Management and Program Assistant

Department of Transportation

Juneau, Alaska Full-time $55,263 – $92,980 Closes Jul 15, 2026

Summary

The duty location for this position is Juneau, AK. This position may be filled at the E or F Band.

Duties

  • Duties at the FV-0344-E Band: Performs basic and routine tasks under the general direction of the Office Manager, Frontline Manager, or Administrative Officer in day-to-day operations of the office.
  • Receives visitors and callers.
  • Ascertains the nature of the visit/call and directs the individual to the appropriate office/team.
  • Prepares various reports and composes and types routine correspondence such as letters and memorandums.
  • Reviews outgoing correspondence for grammatical and procedural accuracy.
  • May serve as the time and attendance focal point for the office.
  • Verifies time and attendance information and reports discrepancies to manager.
  • Ensures travel authorizations and other travel documents are prepared accurately and comply with regulatory guidelines.
  • Reviews office procurement requirements for supplies, equipment, and services.
  • Coordinates and prepares procurement requests utilizing various system applications.
  • Assists in a variety of administrative programs such as the government motor vehicle program, property accountability, office training program, and personnel program at the direction of management.
  • Examines current office practices and policies and recommends improvements.
  • Keeps staff current on procedural changes.
  • Utilizes a variety of software programs to accomplish assignments.
  • Provides files and records management oversight.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Duties at the FV-0344-F Band: Performs a combination of routine, multiple, and varying assignments under the limited direction of the Field Office and Frontline Management Team.
  • Assists Office Manager and Frontline Management Team, as well as the Administrative Officer, in day-to-day operations, and may act as a lead for other support staff to coordinate multiple assignments for the Field Office.
  • Performs back-up duties in the absence of the Administrative Officer.
  • Work activities typically support multiple projects/programs and contribute to the objectives of the organizational unit.
  • Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and perform administrative assignments for projects/programs.
  • Has a broad understanding of how administrative assignments contribute to organizational activities.
  • Responsible for compiling, tracking, and analyzing data; providing advanced computer assistance; scheduling meetings; preparing correspondence; providing written or oral explanation of organization policies; and coordinating the implementation of new office policies and systems.
  • Utilizes a variety of software programs to accomplish assignments.
  • Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time, and coordinates as needed with the Office Manager, Frontline Management Team, and Administrative Officer to prioritize assignments and use assigned resources.
  • Often helps others plan and identify resources to accomplish projects/programs/tasks.
  • May provide recommendations to improve work processes.
  • Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of the Office Manager, Frontline Management Team, or Administrative Officer.
  • Identifies and informs Office Manager, Frontline Management Team, Administrative Officer, and/or other employees of problems/issues that require their attention and helps them develop and recommend solutions.
  • Provides guidance to lower level administrative support staff for handling routine problems and issues.
  • Utilizes the government travel system as necessary, and assures compliance with established procedures and cost accounting data.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Education is not qualifying at this grade level and may not be substituted for experience.

Required Documents

  • If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your online application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.
  • Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to 907-271-5367 on or before the closing date of this announcement.
  • Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
  • If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of.
  • Action) containing information in.
  • Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.
  • You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application.
  • If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
  • If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

About this role

The Management and Program Assistant position and is based in Juneau, Alaska. The duty location for this position is Juneau, AK.

Day to day, the work involves duties at the FV-0344-E Band: Performs basic and routine tasks under the general direction of the Office Manager, Frontline Manager, or Administrative Officer in day-to-day operations of the office. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this Management and Program Assistant position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Management and Program Assistant position in Juneau, Alaska, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

Competitiveness for this Management and Program Assistant role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Juneau, Alaska, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Transportation
Job Type Full-time
Location Juneau, Alaska
Salary $55,263 – $92,980
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 15, 2026
Posted Jun 27, 2026
Source ID AAL-AVS-26-AKWL-99359
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