Program associate

Salary : $28.31 Hourly

Location : Anchorage, AK

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 44146

Department : Health

Division : Public Health

Opening Date : 03 / 01 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2024 5 : 00 PM Alaska

Division : Public Health

Position Open To : Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit : General Government

Range : 16

Job Description

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing :

As the Health Program Associate you will support viral hepatitis surveillance activities in the Section of Epidemiology's Infectious Disease Program and work closely with the Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator and infectious disease database management staff.

You will assist in developing methods / algorithms for processing viral hepatitis data and contribute to developing data displays and presentations.

Our organization, mission, and culture :

The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. The Alaska Section of Epidemiology keeps Alaskans safe from communicable diseases;

injuries; as well as environmental, occupational, and other health hazards.

As a member of our team, you will contribute every day to the improvement of the health of Alaskans and their families.

The Division of Public Health exemplifies these values :

• Accountability- We are committed to responsible use of human, financial and environmental resources.
• Respect- We provide services without discrimination or judgment.
• Human potential- We are committed to developing each Alaskan's potential as a healthy individual as well as fostering strong, healthy communities.
• Integrity- We are honest and ethical in all we do.
• Scientific Excellence- We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.

The benefits of joining our team :

We are a dynamic, diverse, high performing team where no two days are the same. We offer the ability to utilize all of your professional talents in significant ways to create meaningful contributions to the public's health.

The focus of the position is informatics, which is a rapidly evolving field with substantial interaction and engagement with other state and national partners.

The working environment you can expect :

The position is located at the Anchorage state office, the building is located in the heart of mid-town Anchorage; situated with views of the Chugach Range, Denali, and the Cook Inlet on the 5th floor of the Frontier building (3601 C St.

Anchorage, AK 99503). There is ample free covered parking and a modern building with a high level of building security offering vending machines for drinks / snacks.

Our team includes experienced, long term, dedicated, knowledgeable and fun staff. We have a fast pace and successful work environment that values the contributions of each employee while collaborating with Alaskans across the state.

The position is part of a friendly and collaborative work group of professional staff with years of experience and a high level of dedication to Alaskans.

Who we are looking for :

To be successful in the position the candidate will need the following core competencies :

• 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 injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
• Technical Competence : Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job;

works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

• Information Assurance : Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Problem Solving : Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link :

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and / or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Computer Skills : Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Oral 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 presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

• Reasoning : Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
• Writing : Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner;

produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

equivalent to those typically gained by :

Education in a biological, health, or behavioral science; public, healthcare, or business administration; data management or a closely related field;

AND / OR

• Progressively responsible paraprofessional experience supporting a health and social service program and delivery system;
• applying requisite rules, regulations, and terminology used in the work; completing medical billing, medical claims, medical transcriptions, and / or medical coding;

and / or using computer applications, databases, and reporting systems required to process, store, and maintain data and information subject to privacy and confidentiality laws and rules.

Special Note

Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction.

It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and / or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Additional Required Information

At the time of interview please provide the following :

• Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone, one (1) of which must be a current or former supervisor.
• Current performance evaluation, if available.
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name / URL is listed on the transcripts) if used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

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

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and describe how you acquired the relevant experience.

Please use complete sentences and proofread your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

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 already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, employment dates, and whether you were working 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 your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

APPLICATION NOTICE

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply.

Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here :

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 your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.

com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at

EEO STATEMENT

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 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 located in the Juneau area.

Requests for information may also be emailed to

For applicant password assistance please visit :

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at :

Louisa Castrodale, Infectious Disease Program Manager

Phone : (907) 269-8002

Fax : (907) 562-7802

Email :

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical / vision / dental
• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State : See for additional information.
• AVTEC
• Confidential
• Correctional Officers
• Marine Engineers
• Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
• Supervisory
• Unlicensed Vessel Personnel / Inland Boatman's Union
• Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
• General Government
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
• Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) / Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note : The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year

I acknowledge and I understand that the education and / or experience being used to meet the minimum qualifications for this position must be adequately documented in this application in order to be considered.

I acknowledge I understand this requirement.

Please describe your work experience and education in the field of public health.

Provide an example of a time when you provided technical consultation and training to health or public health professionals.

How did you prepare and what did you learn from the experience?

Please describe why it is important to protect the confidentiality of personal health information.

Please list out the software you have had to learn independently. Please explain, giving detailed examples, how those approaches reflect your ability to problem-solve and self-manage.

Required Question

Last updated : 2024-03-07