What you will be doing:
The incumbent of this position will work under the direction of the Division Operations Manager. They will be required to perform journey level professional work in the development, negotiation and administration of leases and/or related legal agreements for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) as well as the Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG). The incumbent drafts leasing contracts, contract amendments, use agreements, permits, and right-of-way agreements, stipulates terms of contracts, calculates square footage, and also computes rental fees.

Our organization, mission and culture:
Our mission: To provide, maintain and operate safe, secure, high quality facilities, training areas and ranges for the Alaska Army National Guard on a cost effective basis that meets or exceeds unit mission requirements, environmental compliance standards and energy efficiencies.
Our culture: The Facilities Maintenance Office (FMO) focus is on safety, working to provide employees in all areas with a safe and healthful working environment. We strive to improve processes that enhance the overall success of DMVA by providing excellent customer service to the citizens of Alaska.

The benefits of joining our team:
This position is part of the Facilities Management Office (FMO) section of the Alaska Army National Guard. This division falls under the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs. FMO works closely with all other DMVA divisions and federal entities. Duties in this position will provide multiple opportunities to hone your skills and build your knowledge and competencies.

The working environment you can expect:
The Facility Management Office is located on the edge of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)/Camp Carroll where you may use guard facilities to include no cost gym, a café for breakfast and lunch needs, and on post trails for walking, biking, and running. The base is also close to Eagle River and the Tikahtnu shopping district. It is also common to see moose, fox, lynx, and bear from your office window.

Who we are looking for:
We are looking for applicants with these knowledge, strengths and abilities:

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining self-motivated, adaptable to changing priorities and remaining on task.
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Ability to use logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation.
Knowledge of Data Systems: Ability to use systems that apply to the conception, specification, analysis, planning, development, installation, test, modification and use of data handling and computing systems in support of aerospace flight and ground systems.
Design: Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems.
Public Planning: Knowledge of functions, principles, methods, and techniques of public planning, including those related to community planning, outdoor recreation planning, and natural resource management, such as demand forecasting, environmental impact analysis, financial forecasting, and land use planning and zoning.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Progressively responsible experience and/or training which included interpreting, applying, and approving actions under the terms of contracts, leases, real estate transactions, loan documents, insurance policies, or other legal documents.

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.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Additional Required Information

At the time of interview, please provide:

• Three (3) written professional references, two of them having had supervisory experience over you. This list should include complete name, employer, title and daytime telephone numbers.
• Copies of your last three (3) performance evaluations or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are not available,

A cover letter IS REQUIRED to be attached to your application. Please introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in this position. In addition, please explain how your education and experience qualify you in meeting the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job posting. Write a paragraph highlighting each bulleted competency from the above listing (see Who we are looking for area).

Please note: The successful applicant may be required to travel in and out of Alaska for meetings, conferences and trainings.

Contact Information

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.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

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 Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

• 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

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