Deputy Fire MarshalMulti
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- The Division of Fire and Life Safety have positions available throughout the state. The salary is based on location of hire.Bethel $54.08 $62.66 per hourJuneau $37.85 $43.86 per hour
Ketchikan $38.75 $44.90 per hourKotzebue $57.66 $66.83 per hour
Nome $49.39 $57.22 per hourSoldotna $36.05 $41.77 per hourWHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGThis position enforces State Laws and Regulations in the field of Fire Prevention Fire Inspections Fire Investigations and Plan Reviews statewide. Performs fire and life safety building inspections fire investigations in support of fire and life safety prevention training and investigation statewide.- DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 1
Attend and successfully complete the Alaska Law Enforcement Training Academy provided by the Department of Public Safety which includes training in criminal justice investigations traffic violations communications defensive tactics and use of firearms.Complete the Division of Fire and Life Safety Field Training and Evaluation Program under the supervision of a Fire Marshal III or Field Training Officer.Certify as police officer within the time frames established by the Alaska Police Standards Council.Certify as a Fire Inspector I.Certify as an Alaska Fire Investigator Technician.Obtain a Certified Fire Investigator certification from the Alaska Fire Standards Council.- DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 2
Plan schedule and conduct fire safety surveys of all buildings processes and practices regulated by the Division to ensure compliance with applicable State fire codes ordinances laws regulations and standards.Conduct onsite inspections of new and existing buildings and tenant spaces for compliance with applicable State fire codes ordinances laws regulations and standards.Issue notices of existing violations and notices of fire hazards set forth time limitations as required and direct the owner or occupant of a building to correct violations and bring property into compliance. Perform followup inspections.Issue corrections fire watch stop work or building closure orders as needed for safety.Investigate fires of any cause accidental or intentional and determine fire causes by use of chemistry physics engineering mathematics psychology criminology and law disciplines. This includes directing activities of local fire authorities in investigations interviewing and/or subpoena fire officials witnesses and others examining the physical debris of a fire drawing diagrams and taking photographs of fire scene securing evidence locating point of origin and source of ignition preparing a written report and providing expert testimony and opinion at civil or criminal legal proceedings.Perform complete case management for fires investigated by the Division with the exception of cases involving homicides.Package human remains as evidence for transport to the Medical Examiners Office and attend autopsy to obtain photographic evidence.Provide fire prevention messages for general and special public groups to include news and fire safety releases to all media addresses to school children parent associations civic clubs and employee groups.Provide code consultation for architects engineers attorneys owners builders planning and building officials and local fire officials on projects to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.Conduct inspections and plan reviews and issue permits and licenses for statewide programs related to the Division.Perform law enforcement duties as certified police officers.OUR ORGANIZATION MISSION AND CULTURE
The Mission of the Division of Fire and Life Safety is to prevent the loss of life and property from fire and explosion.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
As a Deputy Fire Marshal I/II you will have a rewarding career and receive paid high caliber training and benefits at no expense to you while attending the academy.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT
The Deputy Fire Marshals serve primarily as rural fire marshals. Alaska does not have counties Sheriffs Offices or Deputies requiring Deputies to provide complete services for areas outside of the traditional city limits of most Alaska cities.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Must be 21 years of age or older at the start of the academy
- Must be conversant in both spoken and written English
- Must possess a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test.
- Not disqualified from any portion of a prior background investigation for this job class in the last twelve months
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace enforce the law prevent and detect crime and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Departments mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths please consider joining our team. Additional Required Information
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
If selected for interview be prepared to submit the following information:
Uptodate resume showing the last 10 years of your work history.
Three professional work references with contact information.
Copies of professional certificates if applicable.
Educational transcripts if using education to meet the minimum qualifications.
INITIAL PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
All applicants must successfully pass the initial physical fitness test to move forward in the application process.For more information on our fitness test standards go to This test can be proctored by an adult at a local gym or any adequate outdoor or indoor facility. Applicants will submit results via Guardian Dashboard in the Agency Provided Documents section when completing their background investigation documents. Passing initial fitness test scores are valid for 15 months.
DOCUMENTS TO COLLECT TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BACKGROUND PACKET
We recommend you have the following documents in your possession BEFORE submitting your online application to ensure you meet your Background Packet deadline. These documents will be submitted with the Background Packet and does not need to be uploaded to your online application.
Photocopy of Birth Certificate (if current name differs from that on the birth certificate provide court documents showing name change).
If naturalized a photocopy of Naturalization Certificate with photo.
Photocopy of high school diploma GED or transcripts that indicate date of graduation
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following job qualifications are stated in general terms for purposes of this job posting only. Applicants will be evaluated based on Alaska Administrative Code 13 ARC 85: Minimum Standards for Police Officers as well as the AlaskaDepartment of Public Safety Minimum Standards.- DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 1 General Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age or older at the start of the academy.
Must be conversant in both spoken and written English.
Most possess a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test.
Not disqualified from any portion of a prior background investigation for this job class in the last twelve months.
Driving Record
Must possess a valid drivers license issued within the United States or its Territories.
Must be free of excessive moving violations and recent license actions (canceled revoked suspended limited or SR22 requirement).
Drug Misconduct
Drug misconduct is closely scrutinized and recent drug use may be cause for elimination from the hiring process including:- use within the last year.
