# Public Health Specialist 1 — Health · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Healthcare jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/healthcare) # Public Health Specialist 1 Health - **Location** — Anchorage, AK - **PCN** — 061677 - **Salary** — $2,725.50 Biweekly (Range 18) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-08-18 - **Closes** — 2026-09-01 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health! We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today! This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. What you will be doing: As a Public Health Specialist 1 (PHS 1), you provide expert technical consultation to health care professionals and the public across Alaska. In this capacity, you will drive the effective delivery of immunization services through comprehensive needs assessments and programmatic evaluations. The PHS 1 is responsible for designing and implementing specialized health objectives while developing the policies and clinical protocols that govern them. Serving as a primary resource for the Alaska Immunization Program, you will provide advanced support for VacTrAK the State of Alaska’s Immunization Information System (IIS), the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, and the Alaska Vaccine Assessment Program (AVAP), ensuring data integrity and the seamless management of state-supplied vaccine inventory Our organization, mission, and culture: The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. The Section of Epidemiology keeps Alaskans safe from communicable diseases; injuries; as well as environmental, occupational, and other health hazards. The Alaska Immunization Program’s mission is to prevent and control vaccine preventable disease by: Providing vaccines to health care providers at no charge; Providing an immunization information system for use by health care providers and schools to maintain consolidated immunization records for Alaskans of all ages; Ensuring school and childcare compliance with immunization regulations; Providing immunization education and training for health care providers and the general public; Coordinating surveillance and control efforts for vaccine preventable diseases; and Supporting efforts to increase vaccinations for all Alaskans. The benefits of joining our team: Along with the full benefit package provided by the State of Alaska, including health insurance, retirement, eleven paid holidays, paid leave accrual, and the potential for yearly pay increases based on performance, you will receive the benefit of on-the-job training. Hybrid work options may be supported, and we enjoy flexible schedules within the standard office hours window of 7 am to 5 pm. This position will offer you the opportunity to improve your skills in organizing and prioritizing work assignments, providing customer service, and using a variety of computer software. The working environment you can expect: This position is located on the 5th floor of the Frontier building in Anchorage at 3601 C Street. The office is situated with views of the Chugach Range, Mt. Denali, and the Cook Inlet with Cuddy Family Mid-Town Park nearby. There is ample covered parking, a high level of building security, ample vending machines for drinks/snacks, and nearby restaurants and stores. The working environment and culture is friendly, flexible, and supportive, and staff are currently working hybrid schedules (remotely and in office). Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below: Change Management : Knowledge of change management principles, strategies, and techniques required for effectively planning, implementing, and evaluating change in the organization. Professionalism : Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior. Customer Service : Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Public Health Specialist 1 : https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/ classspecs Minimum Qualifications Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations rather than specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Project Management : Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Public Health : Applies knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools associated with protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, including, promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and/or injury prevention, and/or detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases. Research : Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in public health, health administration, nursing, epidemiology, health sciences, health education, community health, emergency medical services, psychology, the social sciences, the biological sciences, social work, biostatistics/statistics, education, [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5445027/public-health-specialist-1-pcn-061677) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. Your name and contact stay sealed until they request an introduction and you approve it . 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