Salary:
$61,522 - $74,060 DOE/Excellent Benefit Package
Description:
This position, under the direct supervision from the Director of Public Safety, is responsible for overseeing administration of the Fire Division of the Department of Public Safety.
Responsible for the direct supervision of firefighters and fire volunteers by planning, reviewing, directing, disciplining, training, and evaluating work. Commands staff at fire and other emergencies. Plans, schedules, and oversees short-term and long-term goals and activities of the Fire Division. Assist with budget preparations and day-to-day fiscal management. Writes, manages and reports on fire division grants and capital projects. Interprets and applies laws, codes, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to fire protection. Conducts and/or assists in criminal fire investigations. Maintains firefighting equipment inventory and ensures that inspections and repairs are carried out.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of employment supervision. The ability to participate in and conduct meetings with public and private officials. Skilled in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with City of Unalaska elected and appointed officials and staff, the public, media, and federal, state and local agencies. Possess strong written and oral communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Must have ability to work under pressure. Working knowledge of state, federal, and local laws pertaining to fire safety and investigations, and departmental policies and procedures. The ability to operate, test, inspect, and maintain fire equipment. Must have knowledge of lifesaving, first aid, and water safety techniques. Have knowledge of office practices, procedures, filing systems, and general office equipment. Must be proficient in a Windows environment.
Minimum qualifications: High School diploma or GED, five years experience with a paid and/or volunteer fire department as a fire fighter, with two of those years at the rank of Lieutenant or above, three years supervisory level experience, State of Alaska Fire Fighter I certificate.
Bachelor’s degree in fire sciences or related field, experience in the operation and/or maintenance of small engines, general gas or diesel vehicles and minor building maintenance, incident command experience, Graduate of a State recognized fire fighter academy, State of Alaska Fire Fighter II certificate, Certified Fire Fighter I instructor, Alaska Level III Fire Extinguisher Technician Certificate or ability to obtain within one year of employment, State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I Certificate.
Valid Alaska driver’s license. This position is subject to a background check and successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.
To Apply:
Please submit a City of Unalaska application, resume, cover letter with five professional references, a reference release form, and a writing sample. Position is open until filled. Job descriptions, applications, and reference release forms are available at City Hall, by calling HR at 907- 581-1251, or by downloading at www.unalaska-ak.us . Return completed applications and other required information to HR in City Hall or by one of the following methods: Mail to P.O. Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685; e-mail to kstiles@ci.unalaska.ak.us ; or fax to 907-581-4469.