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Form of workThis position is responsible for providing direction to an assigned shift of Fire Service personnel in the areas of fire suppression, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, fire training, apparatus/equipment readiness, safety, and facility operations and maintenance.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
This is a 56-hour position (Kelly Shift Schedule).
P-CPT 1 - DOE
Annual $72,732.40High school diploma or equivalent, and specialized training in the field of work including college courses, certificate program, apprenticeship, etc.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, including one year of supervisory experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain State of Alaska Firefighter II, Driver Operator, and Instructor I certifications.
Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.
Must be able to successfully complete a valid pre-employment drug screen, pre-employment and annual physical ability test (PAT), a post-offer and annual NFPA 1582 physical exam.
- Develops strategic fire suppression, rescue or other emergency response plans as an Initial Incident Commander.
- Operates a variety of equipment, apparatus, tools, hoses, appliances, ladders, rescue equipment, etc.
- Provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to assigned on-call and full-time staff.
- Assists others in evaluation of performance of subordinate employees.
- Reviews, completes and files reports; maintains training an attendance records.
- Implements tactical emergency operations as a crew leader.
- Makes management decisions during emergency and non-emergency operations and functions.
- Reviews and ensures compliance with department standard operating procedures, guidelines and policies.
- Develops and maintains an inventory management program for all tools and equipment.
- Ensures that apparatus and equipment is properly cared for, fully operational, cleaned, and returned to service after emergency operations or training exercises.
- Assists in the development and delivery of training exercises and programs.
- Researches, recommends and purchases equipment and supplies for departmental use.
- Participates in the inspection of buildings and other structures in fire prevention programs.
- Assists with the implementation and delivery of public education.
- Performs related duties.
