Environmental Sanitarian II - Range 13 / Amea

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

HOURS OF WORK: Monday

• Friday, 8:00am

• 5:00pm

LOCATION: 825 L Street

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, cosmetological establishments, public and commercial swimming pools and spas, marijuana retail stores and assures compliance with AMS 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 permit holders, their employees and to the public. Updates Air Quality Index spreadsheet, website, and phone message.Education

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. '

License / Certification

Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License.

Must possess the following certifications within six (6) months of hire:

• Municipality of Anchorage Certification as a Designated Peace Officer

• Pool/Spa Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Inspection Officer Certification

• State of Alaska Certification as a Pesticide Applicator

Preference

Certified Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Registered Sanitarian (RS) through the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or a recognized equivalent.

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, 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.

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. (Download PDF reader)

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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 an applicant clicks on 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 Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 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 907-343-4571.