ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIAN III - Range 14/AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage • Anchorage, AK

3d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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 duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED