Regional Supervisor (Juneau) Salary: $3,483.75 Biweekly Location: Juneau, AK Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 53307 Department: Governors Office Division: Elections Opening Date: 03/19/2026 Closing Date: 4/12/2026 5:00 PM Alaska Position Open To All Applicants Bargaining Unit: Exempt Range: 21
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The Division of Elections is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to guide our Region I team in Juneau! This position serves as the Region I Election Supervisor, a key role responsible for ensuring fair, secure, and efficient elections across a vast and diverse region of Alaska. As a working member of the Division of Elections senior management team, the supervisor oversees the full scope of planning, coordination, administration, and execution of election operations for the Region I Office.
The Region I Election Supervisor oversees state and federal elections for 64 precincts spanning Southeast Alaska, Cordova, Seward, the Kodiak Island Borough, and the southern Kenai Peninsula. This includes ensuring that every voting location is fully equipped with ballots, supplies, and functioning equipment, and that each site is appropriately staffed to successfully conduct elections.
This role is both strategic and hands-on. The supervisor develops and delivers training for full-time staff, temporary employees, election workers, and regional board members each election cycle. Regular travel throughout Southeast Alaska, Kodiak, and the Kenai Peninsula is required to conduct trainings, and strong public speaking skills are required.
In addition to operational responsibilities, the supervisor contributes to the continuous improvement of election processes by assisting in the revision of forms, policies, and procedures, and by participating in the review of statutes, regulations, and legislative impacts.
Due to the high-profile and time-sensitive nature of elections, this position requires strict adherence to statutory deadlines. The ability to interpret and apply complex federal and state laws and policies is critical to success.
Important note on compensation: While this position is typically ineligible for overtime, it becomes eligible for overtime during the critical election period - specifically, for the two weeks leading up to and the two weeks following the primary and general elections.
Our organization, mission, and culture: The Division of Elections is committed to maintaining public confidence in the electoral process by administering voter registration and elections with the highest professional standards. We value integrity, security, accuracy, and fairness. This is a supervisory, working manager role that combines leadership with active participation in voter registration and election management.
The ideal candidate will bring:
The benefits of joining our team: This position provides meaningful work in support of our mission and offers the opportunity to work alongside a small team dedicated to providing these essential services to Alaskans.
The working environment you can expect: This position is located at 9101 Mendenhall Mall Rd, Ste 3 in Juneau, Alaska. The work environment is friendly, professional, and collaborative, with regular interaction with colleagues, municipal clerks, other state agencies, and the public.
A successful applicant will address the following competencies in their application package:
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. This includes the ability to maintain consistent formatting conventions while editing documents, the ability to create and utilize information saved across multiple spreadsheets and the ability to "merge" information from spreadsheets into Word documents/forms.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from various backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to individual differences.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Self-Management: Sets well-defined realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrated responsible behavior.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from a four-year undergraduate post-secondary institution.
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Additional Required Information Cover Letter and Supplemental Questions: Completion of the supplemental questionnaire and a cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should be in a standard business format and highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the skills and abilities listed in the job description and supplemental questions.
Please attach the required documents to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, submit your application online and email the required documents to the contact email provided in the job posting.
The following attachments are required at the time of application:
Your complete application package, including cover letter, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you do not provide a cover letter as required, your application package may be determined to be incomplete and will not advance to the next phase of the recruitment and selection process.
Interview: Applicants invited for an interview will be required to provide the following at the time of interview:
EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information Carol Beecher, Director State of Alaska, Division of Elections PHONE: 907-465-4611 FAX: 907-465-3203 Email: elections@alaska.gov
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 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 https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
AVTEC
Confidential Correctional Officers
Marine Engineers
Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
Supervisory Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatmans 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
Retirement Benefits
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
01 Do you have work experience that demonstrates your ability to work in an environment with tight deadlines and frequent interruptions while producing consistent quality work? Yes | No
02 Do you have work experience that demonstrates your ability to organize, set priorities, and manage multiple tasks while working under a deadline? Yes | No
03 Do you have experience that demonstrates your ability to proficiently utilize a computer and software such as Microsoft Word and Excel for the creation of documents, spreadsheets, merges and other materials? Yes | No
04 Do you have experience supervising staff and that demonstrates your ability to be an effective leader? Yes | No
05 Do you have experience using effective communication skills and preparing clear, concise written and oral information to explain detailed procedures? Yes | No
06 Are you able to engage in lively situations, which might include working with the public where tact, patience, and understanding are required? Yes | No
07 Do you have experience applying, interpreting, and explaining policies, procedures, regulation, and/or statutes? Yes | No
08 Are you comfortable traveling throughout Alaska, which may include rural communities? Yes | No
09 Do you have experience running/working a booth at a public conference/convention? Yes | No
10 Are you comfortable with public speaking and training large groups? Yes | No
11 Are you comfortable being a public representative of the Division of Elections management team? Yes | No
Required Question Employer: State of Alaska Address: PO Box 110201, Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone: (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number) / (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website: http://workplace.alaska.gov/