(USA-AK-Anchorage) Drug Abatement Specialist I

**WHAT WE'RE ABOUT** We're creating an airline people love. It begins with each Alaska Airlines employee, bringing unique strengths and energy to our work in the air and on the ground. Every day, we go beyond what's expected and reach for the remarkable, together. **YOUR ROLE** Role Summary The On-Call Drug Abatement Specialist performs drug test collections and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations, state laws and the Alaska Airlines' Drug and Alcohol Policy. This Specialist determines the types of test(s) required and interprets when to test or not test. This Specialist also makes determinations, based on regulatory guidance, as to specimen validity based on physical factors and donor actions. Scope & Complexity This individual contributor position supports drug test collections and alcohol testing activities for Alaska Airlines (AS). Key Duties - Performs drug test and alcohol collections in accordance with federal regulations, state laws and the Alaska Airlines Drug and Alcohol Policy. - Enforces direct-observation specimen collections to include finding alternative support for the direct observation should the situation requires. - Determines when to declare a 'refusal to test' based on regulatory parameters and reports occurrences to the Designated Employer Representative. - Analyzes complex work hours of varied employee groups and expected workload in assisting with scheduling of own work hours to meet business needs and established deadlines while ensuring the most efficient use of company resources. - Documents and processes expenses incurred while completing work in an efficient and accurate manner. - Guides frontline leaders in drug and alcohol testing scenarios (e.g., post-accident, reasonable suspicion/cause determination and documentation, etc.), and interpretation of federal regulations and company policies. - Maintains processes to allow timely management of large amounts of data and ensures highest level of confidentiality is protected. - Secures and maintains testing supplies and orders supplies as necessary. - Provides expert testimony to any Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), state investigations, and labor hearings when required. - Travels for business, including day, nights, weekend, holidays and occasional overnight stays. - Performs other related duties, as assigned, or as the situation dictates. Job-Specific Skills & Education Required - A minimum of 2 years of experience in a service-oriented role. - Excellent communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening) and interpersonal skills. - Detailed oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment. - Ability and willingness to work outside of normal business hours (e.g., flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overnight stays, and on-call duties). - Demonstrated ability to work with and maintain confidential data. - Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision. - An enthusiastic and energetic attitude, highly efficient, and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to engage in required physical effort by handling objects up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 40 pound occasionally. - Ability to engage in frequent extensive physical movement, including walking long distances, standing long periods of time, and stairs. - High school diploma or equivalent is required. - Minimum age of 18. - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred - 2 years of drug and/or alcohol specimen collection experience and/or medical experience. - Expert knowledge of related Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air policies, 49 CFR Part 40, 14 CFR Part 120 and Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines. - Knowledge of airline operations across all divisions, including employee positions. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) as well as JCTE, FOGS, PeopleSoft, AIMS, Image/Sabre, RealTime Gates, MS products. - Trained and qualified to perform DOT drug test collections and alcohol testing. - Ability to conduct training and facilitate presentations. - A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree, with a focus in a related discipline. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. **START YOUR NEW JOURNEY NOW** Submit your application by 10/28/2019 11:59pm (Pacific Time). We'll be happy to see it. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines participate in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), where required. **Job ID** 35267 **Location** Anchorage, AK **FLSA Status** Nonexempt **Full/Part Time** **Regular/Temporary** Temporary
Apply Now