Accountant II (00-5678)



Job Details

Accountant II (00-5678)
Employer

State of Alaska

Salary

$455,000.00 Monthly

Location

Juneau, AK

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

00433

Department

Administration

Division

Administrative Services

Opening Date

08/06/2013

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description


The Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health is recruiting for a full-time Public Health Nurse III

This position functions as the Public Health Nurse III for Seward, Alaska in the South Central Region of Alaska, and provides services to the communities of Hope and Moose Pass.  

Seward and communities served in this area are accessible by vehicle. This nurse III lives in Seward, traveling to these communities as well as Kenai and Anchorage a few times throughout the year.
 
This is a one-nurse Health Center located in Seward, also staffed with a full time Office Assistant II.
 
The primary purpose of this PHN III position is to provide expert level individual, population and systems based public health nursing services. These services include disease prevention and health promotion and protection for all members of the population, particularly vulnerable groups, utilizing nursing and public health best practices.

We are looking for the following demonstrated Knowledge and Experience:
  • Specialized clinical knowledge of nursing skills and practice;
  • Sound knowledge of public health philosophy, principles, and practices as related to public health with a special focus on population-based individual, community, and system care;
  • Able to maintain a strong working knowledge of Public Health Nursing and Nursing Administration Scope & Standards of Practice;
  • High degree of interpersonal relationship/collaboration skills;
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills, presentation skills, and skills in adult learning concepts;
  • Strong organizational skills, such as the ability to prioritize and organize workload, time, materials, and resources;
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to manage change;
  • Critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills;
  • Strong computer skills, ability to use computer programs for email, word processing, internet searches, producing, and carrying out web-based, long-distance learning;
  • Sound judgment and decision-making skills;
  • Self-motivated, works independently, completes projects, and works within the team environment;
  • Knows when to seek consultation and support, and does so as needed;
  • Provides exceptional customer service to both our Section of Public Health Nursing employees and the communities we serve;
  • Goes the extra mile to get the job done;
  • The interest and ability to practice public health nursing across many cultures.
  • A commitment to excellence in public health nursing practice.
Links of Interest: 
For information about the Division of Public Health, the Section of Public Health Nursing, please click on the hyperlinks.

Partner links:
http://www.sewardchamber.org/
http://www.alaskasealife.org/
http://www.hopealaska.info/
http://www.moosepassalaska.com/

Please Read Carefully
This position requires Alaska Professional Registered Nurse Licensure or that the applicant be eligible to receive a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska as well as the incumbent have a valid Alaska Driver's License prior to starting the job.
 
If you feel you embody these strengths, then we want to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of accounting theories, concepts, principles, and methods.

Some knowledge of data processing as applied to financial control and accounting systems.

Skill in analyzing accounts, interpreting the significance and interrelationships of financial data, and preparing accurate, complete, and concise financial reports and statements.

Ability to prepare sound financial management recommendations to organization managers.

Ability to analyze and implement improvements to manual and/or automated financial systems.

Ability to provide guidance to clerical and technical employees in the practical application of accounting theories, concepts, principles, and methods.

Ability to provide guidance in using specific procedures to find, review, or change accounting data in financial control and accounting systems.

Ability to instruct, supervise, and evaluate employees.

Ability to communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing.

Additional Required Information

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Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

Insurance Benefits
  • Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
    • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State:   See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.
      • AVTEC
      • Confidential
      • Correctional Officers
      • Marine Engineers
      • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
      • Supervisory
      • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman’s Union
      • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
    • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts.  Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
      • General Government
      • Labor, Trades and Crafts
      • Public Safety Employees Association
      • Masters, Mates & Pilots
  • Employer paid $2,000 Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
Optional Insurance Benefits
  • Group-based insurance premiums for
    • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
    • Long-term and short-term disability
    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
    • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
    • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
  • Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
  • Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
  • Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
  • Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
  • Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
  • Note:  The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/retirement/index.html for additional information
 
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
  • Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
  • Eleven paid holidays a year
  • Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information

Employer
State of Alaska
Address
PO Box 110201

Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone
1-800-587-0430
907-465-4095
Website
http://workplace.alaska.gov

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