Division Manager

North Slope Borough, AK

$93K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency, or 12 years of education and work-related experience.
  • Four years of experience adhering to rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Two years of experience in financial management or budget preparation.
  • Two years of supervisory experience in a relevant field.
  • One year of experience with AS/400 JD Edwards software.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing division programs and policies.
  • Improve services and programs within the division.
  • Prepare and monitor the annual departmental budget.
  • Supervise and coordinate staff development and evaluations.
  • Travel to NSB villages as needed for operational work.
  • Ensure compliance in document preparation and accuracy.
  • Advise management on administrative matters and concerns.

Benefits

  • No-cost health care coverage for employees, including major medical, preventive care, vision, dental, and prescription drugs.
Full Job Description
Salary: $3,597.86 Biweekly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 16-25-045
Department: Public Works
Division: Fuel & Natural Gas
Opening Date: 06/30/2025
Closing Date: 7/11/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose

Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the division within the department through management of the division.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Assist in the development and may make recommendations on division programs, policies, procedures, and organizational structure.

Assist in the development and improvement of services and programs within the division.

Assist in the preparation of the annual Departmental budget and monitor the annual budget for the division.

Recruit, supervise, coordinate staff development programs, evaluate staff, and monitor operations to identify and resolve problem areas relating to staffing and scheduling.

Travel to and work within the NSB villages as required.

Maintain cooperative working relations with the villages, other departments, and outside agencies.

Monitor all document preparation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Advise management staff, the Deputy Director and/or the Director of the department of administrative matters and concerns.

Attend various meetings, hearings, or sessions as required.

Assist with the implementation of grants and state programs or contracts when necessary.

May negotiate and prepare contracts and ensures prompt payment.

Monitor current contracts ongoing in the division.

Maintain the division's database, statistics and library.

Review and approve of all purchases.

Collect, compile, and analyze financial data and administrative information; prepare and submit various reports as required.

Reconcile transactions and financial activities according to policies and resolves differences; reviews financial and accounting records and corrects errors as required.

Monitor, review and approve departmental travel and timesheets, process personnel documents.

Respond to requests for information; provide technical information to staff, departments, and outside entities as authorized.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.

Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.

Knowledge of principles and practices of government accounting and mathematical computations.

Knowledge of project and grant management principles and techniques.
Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and Borough policies and procedures.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard software.

Skill in supervision, coordinating staff, and delegating tasks and authority.

Skill in correcting and updating financial and accounting information systems.

Skill in the maneuvering and data entry into the iSeries, JDE Software.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D/, or a combination of 12 years of education and work related experience.

Four years work experience in applying rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures;

Three years of work experience with a PC using common software applications;

Two years of work experience in accounting, financial management, and/or budget preparation;

Two years of supervisory work experience;

Two years of work experience with compiling statistical records and reports;

One year of work experience with AS/400 JD Edwards;

Applicant must pass a criminal history background check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Unit. (HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY)

Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within the probationary period.
Ability to pass FBI fingerprint background check within 60 days of hire. (Police only)

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
  • Yes, I understand and agree
  • No, I do not agree

02

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Which best describes your level of education?
  • Some high school
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate

04

How many years of work experience in applying rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

05

If you do have at least four years of work experience in applying rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.
06

How many years of work experience with a PC utilizing common software applications, do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

07

If you do have at least three years of work experience with a PC utilizing common software applications, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
08

How many years of work experience in accounting, financial management, and/or budget preparation do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

09

If you do have at least two years of work experience in accounting, financial management, and/or budget preparation, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
10

How many years of supervisory work experience do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

11

If you do have at least two years of supervisory work experience, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position(s) you held, company, dates of employment, and number of employees supervised.
12

How many years of work experience in compiling statistical records and reports do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

13

If you do have at least two years of work experience compiling statistical records and reports, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
14

How many years of work experience using AS/400 JD Edwards software do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

15

If you do have at least one year of work experience using JD Edwards software, describe how you meet the qualification, and list the position you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.
16

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director Scott Danner or Immediate Supervisor James Aiken for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

17

If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
  • Father
  • Father-in-Law
  • Step-Father
  • Mother
  • Mother-in-Law
  • Step-Mother
  • Brother
  • Brother-in-Law
  • Step-Brother
  • Sister
  • Sister-in-Law
  • Step-Sister
  • Son
  • Son-in-Law
  • Step-Son
  • Daughter
  • Daughter-in-Law
  • Step-Daughter
  • Wife
  • Husband

18

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director Scott Danner or Immediate Supervisor James Aiken of this position?
  • Yes
  • No

19

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
  • Department Director
  • Immediate Supervisor

Required Question

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