Fairbanks and works in a friendly, supportive and dedicated office environment. The Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game's office buildings are located on the Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. Work is conducted independently, but with the support and general supervision from the administrative staff located in the same general office space. Possibility of a hybrid telework, once fully trained.  Working hours can be flexibly scheduled between 8:00 and 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. 

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position a candidate will need the following core competencies:  

• Demonstrated ability to enter data quickly and accurately.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and strong mathematical and analytical skills

• Demonstrated open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic that includes a positive attitude, punctuality, and excellent attendance; takes responsibility and ownership for a problem, project, or issue; good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and productively manage time.

If this sounds like your skill set or one you would like to develop, please apply through Workplace Alaska to be part of our team!

To view the general description and example of duties for a College Intern 1 please go to the following link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Position Duties

Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in an undergraduate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter).

Special Note:
Academic transcripts and/or tuition billings may be construed as proof of enrollment.

Appointment and retention in this class series is restricted to students actively pursuing an undergraduate degree program in an accredited college and maintaining an academic load of at least six semester (eight quarter) credit hours per semester (quarter).

Students who have completed spring semester courses and are enrolled in fall semester courses are considered to be attending college during the summer regardless of whether or not summer courses are taken.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

College Intern

The College Intern position is intended for students currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited post-secondary college in an undergraduate degree program.

In your application, you should: 

-Document your GPA, and 

-Describe your relevant education and work or volunteer experiences as they pertain to the job description above. 

-Provide any other information requested in the job description 

-Attach any required documents such as a cover letter

In addition, your application will be reviewed to determine if you possess the experience and strengths we are seeking in an employee.

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 credit hours completed. Copies of transcripts will be required at the time of interview.

EDUCATION 

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION 
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

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.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids 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.

NOTICE

If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

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 [email protected].

For applicant password assistance please visit:

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Other Qualifications

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

DeAnne Lincoln

Accountant 3

Phone: 907-328-6110 

Fax: 907-459-7331

[email protected]