Student Intern ; PCN

Open to Alaskan Residents Only

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

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. You will assist in enforcing laws prohibiting the sale and distribution of tobacco products to minors.

This position requires frequent travel within the state of Alaska.

• Conduct investigative activities under the supervision of Tobacco Enforcement Investigators.
• 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.

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.

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 whose ideas, values, and beliefs are respected, enriching our overall team environment.

Candidates 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.

Conveniently located at 3601 C Street, Suite 878, Anchorage, AK 99503 in Midtown Anchorage within walking distance of Cuddy Family Park, Loussac Library, and Natural Pantry.

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
  Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Decision Making:
  Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Attention to Detail:
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Self-Management:
  Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments promptly; works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior.
• 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.

• This position requires frequent travel throughout the State of Alaska via small aircraft or automobiles to assist investigators with inspections.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK . The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.

Edward Smyers, Investigator 2
Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail: edward.smyers