Environmental Sanitarian III - Range​/AMEA

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union and is subject to the current agreement between the AMEA and the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 825 L Street

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

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

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Under general supervision, reviews permit applications and plans, approves permits, and inspects new and remodeled facilities. Completes public health sanitation inspections of food service and other facilities, at the full-performance level, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Reviews construction plans for new and remodeled facilities to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Inspects food warehouses, grocery stores, restaurants, snack bars, and other fixed or mobile food facilities for compliance with sanitation regulations including proper handling of food and food products, and cleanliness.

Ensures that required utilities and equipment are on-site, and fully functional. Collects water samples for testing from various locations, including but not limited to; food facilities, swimming pools, spas, and public or patient-accessible, hydrotherapy, whirlpool or other baths and tubs. Inspects other public facilities for compliance with applicable environmental health codes, including but not limited to, rental housing, beauty/barber shops, and childcare facilities.

Issues citations for code violations; prepares and presents evidence in court. Investigates complaints related to possible code violations. Performs epidemiological investigations of facilities as required and assists other health professionals in the investigation of major food borne illness outbreaks. Conducts training sessions related to environmental sanitation, and pesticide application. Reviews applications and recommends approval for noise permits. Perform other duties as assigned.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) 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 II with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Associate’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline and four (4) 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 II with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Bachelor’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…