Student Intern 1

Job Description

Join the Department of Health.

We’re thrilled to welcome you.

We’ve made our application process more accessible than ever.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents Only.

The positions are currently located in Anchorage and Juneau

The position may be in Anchorage or Juneau, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate.

• In this position, you will work closely with Investigators and with business and community organizations to ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal Tobacco control laws and to enforce the laws prohibiting the sale and distribution of tobacco products to minors.
• Conduct investigative activities under the supervision of Tobacco Enforcement Investigators.
• Frequent Travel via airplane or vehicle to remote locations throughout the State of Alaska to assist investigators with inspections.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holiday s.

The Division of Behavioral Health's mission is to manage an integrated and comprehensive behavioral health system based on sound policy, effective practices, and partnerships.

Our Division Values:
Honesty, Dignity, Innovation, Diversity, and Collaboration.

We offer exciting work that has a positive impact on the lives of Alaskans. This division is guided by our belief that every employee is a change agent and that ideas, values, and beliefs are respected, enriching our overall team environment.

The position will be filled in Anchorage or Juneau.

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Conveniently located in vibrant downtown near the Alaska State Capitol Building, courthouse, Governor's mansion, state and city museums, and within walking distance to various restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores (350 Main Street, Suite 214, Juneau, AK 99801).

Located in Midtown Anchorage and within walking distance to Cuddy Family Park, Loussac Library, and Natural Pantry (3601 C Street, Suite 878, Anchorage, AK 99503).

You will work in a variety of settings and environments, depending on where investigations/inspections are being conducted. Locations vary from rural communities, such as Tok and Haines, to major cities like Anchorage and Juneau

• Must be 16, 17, or 18 years of age.
• An individual with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to follow instructions and recognize when assistance or guidance is needed.
• The ability to communicate clearly - verbally and in writing - with strong interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals from different backgrounds.
• Ability to work semi-independently with appropriate direction from investigators.
• Applicant is able, with appropriate guidance from investigators, to apply the policies and practices relevant to the investigation.
• Applicant must be able to focus on work that is repetitive in nature and have a strong attention to detail.

This position requires frequent travel throughout

the State of

Alaska via small aircraft or automobiles

to assist investigators with inspections.

Must have a valid and current Alaskan  Travel.

Proof of enrollment in a recognized public, charter, vocational, correspondence, home, or private school program; academic good standing equivalent to a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher; and eligibility to receive a General Duties Work Permit from the Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development.

Academic transcripts will be construed as proof of enrollment.

Student Intern positions may be established and allocated to all job classes within the series. The interns are assigned and perform duties of progressive difficulty and complexity, under diminishing levels of supervision, as the intern successfully completes corresponding stages of the established training plan and evaluative criteria. Vacancies may be filled at either job class depending on the applicant's training and/or experience.

The department may request reallocation to a higher job class when: the intern completes the approved multiple class training plan and evaluative criteria; the supervisor certifies that the intern has met the minimum qualifications for the higher job class; and the incumbent is capable of performing at the higher level.

• A copy of academic transcripts (applicant must be a current student in good standing with a 2.0 GPA minimum). Transcripts are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts), if not already provided in the application.
• Two (2) letters of reference from certified educators.
• One (1) personal letter of reference, if not already provided in the application.
• Written parental or guardian consent to work in the program.

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum…