Job Details

Salary: $30.56 - $39.08 Hourly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00372
Department: Anchorage Health Department
Division: Housing and Homelessness Services
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Job Information

Open to the general public 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 AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department
LOCATION: 825 L Street
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Example of Duties

Compiles strategies and projections for long-range planning. Researches and recommends policy, best practice, and funding
opportunities for department activities related to behavioral health, substance misuse, human trafficking, domestic violence, and
underlying causes of homelessness. Drafts and provides supporting documentation for policy recommendations and researches
answers to questions from AHD administration, the Mayor and Assembly, and relevant Assembly Commissions. Evaluates
effectiveness of Municipal programs to address homelessness. Gathers and evaluates local, state, and national data and reports to
AHD administration, the Mayor and Assembly, and the general public. Organizes and ensures the distribution of critical
information/data. Leads research and development of grant proposals. Represents the department on relevant boards, committees
and coalitions. Responsible for enforcement of codes, regulations, and statues for homeless and transient shelters as well as
emergency shelter plans through inspections, investigations, enforcement, technical assistance, training, agency coordination,
development of standards and for license or permit issuance recommendation. Perform other related duties as assigned.
The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (AHD) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position.

OR

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position.

OR

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

Some positions may require:

• A valid State of Alaska Driver's License at time of hire.
• Municipality of Anchorage Certification as a Designated Peace Officer within six (6) months of hire.

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, 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. All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

All required licenses and certifications must remain current for the duration 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 Forms 214, DD Forms 256, NGB Forms 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 an applicant clicks 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 Standard 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
• 13 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 employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA)?
03

Which of the following best describes your level of completed education as it relates to the position?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline

04

How many years of experience do you have with data collection and reporting?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 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

How many of years of experience do you have doing social work, public administration and/or public health?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

07

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.
08

Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you currently posses a Municipality of Anchorage Certification as a Designated Peace Officer or the ability to get one within six (6) months of hire.

• Yes
• No

Required Question