Student Intern 1

Job Description

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 holiday

s.

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/

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Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Required Information

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