Government jobs in Alaska

[stiffnecked]

I'd jump at a chance to be a State of Alaska Park Ranger. That's a sweet job. Much better than being a city planner.

[RayinAK]

Originally Posted by stiffnecked

I'd jump at a chance to be a State of Alaska Park Ranger. That's a sweet job. Much better than being a city planner.

Yes, that's a good job. Troopers and fireman do very well, too.

[jcsnoball]

Indeed it is a sweet gig. However, if their looking to change up careers, that would make it near impossible to land something here, thus confirming his orginal comment of how hard it might be to break into the government job sector here in AK.

[BudinAk]

Originally Posted by dcdc2009a

My being in government sector as a state employee, I'm looking into government jobs in Alaska. I've seen that the state is on a hiring freeze which doesn't surprise me.

Be that as it may, in lower 48s, especially in metropolitan areas, getting a government job is next to impossible if you are not a local of the state/county/city, and is highly competitive. I suspect it will be the same in Alaska especially from someone out of state.....

Anyone have any opinion about government jobs in Alaska? State, municipal or even federal?


However, I would add that it's the getting job that's difficult, but once you are in I think it's more slow paced, you get more leave times, it tends to be more stable than private sector. I think keeping a job in easier than getting a job in the government. Is it similar in Alaska?

One thing to bear in mind: I've been told that the State of Alaska hiring freeze does not apply for positions that pertain to "life, fire, or safety". IE: state troopers, corrections officers, fire fighters, paramedics, etc...
I agree with the highlighted portion of quote above...in my experience, that's true. I also have found the benefits are generally better: pension, medical, dental, etc.

Bud

[RayinAK]

Something else to consider, and that's the state of the economy and the state of PERS. I have no idea if money for PERS have been allocated recently, but a couple of years ago PERS was on the red. Anybody knows what's going on? According to the PERS web site, everything is fine, however.