JOB TITLE: ARPA Specialist PAY GRADE: DOE
DEPARTMENT: ARPA Work Schedule: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: ARPA Manager & Compliance Manager Supervises: No
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: No
Federal Testing: No Open Date: June 23, 2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
WORKER COMPENSATION CLASS CODE: 8810 SUTA Code: 43-6014
SUMMARY OR PURPOSE:
The ARPA Specialist will assist in the communication, maintenance and processing of all grant-related duties to support the ARPA department, other related departments and the members of Native Village of Barrow.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist both ARPA and compliance manager in all administrative duties.
- Communicate between various departments within Native Village of Barrow regarding ARPA.
- Performs clerical duties including typing, filing, completion of simple forms and ARPA applications.
- Operates office machines including copiers, scanners, phone and voicemail systems, personal computers, and other standard office equipment.
- Responds to incoming calls, emails and queries from members, clients or individuals from outside entities.
- Copies, sorts, and files records related to office activities, business transactions, and other matters.
- Prepare letters, memos, forms, and reports according to written or verbal instructions.
- Sorts incoming mail and delivers to appropriate department or individual, processes outgoing mail.
- Maintains filing systems both manually and electronically.
- Track expenses and the projects budget with assistance of the managers.
- Keep documents updated with compliance rules, regulations and policies of all required entities.
- Manages calendars and schedules appointments.
- Assist in monitoring and solving any issues related to the department.
- Process and track applications for various ARPA programs.
- Works in collaboration with the team members.
- Updates management of project progress and status.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to type at least 45 words per minute.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors and calmly address conflicts and misunderstandings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate a computer, telephone, copiers and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, may include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, & other related-system software.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Clerical experience preferred.
- Inupiat speaking preferred.
- Valid Alaska Driver’s License preferred.
As a federally recognized sovereign Tribe and authorized P.L. 93-638 Compactor, Native Village of Barrow gives preference for training and employment to qualified candidates who are Alaskan Natives and/or American Indian.
native village of barrow is an alcohol and drug free workplace.