Job Information

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 Union.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department
HOURS OF WORK: M - F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (within these hours) Shifts vary dependent on department needs
LOCATION: 825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501

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.

Example of Duties

The part-time Child Care Licensing Specialist II's primary role is to administer and enforce municipal and state child care licensing requirements to help protect the health, safety, and well-being of children receiving care within the Municipality of Anchorage. This position reports to the Child Care Licensing Program Manager, who exercises general supervision over licensing activities. Functions include, but are not limited to, conducting inspections and investigations of licensed and unlicensed child care facilities; reviewing applications for licensure, renewals, and facility modifications; monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; providing technical assistance and education to child care providers; preparing licensing, inspection, and enforcement documentation; responding to complaints; and collaborating with municipal departments, state agencies, and community partners to support safe and compliant child care operations, as well as participating in departmental emergency response activities as assigned. Other duties include maintaining licensing records, entering and updating information in licensing databases, responding to public inquiries, and performing other program-related duties as assigned. This part-time position performs the same duties and responsibilities as the full-time Child Care Licensing Specialist II; however, workload assignments and caseload expectations are adjusted proportionately based on authorized part-time hours. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in childcare licensing, administration of a childcare program, quasi-institutional facilities or closely related field and six (6) college credits in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or geriatric care.

OR

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Gerontology, Elder Care Management or related discipline which includes six (6) college credits in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or geriatric care and three (3) years of experience in childcare licensing, administration of a childcare program, quasi-institutional facilities or closely related field.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Gerontology, Elder Care Management or related discipline which includes six (6) college credits in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or geriatric care and one (1) year of experience in childcare licensing, administration of a childcare program, quasi-institutional facilities or closely related field.

All applicants must possess or obtain:

· A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with a safe driving record at time of hire.

· A current TB screening test at time of hire.

· A MOA Peace Officer Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.

· Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.
 

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays