Fire Chief
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Job Location:
Juneau, AK - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 125944 - 161761
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
- The City and Borough of Juneau recruiting for its next Fire Chief!
Under the direction of the City Manager the Fire Chief is the departments principal executive officer and serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team for the municipality.
Juneau is the major population (approximately 32000) and economic center in Southeast Alaska and the capital of the state. The CBJ encompasses an area of 3600 square miles. The Capital City Fire/Rescue Department provides fire and EMS services to the citizens of Juneau Alaska.
This position generally works Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. with meetings outside of regular work hours.
This recruitment is open until filled. We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply. Our first cutoff date for applications is scheduled for close of business November 26 2025. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion. Typical Responsibilities
The Fire Chief plans and directs the operation and activities of all volunteer and paid fire department personnel and equipment in the City and Borough of Juneau. These activities include but are not limited to: Ensuring adequate firefighting equipment and personnel are available and ready for emergencies.
Coordinating the transfer of equipment and personnel between stations during emergencies.
Ensuring all firefighting automotive and portable equipment and tools are maintained and operable.
May respond to fire alarms and take charge at scenes.
Assuming overall command of major fires and other emergencies.
Coordinating and implementing a training program for fire department personnel.
Coordinating a fire inspection and fire safety program throughout the community.
Recommending and initiating the acquisition of firefighting rescue salvage and related emergency equipment for the community.
Investigating fires and reporting findings.
Ensuring necessary records reports correspondence and other documents are prepared and properly maintained.
Preparing and administering the department budget.
Minimum Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications Education:A bachelors degree from an accredited college. Experience: Four (4) years of command or supervisory firefighter experience in a department of comparable size to the Juneau Fire Department. The experience should include administrative responsibilities.Supplemental Information
The Fire Chief is within the partially exempt service and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. Applications and resumes received are subject to public disclosure.
SPECIAL NOTE:Appointment to the Fire Chief position will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the background process including a psychological evaluation.ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATIONPlease attach a cover letter.HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFODallas Hargrave Human Resources / Risk Management DirectorPhone Number:Email:
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your work experience in the application.If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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StatementThe City & Borough of Juneau 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 call or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at or 155 Heritage Way Juneau AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Mold Remediation
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Basic Math
- Host/Hostess Experience
- Restoration
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Water Damage Restoration
- Emergency Management
- Auto Restoration
- Fire Restoration
- Financial Report Interpretation
