Administrative Assistant ; PCN

Overview

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways and Aviation is hiring an Administrative Assistant 1 in Nome to support field operations and maintain efficient office functions. The role is ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY and is part of the Western District operations.

• Provides administrative and technical support for the Western District Maintenance and Operations office, including accounting, procurement, financial tracking, and airport administrative duties.
• Assists the Administrative Assistant 3, District Superintendent, and Airport Manager with personnel actions, regulatory compliance, airport security training, and badging processes.
• Prepares, codes, and tracks expenditures, time sheets, travel documents, and stock requests while maintaining organized financial and administrative records.
• Acts as the main point of contact for the office—handling reception, correspondence, and communication with staff, contractors, and the public.
• Completes special projects and reports, supports airport and maintenance operations, and provides coverage for lead office functions as needed.

• Customer Service:
  Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
• Teamwork:
  Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, and trust; fosters commitment and a team culture.
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
• Attention to Detail:
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Health insurance, paid leave, and professional development opportunities are available for all State of Alaska employees. Job stability, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits support a long‑term career in a department that values every contribution.

The position is based in Nome, Alaska within the Western District. The daily work environment includes interactions with the Rural Airport Manager to assist with compliance‑related issues such as safety reports and inspections. You will also collaborate with regional administrative staff on budget functions and regularly work with the finance division to manage invoices and payments. Additionally, you will coordinate stock requests and purchasing needs with the supply section.

Name: Daniel Schacher, Maintenance and Operations Manager
Phone:
Email: daniel.schacher

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 or 465-4095 in Juneau or  (TTY) 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.