Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union, and is subject to the current agreement between the AMEA and the Municipality of Anchorage. 

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, applicants 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

Under general supervision, reviews permit applications and plans, approves permits, and inspects new and remodeled facilities. Completes public health sanitation inspections of food service and other facilities, at the full-performance level, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Reviews construction plans for new and remodeled facilities to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Inspects food warehouses, grocery stores, restaurants, snack bars, and other fixed or mobile food facilities for compliance with sanitation regulations including proper handling of food and food products, and cleanliness. Ensures that required utilities and equipment are on-site, and fully functional. Collects water samples for testing from various locations, including but not limited to; food facilities, swimming pools, spas, and public or patient-accessible, hydrotherapy, whirlpool or other baths and tubs. Inspects other public facilities for compliance with applicable environmental health codes, including but not limited to, rental housing, beauty/barber shops, and childcare facilities. Issues citations for code violations; prepares and presents evidence in court. Investigates complaints related to possible code violations. Performs epidemiological investigations of facilities as required and assists other health professionals in the investigation of major food borne illness outbreaks. Conducts training sessions related to environmental sanitation, and pesticide application. Reviews applications and recommends approval for noise permits. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 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 II with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Associate’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 II with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

All applicants must possess and/or obtain:

• 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.

Preferences:

• Demonstrated proficiency as a Health Inspector. 
• FDA Plan Review training.