• Job Description

  Req#: 4467079

  Job Description

  The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Administrative Services is recruiting for a Data Processing Manager 3 located in Juneau!

  What you will be doing:

  Under the general direction of the Division Director, the Data Processing Manager 3 (DPM3) serves as the agency Information Technology (IT) lead, with responsibility for leading or conducting analysis and making recommendations on division and department goals and policies, regulations, short- and long-range planning, efficient management of IT resources, and effective execution of program or service delivery. This position provides professional level IT support that will have a positive impact on not just department staff but individuals throughout the state that utilize the resources we manage and protect to maintain.
  
  Our organization, mission and culture:
  The Division of Administrative Services (DAS) provides efficient, cost effective and customer-oriented administrative services to support the ADFG mission of scientific integrity and sustainable fish and wildlife management. Our division values work-life balance, intellectual curiosity, competency and working together while maintaining individuality.
  
  The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.
  
  The benefits of joining our team:
  The DAS IT section provides a welcoming and professional environment to anyone interested in being a key contributor to the department. This position will oversee a group of dedicated technical and professional level staff that produce high-quality work, allowing the department to function efficiently. We are open to new ideas and collaborating internally and with other agencies to grow and explore technological advancements.
  
  The working environment you can expect:
  This position is located in the Juneau ADFG Headquarters building next to the boardwalk, which provides ample parking and a great place to walk during breaks. The successful candidate can expect to interact with other ADFG and OIT staff regularly using all available platforms. Many of the DAS staff choose to still come to the office, which contributes to the positive and interactive atmosphere.
  
  Who we are looking for:
  The IT Manager is a key leadership role in the Division of Administrative Services in the department and will represent us in internal and external meetings. To be successful in this position our ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

  • Ability to assign specific programming tasks, sets deadlines for completion of those tasks, schedule work, and hire new staff when needed.
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving using a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or manage a situation using knowledge and experience and is not afraid to contact other references and use resources as necessary.
  • Customer and quality focus by anticipating, monitoring, and meeting the needs of customers and responding to them in an effective, appropriate manner. Committing to identifying customers’ apparent and underlying needs, and continually seeking to provide the highest quality service and product to your customers.
  • Accountability – taking responsibility for your actions and decisions and demonstrating commitment to accomplishing work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
  • Adaptability – adjusting planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
  • Ability to follow mainstream trends in technology such as virtualization of servers, networking and storage.

  To view the general description and example of duties for a Data Processing Manager 3 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

  Special Note:

  Valid Driver's license preferred.
  
  
  

  Minimum Qualifications

  Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Information Technology Program Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of an IT program to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities (for example, benefits management, life cycle management, program governance). Technical Expertise: Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solve using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area. Enterprise Architecture: Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods of enterprise architecture to align information technology (IT) strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization. Cost Estimation and Analysis: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods used to determine, estimate, and analyze costs, including determining life cycle costs, application of cost models, and evaluation of cost realism. Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities; implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Information Resources Strategy and Planning: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of information technology (IT) assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, such as IT baseline assessment, interagency functional analysis, contingency planning, and disaster recovery. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training in information technology or a similar field with progressively responsible professional experience that developed expertise in one or more IT functions and the provision of IT services to business and public users and includes prior supervisory responsibility. Special Note “Training” means the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. “Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment. “Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. Positions may be identified as being significantly involved in the following options: operations; programming/analysis; specialized support, such as technical services, data communications, data base (DBMS) administration information management, etc. Systems software and hardware used must have been equivalent in size and complexity to computer systems used by the State of Alaska. Recruitment and selection may be based on the areas of needed expertise in the agency in which the vacancy exists.

  For some positions in these job classes a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.
  

  Additional Required Information

  A cover letter is required for this position.

  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  Please provide at time of application submission:

  • Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualification
  • Cover letter

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

  • Three (3) professional references with current daytime contact information.

  COVER LETTER

  A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the key responsibilities and desired strengths listed in the job description. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

  
  

  EDUCATION

  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 units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.

  
  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 when applying.

  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 .

  WORK EXPERIENCE

  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. 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 aides 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

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  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 recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
  
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  Contact Information

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

  
  

  Bonnie Jensen

  Director, Administrative Services

  Phone: (907) 465-3497

  bonnie.jensen@alaska.gov

  
  

• About the company

  The Alaska State Troopers, officially the Division of Alaska State Troopers, is the state police agency of the US state of Alaska.

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