Environmental Health Officer III (PCN 7212

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Job Description ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS! What you will be doing:
The Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Environmental Health, is recruiting for an Environmental Health Officer III located in Sitka! The position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a range 18.We are seeking an energetic and proactive environmental health professional to serve as an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) in our Sitka office.

This position is primarily responsible for conducting inspections and plan reviews of retail food and public facilities (pool and spa operations and body art shops), and inspections of food processors, including seafood manufacturers.

This position requires the application of a broad base of environmental health knowledge.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Division of Environmental Health (EH) provides clear standards and technical assistance to ensure environmental protection, safe food, and safe drinking water for all Alaskans. The Food Safety and Sanitation mission is to protect public health at regulated food, seafood, and public facilities. Our vision is to collaboratively work with these facilities to prevent illness, injury, and loss of life caused by unsafe sanitary practices. Environmental Health Officer are directly involved with regulated establishments- educating on food safety and sanitation standards and working directly with establishment owners and employees to ensure these standards are being implemented. This is a boots on the ground position that can truly make a difference.

This is real public health work where you will do engaging and meaningful work on a day to day basis. This position has a lot of opportunities to travel within the state and opportunities for cross-training and professional development. We believe in investing in our employee's education.

The working conditions you can expect:
Though the work can be demanding, program staff maintain a positive team atmosphere both in-person and through communications on Microsoft Teams. Our staff are now working a combination from in the office and telecommute.

This position is located at 907 Halibut Pt Rd. #3, Sitka AK, 99835. Positions with the State of Alaska offer paid holiday leave, paid leave accrual, a comprehensive retirement plan, and a competitive health, vision, and dental plan.

Who we are looking for:
To be successful in the position a candidate will need the following core competencies:

• Investigating problems or situations, establishing the relevant facts, issues, or factors involved, and evaluating their significance
• Work independently and as part of an integrated team
• Deal firmly and tactfully with employees and managers in a variety of industries
• Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing
• Compile, interpret, and analyze information and data

If this sounds like your skill set, please submit your complete application through Workplace Alaska!
A cover letter IS required for this position. Your complete application, including cover letter, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
Special Notice:
This position requires frequent travel within the State (normally one trip of up to 3-5 days length occurring monthly), travel by small plane, boat, or other.

This position may be required to work hours outside the normal work-week including weekends, and evenings based on program needs. Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an environmental, physical, biological, food technology, or natural science;
AND
One year of journey professional level experience inspecting, investigating, or permitting retail food establishments, food processing activities or public facilities.

Substitution:
Four years of any combination of experience in applying public health and environmental health standards or quality control within a food processing industry or in support of a regulatory agency and post-secondary education from an accredited college (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month) will substitute for the required degree.
Additional Required Information **PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY**
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

COVER LETTER
In addition to answering the supplemental question regarding how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants are ALSO required to attach a cover letter to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not attach the required cover letter will not advance to the interview phase of this recruitment. The cover letter may be used as a writing sample. Applicants are advised to pay particular attention to spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Your cover letter must provide the following information:

• The cover letter must describe how you possess the core competencies required for this position as they pertain to the bulleted points in the job description above. Give specific examples to demonstrate your experience.
• The cover letter must describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• The cover letter must be in standard business format.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting (if email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number). Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

• Your academic transcripts

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

• A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).
• Your academic transcripts.
• A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as ALEXsys or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply " page.

Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If you're experiencing problems attaching to your application, or if you simply had forgotten, you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment. If you're unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

BARGAINING UNIT
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, you MUST mark that it does not apply to you.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Jason Wiard Environmental Health Officer IV jason.wiard@alaska.gov
Agency State of Alaska

Address PO Box 110201

Juneau, Alaska, 99811

Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)