Municipality of Anchorage, AK

Respond to and investigates complaints of air quality, odor, smoke, smoking in public places, marijuana retail establishments, mold, pesticide applications, noise, nuisance complaints and other health matters.. The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (DOH) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS).. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of a Municipality of Anchorage Certification as a Designated Peace Officer within six (6) months of hire and an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 9 Opacity Certification witihin one (1) year of hire.. 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 MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA

air quality specialist

﻿Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.DEPARTMENT:Anchorage Health DepartmentHOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.LOCATION OF WORK: 825 L StreetConduct routine air quality monitoring and analysis. Compute and report daily Air Quality Index to the public. Respond to and investigates complaints of air quality, odor, smoke, smoking in public places, marijuana retail establishments, mold, pesticide applications, noise, nuisance complaints and other health matters. Enforce municipal code. Respond to inquiries and questions from the public. Prepare reports and makes public presentations on air quality data and activities. Advise and assist department director when air quality advisories should be declared to protect public health. Provide technical assistance and public health education to permit holders, and the public. Administer grants related to air quality including drafting agreements, monitoring budgets, compliance and reporting. Perform other related duties as assigned.The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (DOH) 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 two (2) years of air sampling, testing, analysis, and/or air quality reporting experience.All applicants must possess and/or complete:<ul><li>Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.</li><li>Municipality of Anchorage Certification as a Designated Peace Officer within six (6) months of hire.</li><li>Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 9 Visual Emissions Certification within six (6) months of hire.</li></ul>Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.The Municipality Of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant'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 Alaskan 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 applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of a Municipality of Anchorage Certification as a Designated Peace Officer within six (6) months of hire and an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 9 Opacity Certification witihin one (1) year of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these certifications he/she will be terminated.If selected for hire, the 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.All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.Military Service Interview Preference:Veterans or 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. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application.Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.Application Process: Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage.For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADAFor information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571<h3>J-18808-Ljbffr</h3>

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