Environmental HEALTH Manager; Environmental Sanitarian IV; Range​/NON

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is a non-represented position andis subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

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Anchorage Health Department

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Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

: 825 L Street, Anchorage, Alaska

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.

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.

This position is responsible for the overall management of the Environmental Health Services section, including program planning, directing, managing and organizing. Plans, tracks, oversees and is accountable for the Environmental Health Services section budget. Leads and provides direction in grant application and administration for multiple program grants. This position provides direct supervision of Environmental Health Services staff members. Supervision includes scheduling, assigning duties, mentoring and developing staff and evaluating performance.

It also includes review and revision of applicable municipal codes and enforcement specifically of Anchorage Municipal Codes chapters 15 and 16. This position works closely with the public, governmental and private sector agencies in addressing public environmental health needs and providing technical support. This is a multi-faceted job with demands for the incumbents time coming from multiple directions, requiring a balancing of priorities.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster AHD's employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

• Bachelor'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 III level with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
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• Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline 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 III level with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
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• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and eight (8) 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 III level 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.

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, or a closely related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Established productive and collaborative working relationships with Program partner agencies.
• Managerial experience including staff supervision, program management, performance management and team management.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, including strong and consistent leadership; experience creating and…