The Fire Marshal is responsible for providing administrative, clerical and facilitation of all Cordova Volunteer Fire Department activities in accordance with Municipal Ordinance, State, and Federal Regulations. This is a working supervisor position responsible for providing and responding to emergency fire and rescue services to include non-working hours. Provides direct supervision to paid Firefighter/Medics, and any other staff that may be hired within the Fire Department.
CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME, OVERTIME EXEMPT, SALARIED AND CONFIDENTIAL
SALARY: $68,618.54 – $99,933.94 ANNUALLY, DOE
HOURS: MON-FRI OFFICE HOURS, 0800 – 1700; OCCASIONAL EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS AS SCHEDULED
BENEFITS: Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), Group Health Insurance and Life Insurance, Optional 457 Deferred Compensation, Employee-Priced Recreation Facility Access, Annual/Sick Leave accrual and paid holidays
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Highschool diploma or GED required.
- Must possess the State equivalent of Firefighter 1 certification. Should be transferred for reciprocity within 30 days of hire.
- Three (3) years’ experience supervising staff.
- Must have completed ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within 60 days.
- Must complete fire training as required by state and federal regulations and trainings required for membership in the Cordova Volunteer Fire Department.
- Prior experience in fire suppression techniques, emergency medical response and SAR procedures required.
- Ability to obtain EMT1 certification within one year of hire required.
- Must possess a basic understanding of computer functions to include but not limited to; Windows environment, word document, excel spreadsheet, and outlook calendar.
- Must possess of be able to obtain a valid Alaska driver’s license.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: (please see full job description for essential duties)
- Responsible for the station duties of the Cordova Volunteer Fire Department. Serves as liaison for all Fire Department activities to other City departments, boards and commissions, as well as State & Federal agencies.
- Responds to Fire, EMS, and Service calls when scheduled.
- Maintains daily records for Department, including equipment and vehicle maintenance, inspections, and details of emergency runs, in a secure manner and in accordance with applicable laws.
- Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the department in conjunction with the Fire Chief.
- Writes and administers all direct Fire Department and EMS related grant projects.
- Prepares and manages all Departmental budgets as necessary and submits to City Manager; assures conformance as required.
- Facilitates and coordinates training and prepares information necessary for presentation for training in conjunction with the Training Officer.
- Manages and maintains radio communications network for department and other City, State, and Federal Public Safety departments.
- Manages and maintains Fire and Rescue equipment and facilities. Schedules or performs maintenance on vehicles and equipment and cleanliness of facilities as necessary.
- Develops and administers fire prevention education and public education programs in conjunction with the Training Officer.
- Acts as agent of the State Fire Marshal for enforcing and performing inspections with compliance with Alaska fire, life and safety codes as directed by the State.
- Supervises Fire Department Staff to include conducting evaluations, organizing training, ensuring valid certifications, proper maintenance of Fire Hall, equipment, vehicles, and coordinating on-call schedule with Volunteer Department.
- Updates pre-fire plans for tactical use in fire suppression.
- Investigates the cause of fires with Fire Chief and escalate to the State as required.
- Assists in the development and implementation of City’s emergency preparedness plan.
TO APPLY: Download a City application and complete job description, which includes necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions. Interested individuals should submit a online City application, by either applying online or email humanresources@cityofcordova.net. Applications accepted until position filled.
THE CITY OF CORDOVA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER