Accountant 4 (Central Region Project Control Chief)Position Summary: The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Program Management and Administration is seeking an Accountant 4 to serve as Project Control Chief for all Central Region capital projects. This role manages, coordinates, and directs programming and budget management for highway, aviation, maintenance, and facilities projects, ensuring adherence to federal and program goals, regulations, and timely processing of funding needs.ResponsibilitiesWhat you will be doing: Manage, coordinate, and direct programming and budget management for all Central Region capital projects, providing ongoing professional, budgetary, and administrative support and consultative services to the Regional Director, Design and Construction Directors, support group Chiefs, and Project Managers.Provide professional, budgetary, and administrative support and consultative services to senior leadership and project managers, ensuring adherence to policies and guidelines and timely processing of funding needs.Organizational OverviewDOT&PF oversees 237 airports, 9 ferries serving 33 communities, over 5,600 miles of highway, and 839 public facilities. The mission is to Keep Alaska Moving, focusing on collaboration and coordination to deliver a modern, adaptable transportation system.BenefitsEmployees benefit from career growth opportunities, professional development, training programs, and mentorship, working on groundbreaking projects across Alaska's diverse terrain. The department offers a dynamic and diverse work environment with competitive benefits.Working EnvironmentLocation: 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage (part‑time in‑state telework options available with supervisor approval).QualificationsSupervision: Plans, distributes, and monitors work assignments; sets task priorities; evaluates performance and provides feedback; ensures staff are appropriately selected and developed; exercises authority to recommend or take action on hiring, promotion, discipline, or discharge.Organizational Awareness: Understands mission, functions, and systems, working effectively within policies and procedures.Grants Management: Knowledge of grant laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., OMB circulars, Code of Federal Regulations).Analysis and Assessment: Uses IT to collect and analyze data, maintaining and disseminating information.Financial Analysis: Applies financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling—including earned value management and evaluation of key financial indicators.Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of GAAP, accounting cycle, and preparation of worksheets and financial statements.Reasoning: Applies analytical reasoning to interpret data and draw conclusions.Technical Competence: Applies technical knowledge acquired through training or on‑the‑job experience and advises others on technical issues.EEO StatementThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.Contact InformationProgram Management and Administration(907) 465‑2080PO Box 110201, Juneau, Alaska 99811Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll‑free number)(907) 465‑4095 (Juneau and out‑of‑state callers)#J-18808-Ljbffr