Regulations Specialist 2 (083009)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing, is recruiting for a Regulations Specialist 2 located in Juneau!

What you will be doing:

This position utilizes a high degree of written and oral communication skills to work independently and collaboratively with program managers, the Department of Law, and the Office of the Governor regarding Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED), Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) regulations.

This position reviews, researches, interprets, analyzes, and recommends regulatory and statutory actions across all Division programs, and is responsible for posting public notices, and adopting appropriate regulations and directives to remain in compliance with state and federal standards. This position also acts as a subject matter expert on the division's Publication Team, and assists with public board meetings.

Our organization, mission and culture:

The mission of the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing is to inspire public confidence through balanced regulation of competent professional and business services. Our dynamic organization administers more than forty (40) licensing programs and assists twenty-one (21) licensing boards in fulfilling our mission.

We prize teamwork, flexibility, and positivity. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl

The benefits of joining our team:  

We foster personal growth, independent work, and professional judgement. Our office offers a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere with a strong emphasis on providing excellent customer service. Positions with the State of Alaska offer paid leave accrual, a comprehensive retirement plan, and competetive health, vision, and dental benefits.

The working environment you can expect: 

The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing is located in downtown Juneau on the 9th floor of the State Office Building located at 333 Willoughby Ave. Juneau, AK 99801.

The daily work environment is fast paced and offers many opportunities for professional growth. During the probationary period, working in office is required. Teleworking options are available to suited candidates of successfully complete the probationary period.

Who we are looking for:

• Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

• Reading: Understand and interpret written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.

• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

• Writing: Recognize or use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

• Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.

• Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.

• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in business administration, public administration, and/or knowledge of paralegal, legal, or administrative procedures.

Special Note:

"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

 "Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

 "Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for 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.

At time of application applicant(s) are requested to submit: 

• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) if using to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

• Cover letter (see Cover Letter blurb for format).

At time of interview applicants are requested to submit:

• Three (3) professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact numbers.

• Copies of your three (3) most recent performance evaluations.

COVER LETTER

The cover letter should be in standard business format and should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they relate to the desired traits listed in the job description above. Please attach the cover letter to your application.

Your cover letter will be used as a writing sample and will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you do not provide a cover letter as required, your application package may be determined to be incomplete and will not advance to the next phase of the recruitment and selection.

Please Note: This is not a traditional cover letter. It is expected that your letter will exceed one page in length in order to fully respond to the knowledge, skills and competencies. Please ensure that you have responded to the desired traits fully.

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 provided at the time of interview.

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.

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.

APPLICATION NOTICE

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

NOTICE

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. 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.

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 1-800-587-4095 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.  

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.

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

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

Melissa Dumas

Admin Operations Manager

melissa.dumas@alaska.gov