Salary: $41.19 Hourly
Location : Bethel, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 55283
Department: Labor & Workforce Development
Division: Employment and Training Services
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Employment and Training Services
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 14

Job Description
This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training Services, is recruiting for an
Employment Services Technician 1 located in Bethel!
No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 14.

What You Will Be Doing:
The Employment Services Technician 1 (Career Guide) participates in strengthening Alaska's workforce and encouraging economic development by providing career planning services to high school seniors in the Kuspuk and Lower Yukon School Districts. This position requires critical thinking skills, presentation and public speaking skills, problem solving skills, interpersonal and customer service skills, and independent work strategies while utilizing a variety of computer databases and software. The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitating youth-specific workshops on Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills/Mock Interviews, Soft Skills, Job Searching, and Labor Market Information
• Assisting youth with career exploration to enter the workforce, attend training or join the military, including providing one-on-one advising by traveling to assigned schools
• Planning and coordinating FAFSA nights for in-school youth and assisting with FAFSA completion
• Partnering with agencies, employers, schools, military recruiters, other Career Guides and counselors to provide culturally affirming mentorship to high school seniors

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The Division of Employment and Training Services is devoted to comprehensive workforce development for both its staff and customers. Your training will include on-the-job learning with seasoned staff, as well as formal training via online video modules, ongoing webinar, monthly trainings and biweekly check-in meetings as well as annual multi-day training opportunities. The work week for this position is Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours per day. The position requires travel to rural schools and some overnighting in schools. The State of Alaska offers generous paid leave, health benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
The Employment Services Technician 1 Career Guide is stationed in the YK Delta Job Center, 460 Ridgecrest Drive, Suite 112 in the Bethel Native Corporation (BNC) Building; our building has free parking with electrical plug-ins and is conveniently located next door to the AC grocery store. This position is customer service driven and involves case management of high school seniors - travel is required to Kuspuk School District and Lower Yukon School District villages.

Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities and other individual differences.
• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link:
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience such as providing employment services; coordinating training services; conducting skills assessments; making referrals to community support services; assisting individuals apply for federal/state financial assistance or benefits; providing services to the public; explaining policies, procedures, services, or requirements to the public; resolving customer complaints or problems; calculating costs, refunds, taxes, or benefits; providing written explanations, summaries, reports, or correspondence; or locating and inputting information into data systems such as reservation, ticketing, or application systems.
Additional Required Information
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY**
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet in order to be considered for employment at this time.

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

• A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, name of employer, and current daytime phone number(s).
• A copy of your last two (2) performance evaluations. If performance evaluations are unavailable, provide two (2) professional letters of recommendation from someone other than your three (3) professional references.
• A copy of your current valid Driver's License.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) 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 "" page.

Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If you're experiencing problems attaching to your application, or if you simply had forgotten, you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.

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 must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment. If you're unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, 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 is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

BARGAINING UNIT
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, you must mark that it does not apply to you.

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.

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

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:

For applicant password assistance please visit:

Contact Information
Jackie M. Hoffman
Employment Services Manager 1
Phone: 907-543-2210 ext. 3114
[email protected]
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.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (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 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)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qual