Environmental Sanitarian II - Range 12 ​/ AMEA

Open to any current Municipal employee working within the Anchorage Health Department

Anchorage Health Department

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (26 hours per week)

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, candidates 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.

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.

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

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.

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

• Municipality of Anchorage Certification as a Designated Peace Officer within six (6) months of hire.
• Certified Pool/spa Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Inspection Officer Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• State of Alaska Certification as a Pesticide Applicator within six (6) months of hire.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

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If selected for hire, 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 candidate'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 Alaska 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 candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Veterans 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.

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