- Use of illegal narcotics within the last ten years.
- Manufacture/sale of illegal narcotics as an adult.
- Drug misconduct while employed in a law enforcement position.
- Prescription drug use without a prescription unless there was an immediate pressing or emergency medical circumstance to justify the use.
Criminal History
Adult criminal history is closely scrutinized and the following may be cause for elimination from the hiring process:- Felony conduct with sufficient evidence available for submission to the DA for prosecution.
- Misdemeanor convictions within the last ten years.
- Any conviction related to domestic violence.
- Any criminal charges within last twelve months.
- Has not been on courtordered probation within three years of application date.
Professional Conduct
The below requirements pertain to incidents occurring on duty or off duty. While employed as a peace officer fire marshal correctional officer Village Public Safety Officer (APSO) Court Services Officer (COST) military police officer licensed security guard or officer or similar position anywhere or in any jurisdiction (pertains to incidents occurring on duty or off duty). The applicant must be free of:- Misconduct (including misuse of official position or authority)
- Perjury
- Excessive use of force.
- Dishonesty
- Termination for cause or resignation under threat of discharge.
- Police certification denied or revoked by the APSE or the equivalent licensing authority in another jurisdiction.
- DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 2General Qualifications
Possess a police officer Basic Certification issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council.
AND
Possess the following certificates: Certified Fire Investigator and Fire Inspector I.
DEFINITIONS
For purposes of the minimum qualifications for this job class (Deputy Fire Marshal I or II):
Convictions or court ordered probation are recognized as either by civilian court in Alaska the United States or another state or territory or by a military court.
Misdemeanors are recognized as:
1 a crime classified as a misdemeanor in Alaska at the time the crime was committed.
2 a crime committed in another jurisdiction for which there was a conviction in that jurisdiction by a civilian or military court if that crime has elements similar to those of a misdemeanor under Alaska law at the time the offense was committed.
A crime of domestic violence means an offense that:
1 is a misdemeanor or felony under Federal or State Law; and
2 has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.
Qualifying work experience as a police officer is defined as active employment in a police force organized by a state or a political subdivision of a state whose basic purpose and function is to maintain peace and order and to prevent and investigate criminal offenses. Experience performing police functions while serving in the Armed Forces is not considered qualifying work experience.
IMPORTANT NOTE
All initial communication with applicants will be conducted via email. It is imperative applicants provide a valid email address when applying and check email frequently during the application process for this position. Applicants who have a change in email address during this application process must notify the Recruitment Unit immediately.
It is crucial that you are honest and provide accurate information in your job application during all background phases and in the final selection process. All information requested is mandatory. Anything less than full disclosure will eliminate you from further consideration for this recruitment and potentially future recruitment for this job class.
A thorough understanding of the following information is paramount to your ability to remain competitive in the application process. All instructions must be followed explicitly and all forms must be completed neatly and thoroughly.
NOTIFICATION OF NEXT PHASE- Within five 5 business days after the submission of your job application applicants who meet minimum qualifications and department requirements will receive an email message from @guardianalliancetechnologies.As part of the hiring process Alaska State Troopers conducts a thorough background investigation of all candidates using the webbased Guardian platform to securely collect all required information and documentation for your investigation. All applicants will be required to utilize this online portal by first creating a login for the portal then follow the applicant instructions. Users will be required to use this online portal and all necessary documents are required to be uploaded into this portal by the applicant. Users will need to use the Chrome web browser on a computer. No exceptions.
- Applicants can expect to pay for airfare and lodging while in Anchorage for testing. This testing is scheduled 4 weeks before your inperson testing in Anchorage. The next testing weeks are MayJulySeptemberand November.(approximate dates)
PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTING- All applicants who are contacted for an interview will be scheduled for the secondary physical agility testing prior to the interview. Passing the initial physical fitness test does not nullify an applicant taking the final inperson fitness test. Both the initial and final physical fitness test must be passed to interview for the position. For more information on the requirements for the physical agility testing please visit the following website:
- All applicants will need to travel to Anchorage Alaska one time during the selection process to complete the following: oral board medical exam polygraph and interview. Applicants can expect to pay for airfare and lodging while in Anchorage for testing MayJulySeptemberand November.(approximate dates)
OUTOF STATE AIRFARE REIMBURSEMENT
Out of State applicants now have the option to have their airfare reimbursed up to $750.00 by the Recruitment Unit. Reimbursements will only be made for applicants that pass their PFT and complete their testing week in Anchorage. Contact the recruitment unit for more details of the airfare reimbursement.
COVER LETTER REQUIRED
Provide a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and why you are the best candidate for the position.In addition your cover letter must fully support the key responsibilities and the desired knowledge skills abilities and education. Also support how you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Your application package will be reviewed to determine if you possess the experience and strengths we are seeking in an employee.
The cover letter will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please callorin Juneau or(TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.Contact Information
GUARDIAN ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGIES ONLINE PORTAL QUESTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
Should you encounter any issues accessing your account or with the platform in general please contact Guardian anytime via phone or email:or email .
https:// MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: Box 110201
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(tollfree) or 907if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to .
FOR APPLICANT PASSWORD ASSISTANCE PLEASE VISIT:
Juneau AK 99811
(Statewide tollfree number)
907(Juneau and outofstate callers)FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Employment Type
Full-Time
