Barrow Fire Chief

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

North Slope Borough’s Barrow Fire Chief leads Barrow fire, rescue and EMS operations, directing staff, training responders and coordinating inspections and maintenance. The role requires ensuring readiness, safety and effective incident response under Alaska law, with emphasis on Arctic conditions.

The incumbent supervises personnel, develops training programs, conducts public fire education, and liaises with the State Fire Marshal and City leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate 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.
• Fire Service Instructor or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Incident Commander for fire, rescue, and ambulance operations in Barrow.
• Recruit, train, lead and supervise staff and volunteers; ensure readiness and accountability.
• Supervise emergency responders and ensure equipment and facilities are maintained.
• Coordinate apparatus checks and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Provide public fire education and safety programs; attend council meetings and report.

Skills

Incident Command

Staff supervision

Training

Public education

Fire inspections

Emergency management

Education

AS/Certificate in Fire Science

Alaska Firefighter II

Fire Service Instructor

Tools

Emergency response equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

Barrow Fire Chief in Barrow, AK

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.
• 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.
• 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.