Inspector/Sprayer Trainee - MC (22722)

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Parks & Recreation

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:30pm

Example of Duties

• Supervise the Youth Employment in Parks program that includes a total of 72 crew members; seven crew leaders and an expediter.
• The Youth Employment in Parks Program (YEP) is a program of the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department and the Alaska Youth Environmental Action, a program of the National Wildlife Federation.
• The goal of the YEP program is to positively engage a new generation of diverse youth leaders with the environment and the Anchorage community through meaningful training, employment and outdoor recreation.
• The selected applicant will work closely with the various government and non-profit agencies, staff and management to develop, deliver and manage weekly park improvement projects and recreational activities and programs in various parks and facilities located throughout the Municipal park system.
• This position will develop, monitor and assign project and staff work schedules and assignments; oversee the operation of the project and the staff safety in carrying out the projects.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

• Graduation from high school or equivalent, and four years experience in recreation programs or activity under consideration.
• Ability to type at a net speed of 25 WPM.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Notice

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant’s Alaska Driver’s License and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska 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.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Additional Important Information

• Applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively with youth, government and non-profit agencies, management and others, including the media, while maintaining positive public and employee relations.
• The selected individual must be able to maintain and organize heavy workloads throughout the program season.
• Maintain records, fill-out forms, write reports; evaluate the program and project operations and staff performances; provide verbal and written presentations.
• Must be able to drive a 15 passenger van, work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Required Question

• Are you a current regular employee working in the Anchorage Parks & Recreation Department? Yes No
• Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and four years of experience in recreation programs or activity under consideration? Yes No
• Do you have the ability to type at a net speed of 25 WPM? Yes No
• Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No

Benefits

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

• Health / Medical Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision/AudioLife 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
• 11 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.01.