Public Health Specialist 1 (PCN 061677

Public Health Specialist 1 (PCN 061677)

Location:

Anchorage, AK

As a Public Health Specialist 1 (PHS
1), you provide expert technical consultation to health care professionals and the public across Alaska. In this capacity, you will drive the effective delivery of immunization services through comprehensive needs assessments and programmatic evaluations. The PHS 1 is responsible for designing and implementing specialized health objectives while developing the policies and clinical protocols that govern them. Serving as a primary resource for the Alaska Immunization Program, you will provide advanced support for VacTrAK, the State of Alaska’s Immunization Information System (IIS), the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, and the Alaska Vaccine Assessment Program (AVAP), ensuring data integrity and the seamless management of state‑supplied vaccine inventory.

The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. The Section of Epidemiology keeps Alaskans safe from communicable diseases; injuries; as well as environmental, occupational, and other health hazards.

The Alaska Immunization Program’s mission is to prevent and control vaccine preventable disease by:

• Providing vaccines to health care providers at no charge;
• Providing an immunization information system for use by health care providers and schools to maintain consolidated immunization records for Alaskans of all ages;
• Ensuring school and childcare compliance with immunization regulations;
• Providing immunization education and training for health care providers and the general public;
• Coordinating surveillance and control efforts for vaccine preventable diseases; and
• Supporting efforts to increase vaccinations for all Alaskans.

Along with the full benefit package provided by the State of Alaska, including health insurance, retirement, eleven paid holidays, paid leave accrual, and the potential for yearly pay increases based on performance, you will receive the benefit of on‑the‑job training. Hybrid work options may be supported, and we enjoy flexible schedules within the standard office hours window of 7 am to 5 pm.

This position will offer you the opportunity to improve your skills in organizing and prioritizing work assignments, providing customer service, and using a variety of computer software.

This position is located on the 5th floor of the Frontier building in Anchorage at 3601 C Street. The office is situated with views of the Chugach Range, Mt. Denali, and the Cook Inlet with Cuddy Family Mid‑Town Park nearby. There is ample covered parking, a high level of building security, ample vending machines for drinks/snacks, and nearby restaurants and stores. The working environment and culture is friendly, flexible, and supportive, and staff are currently working hybrid schedules (remotely and in office).

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position‑specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Change Management
  :
  Knowledge of change management principles, strategies, and techniques required for effectively planning, implementing, and evaluating change in the organization.
• Professionalism
  :
  Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non‑verbal communication impacts the workplace;
  
  working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Customer Service
  :
  Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or…