Job Details

Salary: $27.37 - $34.88 Hourly

Location : Anchorage, AK

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 2024-01088

Department: Anchorage Health Department

Division: Environmental Health Serv

Opening Date: 12/23/2024

Closing Date: 1/14/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

LOCATION: 825 L Street

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

Example of Duties

Under direct supervision, reviews permit applications and plans. approves permits, and inspects public facilities including food establishments. hotels/motels. school food service, Habilitative Care and Correctional Community residential establishments, Assisted Living Facilities, cosmetologically establishments, public and commercial swimming pools and spas, marijuana retail stores and assures compliance 'With AMC Title 15 and 16; applies sanitation standards; takes enforcement action as necessary including Notices of Violation, citations and preparation and presenting cases at hearing/court. Investigates complaints about possible food borne illness; responds to complaints regarding food establishments, pools and spas, housing complaints, noise, smoking in public places, hotel/motel mold and pesticide applications. Provides technical assistance and public health education to pennit holders, their employees and to the public. Updates Air Quality Index spreadsheet, website, and phone message.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in environmental science, epidemiology, investigation of food borne illness, public health sanitation inspections or a related field of which one (1) year is as an Environmental Sanitarian I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline and three (3) years of experience in environmental science, epidemiology, investigation of food borne illness, public health sanitation inspections or a related field of which one (1) year is as an Environmental Sanitarian I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline and one (1) year of experience as an Environmental Sanitarian I with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.

All Applicants must possess and/or obtain:

• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Municipality of Anchorage Certification as a Designated Peace Officer within six (6) months of hire.
• Certified Pool/spa Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Inspection Officer Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• State of Alaska Certification as a Pesticide Applicator within six (6) months of hire.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Preference will be given to candidates that possess:

• Certification as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
• Registered Sanitarian (RS) through National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or recognized equivalent preferred.

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:
Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-###-####.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) ###-#### during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) ###-####

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 11 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to

01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current Municipality of Anchorage employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA)?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High school Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.
• Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline

04

Please select which best describes your level of experience in environmental science, epidemiology, investigation of food borne illness, public health sanitation inspections, or a related field.

• None
• Some, but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

06

Do you possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one by time of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently possess a valid Municipality of Anchorage Designated Peace Officer certification or have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently possess a valid Pool/Spa Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator certification or have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you currently possess a valid Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Inspection Officer certification or have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of working experience as an Environmental Sanitarian I with the Municipality of Anchorage or equivalent elsewhere?

• Yes
• No

Required Question