Summary or Purpose

Command fire, rescue, and emergency medical operations in Barrow; provide supervision, leadership and training for emergency responders, public fire education and inspections for the community, coordinates routine fire station and equipment maintenance. This position is a regular member of the North Slope Borough Fire Department and is authorized to act under Alaska Statute 18.70.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Serve as Incident Commander for fire, rescue, and ambulance operations in Barrow.

Serve as Incident Commander for fire, rescue, and ambulance operations in Barrow.

Recruits, trains, equips, leads, and appoints local officers and team leaders, engineers, firefighters, rescuers, medics and Explorers; assures staff are ready and prepared for duty, are adequately trained and equipped, and are held accountable for duties and responsibilities assigned.

Supervise emergency responders in Barrow.

Provides routine maintenance of fire station, all emergency equipment, and other equipment assigned; assures facilities are clean, maintains inventory with adequate supplies and in a constant state of readiness.

Coordinate weekly, monthly apparatus checks for Barrow staff.

Assures routine pre-fire planning inspections and fire cause investigations; assists the State Fire Marshal’s

Office with inspections and investigations as requested or assigned.

Provide public fire information, education, and safety programs for the Barrow community.

Attend City of Barrow Council meetings to give monthly reports.

Complete and submit documents and reports as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of NSB Fire Department policies and procedures, firefighting and emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety and legal issues.

Knowledge of Borough, state and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances.

Knowledge of firefighting, fire prevention, first response and emergency medical treatment principles, practices and methods.

Knowledge of current trends in strategy and tactics for deployment of personnel and equipment in fire and emergency situations.

Knowledge of techniques for efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources.

Skill in analyzing complex firefighting and emergency services issues and developing solutions.

Skill in effectively managing, leading and delegating tasks and authority.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required

Associate's Degree or certificate in Fire Science or ability to obtain within one year of hire;

State of Alaska Firefighter II or ability to obtain within one year of hire;

Emergency Medical Technician I;

Fire Service Instructor or ability to obtain within one year of hire;

Five years of Arctic firefighting experience;

Two years of supervisory work experience;

Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.

265.16 within the probationary period. Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period. Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.
273.16 within the probationary period. Ability to obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3) within the probationary period. Ability to obtain Person in Charge certification within the probationary period.

Environmental Factors And Conditions/Physical Requirements

Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures.

May be exposed to hazardous materials, dangerous machinery and potential physical harm when responding to fire and rescue emergencies.

Special Equipment And Tools Utilized

Emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment, rescue equipment and emergency medical tools and gear.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits Do Not Apply To Temporary Employees.

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

Yes, I understand and agree
No, I do not agree

02

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application. Do you certify that you understand the above information?

03

Do you have an Associates Degree or certificate in Fire Science? If so, please attach a copy to your application.

04

Which best describes your level of education?

Some high school
High school diploma or GED
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

05

Do you possess a certification as State of Alaska Firefighter II? If so, please attach a copy to your application.

06

Do you possess a current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician I? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

07

Do you possess current certification as a Fire Service Instructor? If so, please attach a copy to your application.

08

Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

09

How many years of Arctic firefighting experience do you have?

No experience
Less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more

10

If you have at least five years of Arctic firefighting experience, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.

11

How many years of supervisory work experience do you have?

No experience
Less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more

12

If you do have at least two years of supervisory work experience, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position(s) you held, company, dates of employment, and number of employees supervised.

13

Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

14

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Anthony Neakok) or Immediate Supervisor (Kalen Texeira) for this position?

15

If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

Father
Father-in-Law
Step-Father
Mother
Mother-in-Law
Step-Mother
Brother
Brother-in-Law
Step-Brother
Sister
Sister-in-Law
Step-Sister
Son
Son-in-Law
Step-Son
Daughter
Daughter-in-Law
Step-Daughter
Wife
Husband

16

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Anthony Neakok) or Immediate Supervisor (Kalen Texeira) of this position?

17

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below: I am currently living in the same residence as the:

Department Director
Immediate Supervisor
Required Question

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