Eligibility Technician ; PCN

What You Will Be Doing:

In this position, you will be part of the statewide Public Assistance Eligibility Team. Together, we will help Alaskan families, elders, and those in need reach higher levels of independence and self‑sufficiency. Eligibility Technicians assist the public by connecting them to a variety of public assistance programs and services our agency provides.

The Division of Public Assistance is committed to promoting self‑sufficiency and providing basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. At the Division of Public Assistance, we work for the common good of, and earn the respect of, the clients, families, and communities we serve. We honor cultural, geographic, and economic diversity and seek community involvement in our decisions and service delivery.

The Division of Public Assistance is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by providing staff training and encouraging career advancement within the agency. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and build knowledge and competencies to assist you in your future career goals. We believe in your career advancement and growth opportunities within our division. We provide a competitive benefit package, flexible work schedules, and job stability.

The work location is in Bethel, Alaska. The work location is in our Bethel office, located at 460 Ridgecrest Drive, Bethel, AK 99559. This position joins a statewide eligibility workflow team in local Public Assistance offices across the state.

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position‑specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers 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.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge acquired through formal training or extensive on‑the‑job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Self‑Management: Sets well‑defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments promptly; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK . The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.