Salary : $78,000.00 - $99,486.40 Annually
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2024-00287
Department: Solid Waste Services
Division: Solid Waste Services
Opening Date: 04/15/2024
Closing Date: 4/23/2024 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Services
HOURS OF WORK: Hours Vary; Monday thru Friday
LOCATION OF WORK: Central Transfer Station (CTS): East 56th Ave, Anchorage, AK; Anchorage Regional Landfill (ARL): 15500 E. Eagle River Loop, Eagle River, AK
Example of Duties

Under general direction of SWS Director, develops, administers, and enforces the department health and safety program. Assists two utilities and four divisions with developing their individual functional area safety programs; provides expertise regarding safety codes, rules, and practices; provides in depth guidance on OSHA general industry safety standards, Uniform Fire Code provisions, etc. Present information at monthly safety meetings, coordinates disability management cases. Responsible for identifying and prioritizing facility maintenance and repair requirements; develops contract specifications; and oversees contracted performance for specification compliance.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High School diploma, GED or equivalent, and eight (8) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
-OR-
Associate's Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety and six (6) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
-OR-
Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety and four (4) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.
-OR-
Master's Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety and two (2) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.

• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• American Red Cross First Aid Certification, and American Red Cross
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 90 days of hire.
  
• American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within 90 days of hire.

Preferences:
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Occupation Health and Safety Technician (OHST), certified forklift trainer.
Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicles' 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
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of current American Red Cross First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certifications or the equivalent.
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 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 Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA
For 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.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• 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

Retirement:

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

Employer Paid Benefits:

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

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current Municipality of Anchorage employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your education?

• None or less than High school
• High school diploma / GED / Equivalent
• Associate's Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety
• Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety
• Master's Degree or higher in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety

04

How many years of experience do you have in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.

• None to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

05

Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certification, and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

• Yes
• No

Required Question