Posting number: 54676

Department: Health

Division: Behavioral Health

Job classification: Student Intern 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Code Enforcement, Community Services, Legal, Public Safety, Miscellaneous, Safety, Internship, Criminology, Community and Social Services

Summary

Join the Department of Health.

We’re thrilled to welcome you.

We’ve made our application process more accessible than ever.

Please take a look at our job announcement below.

If you can see yourself in this role, apply now—your next opportunity awaits.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents Only.

Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The positions are currently located in Anchorage and Juneau. The position may be in Anchorage or Juneau, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate.

What you will be doing:

In this position, you will work closely with Investigators and with business and community organizations to ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal Tobacco control laws and to enforce the laws prohibiting the sale and distribution of tobacco products to minors.

In this position, your duties will also include:

Conduct investigative activities under the supervision of Tobacco Enforcement Investigators.
Frequent Travel via airplane or vehicle to remote locations throughout the State of Alaska to assist investigators with inspections.
Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Division of Behavioral Health's mission is to manage an integrated and comprehensive behavioral health system based on sound policy, effective practices, and partnerships.

Our Division Values: Honesty, Dignity, Innovation, Diversity, and Collaboration.

The benefits of joining our team:

We offer exciting work that has a positive impact on the lives of Alaskans. This division is guided by our belief that every employee is a change agent and that ideas, values, and beliefs are respected, enriching our overall team environment.

The working environment you can expect:

. The position will be filled in Anchorage or Juneau.

Juneau Central Office: Conveniently located in vibrant downtown near the Alaska State Capitol Building, courthouse, Governor's mansion, state and city museums, and within walking distance to various restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores (350 Main Street, Suite 214, Juneau, AK 99801).

Anchorage Regional Office: Located in Midtown Anchorage and within walking distance to Cuddy Family Park, Loussac Library, and Natural Pantry (3601 C Street, Suite 878, Anchorage, AK 99503).

You will work in a variety of settings and environments, depending on where investigations/inspections are being conducted. Locations vary from rural communities, such as Tok and Haines, to major cities like Anchorage and Juneau

Who we are looking for:

Must be 16, 17, or 18 years of age.
An individual with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to follow instructions and recognize when assistance or guidance is needed.
The ability to communicate clearly - verbally and in writing - with strong interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals from different backgrounds.
Ability to work semi-independently with appropriate direction from investigators.
Applicant is able, with appropriate guidance from investigators, to apply the policies and practices relevant to the investigation.
Applicant must be able to focus on work that is repetitive in nature and have a strong attention to detail.

Special Notice:

This position requires frequent travel throughout the State of Alaska via small aircraft or automobiles to assist investigators with inspections.
Must have a valid and current Alaskan ID for Travel.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Student Intern 1 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs.

Examples of duties

Proof of enrollment in a recognized public, charter, vocational, correspondence, home, or private school program; academic good standing equivalent to a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher; and eligibility to receive a General Duties Work Permit from the Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development.

Special Note:
Academic transcripts will be construed as proof of enrollment.

Student Intern positions may be established and allocated to all job classes within the series. The interns are assigned and perform duties of progressive difficulty and complexity, under diminishing levels of supervision, as the intern successfully completes corresponding stages of the established training plan and evaluative criteria. Vacancies may be filled at either job class depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The department may request reallocation to a higher job class when: the intern completes the approved multiple class training plan and evaluative criteria; the supervisor certifies that the intern has met the minimum qualifications for the higher job class; and the incumbent is capable of performing at the higher level.

Qualifications

At the time of the interview, please provide the following:

A copy of academic transcripts (applicant must be a current student in good standing with a 2.0 GPA minimum). Transcripts are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts), if not already provided in the application.
Two (2) letters of reference from certified educators.
One (1) personal letter of reference, if not already provided in the application.
Written parental or guardian consent to work in the program.

Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the two Supplemental Questions on the next page.

EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE

When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.

If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS:

The location of this position is currently in Juneau. The position may be located in Anchorage or Juneau, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate. Please select the location(s) you are willing to be considered for. There are three (3) positions to be filled.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or another database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domain. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domain, visit the Lost Password Help page at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov

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Supplemental information

For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:

Ed Smyers/Investigator 3
Phone: (907) 269-1088
Fax: (907) 269-3623
Email: ed.smyers@alaska.gov

Student Intern 1 (PCN 06IN0913, 06IN1701, 06IN1702)

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