ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIAN I - Anchorage, United States - Municipality of Anchorage

Description

ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIAN I - Range 12 / AMEA
Print )
Apply

ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIAN I - Range 12 / AMEA
Salary
$51, $65,686.40 Annually
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular
Job Number

Department
Anchorage Health Department
Division
Environmental Health Serv
Opening Date
04/19/2024
Closing Date

5/13/2024 12:00 AM Alaska

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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


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


LOCATION:
825 L Street
Example of Duties

Under direct supervision, reviews permit applications, approves permits, and inspects public facilities including food establishments, hotels/motel, school food service, Habilitative Care and Correctional Community residential establishments, Assisted Living Facilities, cosmetology 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. Updates Air Quality Index spreadsheet, website, and phone message. Other required duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Education

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.

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

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.

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

Preference

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

Additional Important Information
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.

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)
All required certifications and licenses 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 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 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 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

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 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
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 \_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries \) .
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
Please select which best describes your level of education.

• No

ne / Less than high school

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

03

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

• No

ne

• Less than 1 year - less than 2 years
• 2 years - less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

04
Do you have a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

05
Please select which of the following certifications you possess.

• Municipality of Anchorage Designated Peace Officer
• Pool/Spa Operator OR Aquatic Facility Operator
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Inspection Officer
• N/A

06
If you do not possess any of the certifications mentioned in the previous question, do you understand that you MUST obtain certification within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you a Certified Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) through the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), or a recognized equivalent?

• Yes
• No

08
Are you a Registered Sanitarian (RS) through the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), or a recognized equivalent?

• Yes
• No

Required Question
Agency
Municipality of Anchorage
Address
632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone

Website

Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email