ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE III

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) Union and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Finance
HOURS OF WORK: Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
LOCATION: 632 W 6th Ave, Ste 300. Anchorage, AK

Example of Duties

The Administrative Representative III will provide a wide range of Customer Service. The primary position duties are reviewing and processing Senior Citizen, Residential, Disabled Veteran and Military, Service/Widow and Widower Exemptions by using tools to analyze and investigate data from municipal databases as well as outside sources, this information will be used to determine eligibility of pertinent exemptions based off Municipal Code and Alaska Statue. Ability to interpret and apply Municipal Code regarding exemptions and ensuring that applicants meet the qualifications necessary to receive an exemption. Skills to offer recommendations to unqualified applicants for possible removal of exemption that align with departmental standards and policies. The Administrative Representative III will also ensure the owner of the record is up to date within the municipal database and will be offering, support to the Board of Equalization, and be a key source of support for the Administrative Representative II to ensure customers are receiving the quality care that they expect.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and three (3) years of customer service experience or equivalent.

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:
Once an applicant clicks on the Apply link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicants profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alaska Time.