Environmental Sanitarian I - Range 12 / Amea

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ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIAN I - Range 12 / AMEA

Salary

$50,772.80 - $64,771.20 Annually

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2023-09045

Department

Anchorage Health Department

Division

Environmental Health Serv

Opening Date

08/16/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

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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 AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department

DIVISION: Environmental Health Services.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 825 L Street

Example of Duties

Under direct supervision, reviews permit applications, approves permits, and inspects public facilities including food establishments, hotels/motels, school food service, Habilitative Care and Correctional Community residential establishments, Assisted Living Facilities, cosmetological establishments, public and commercial swimming pools and spas, marijuana retail stores, and assures compliance with AMC Title 15 and 16; applies sanitation standards; may participate and assist, with supervision, in enforcement action. Responds to 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 permit holders, their employees and to the public. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) 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 Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline and experience in environmental science, epidemiology, investigation of food borne illness, public health sanitation inspections or a related field.

OR

Associate’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline and two (2) years of experience in environmental science, epidemiology, investigation of food borne illness, public health sanitation inspections or a related field.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in environmental science, epidemiology, investigation of food borne illness, public health sanitation inspections or a related field.

All Applicants Must Possess And/or Obtain

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Inspection Officer Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Municipality of Anchorage Certification as a Designated Peace Officer within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska driver’s license with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Certified Pool/spa Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification within six (6) months of hire.

Preferences

Certification as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Registered Sanitarian (RS) through National Environmental Health Association or a recognized equivalent is 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 http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. 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 MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf)

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 www.GovernmentJobs.com 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 1-855-524-5627.

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) 343-4442 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) 343-4571

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

Health / Medical Benefits

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

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 http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

01

Please indicate your highest level of education.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a different field
• High School, GED or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline.
• Associates degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline.
• Associates degree in a different field.

02

Please Indicate your level of experience.

• At least 2 years experience in environmental science, epidemiology, investigation of food borne illness, or public health sanitation inspections or a related field.
• At least 4 years experience in environmental science, epidemiology, investigation of food borne illness, or public health sanitation inspections or a related field.
• Less than 2 years experience in environmental science, epidemiology, investigation of food borne illness, or public health sanitation inspections or a related field.

03

Do you have a Current Alaska driver's license at time of hire or the ability to obtain one.

• No
• Yes

04

Do you hold the Certification as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Registered Sanitarian (RS) through National Environmental health Association or a recognized equivalent. If yes, please indicate the certification.

05

The successful candidate must hold a Designated Peace Officer certification or be able to obtain this certification within 6 months of hire.

• I hold a Municipality of Anchorage Designated Peace Officer certification.
• I do not hold a Municipality of Anchorage Designated Peace Officer certification, but I can obtain this certification within 6 months of hire

06

The successful candidate must hold a Certified Pool/spa Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification within six (6) months of hire.

• I do not hold a Certified Pool/spa Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification, but I can obtain this certification within 6 months of hire
• I hold a Certified Pool/spa Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification,

07

The successful candidate must hold a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Inspection Officer Certification within six (6) months of hire.

• I hold a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Inspection Officer Certification.
• I do not hold a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Inspection Officer Certification, but I can obtain this certification within 6 months of hire.

08

Please describe your experience in environmental science, epidemiology, investigation of food borne illness, public health sanitation inspections or a related field referencing positions from your work history.

Required Question

Agency

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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