Position Overview: Afognak is committed to providing professional development opportunities to its Shareholders and Descendants.

The goal of the Apprentice program is to provide intensive on-the-job training to two highly motivated Shareholders/Descendants that are interested in working in pre-mid level positions in one of the areas that Afognak/Alutiiq does business. It is anticipated that through concentrated training and mentoring, the Apprentices will be qualified to enter their chosen fields after one year of on-the-job training. Apprentices are expected to work full-time (40 hours a week). The length of employment will be determined on a case-by-case basis to accommodate the Apprentices training needs but will not exceed a one-year period.

Apprentices can work in one of the following departments: Accounting, Construction, Information Technology, Operations & Maintenance, Human Resources, Business Development, Lands, or Security. Work locations vary depending on available work and the successful applicants areas of interests. Applicants must submit an Apprentice application form, Afognak employment application, and resume.

Requirements:

1. Voting Afognak Native Corporation Shareholders and their lineal descendants as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971, including legally adopted children are eligible to apply to the Apprentice Program. (43 U.S.C.A. §1601).
2. Must be a high school graduate or have a GED and be at least 18 years of age.
3. Must be a self-starter that is interested in learning the skills to succeed in a chosen field of work.
4. Must work well in a team environment and have excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

1. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
2. For Construction jobs – a valid driver’s license.

Contact:

• Katrina Nelson
  Afognak Native Corporation
  3909 Arctic Blvd., Ste. 400
  Anchorage AK 99503
  907-222-9585 fax

Salary & Status:

• DOE ~ Full-time

Shift & Duration:

• Day ~ Indeterminate

Job Application

• Download PDF application

Posted on September 21 ~ Viewed on September 27, 2009

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Afognak Native Corporation Shareholders, Alaska Natives and American Indians in all phases of employment. Alutiiq and its subsidiaries are EEO/AA employers.

Resumes and employment applications will be accepted only when there are open positions posted for which applicants are sought.

The Lands & Natural Resources Intern will compile geologic material (sand, gravel, rock) information from paper documents and assemble into a series of searchable database tables for use in the inventory and GIS applications. This position will last from July 1 through September 1, 2009. The skills intern will obtain are hands on building of a database for future inventory of Doyon material sales, and contracts of construction material sale agreements.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Lands & Natural Resources Intern will compile geologic material (sand, gravel, rock) information from paper documents and assemble into a series of searchable database tables for use in the inventory and GIS applications. This position will last from July 1 through September 1, 2009. The skills intern will obtain are hands on building of a database for future inventory of Doyon material sales, and contracts of construction material sale agreements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize existing hardcopy for data entry and spreadsheet assembly.

• Recognize important characteristics of hardcopy documents and select those criteria applicable to engineering properties of materials

Requirements KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand rock, soil and gravel characteristics as applied to construction projects.

• Must have skills to manipulate Excel and Access to create new tables for data entry.

• Must be very organized and have planning foresight.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a sophomore-junior in an undergrad engineering program.

• Must have knowledge of soils, civil engineering, properties of materials, and computer applications.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The majority of the work is performed in a professional office setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.

Department: Mayflower Catering

Hours/Shift: Full time, Exempt, 40 hrs/week

Pay Rate: (DOE)

Summary: Responsible for Meal-Planning, Food-Preparation, Inventory, Safety, HACCP / Food-Sanitation Activities, General Sanitation of the Kitchen, Cleanliness and Organization. Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements: AA degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited Culinary Institute. State of Alaska Food Handlers Card or obtain within one month of employment required. Valid Alaska Driver’s License, provide a copy of clean driving record and insurable under company automotive insurance Three years experience successfully cooking and baking from scratch; thorough knowledge of food and baking preparation techniques. Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment. Able to work independently and with a team. Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check. Preference shall be given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native / American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination Act.

Date Opened: 04/24/2009

Closing Date: Until filled

Contact Information: Submit completed application and resume in person at Calista Corporation, 301 Calista Court, Suite A, Anchorage, AK 99518, or send completed application and resume to the Human Resources Department by fax at 907-644-6374, or by email to hr@calistacorp.com

Contact Number: NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Kingston Environmental Services is seeking a Controller/Finance Manager in Kansas City, MO. This position will serve as a senior member of the management team, to assure accurate periodic production and analysis of company financial statements, leads improvements in financial processes, conducts financial operations analysis, provides support to management in decision making processes, and recommends strategies and tactics while proactively looking for ways to assist operations in achieving goals and objectives. This position will also work closely with Kingston’s Contract Management team covering a wide range of government contracting issues including: Indirect cost forecasts, structuring and analyzing records for compliance with FAR, analyzing systems and procedures for adequacy and compliance, developing policies and procedures, indirect cost audits, and external and internal audits. Work involves multiple deadlines, changing priorities and supervisory responsibilities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

-  Performing/overseeing all aspects of proper revenue recognition, accruals, EACs, A/R review and analysis, etc.);

-  Understanding and ensuring that business practices are in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, FAR, GAAP;

-  Ensuring timely and accurate financial compilation and reporting;

-  Analysis of business needs in the areas of job set up for new contract types (T&M, unit, cost plus)

-  Providing data and reporting formats for all types and levels of program and Operation reviews and preparing written and verbal reports to management regarding financial performance;

-  Expand cost pool processing;

-  Supervising financial staff and participating in company special projects.

-  Assist with the ongoing maintenance of the company’s Accounting system;

-  Other duties as assigned;

-  Duties may change from time to time at management’s discretion.

Highly desirable qualifications include:

-  Experience with Deltek Costpoint Accounting System

-  Experience with Cognos 8 reporting software

-  Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.

-  Minimum of 5 years related experience in Construction industry.

-  CPA or CMA desirable.

-  High level knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, advanced accounting theory and principles.

-  Excellent general ledger skills in an automated environment

-  Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail, good analytical and problem solving skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and good organizational skills.