What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Marshal City of Cordova position at Akml?

The Fire Marshal is responsible for providing administrative, clerical, and facilitation of the Cordova Volunteer Fire Department training activities in accordance with Municipal Ordinance, State, and Federal Regulations. Provides and responds to emergency fire and rescue services. Provides direct supervision to paid Firefighter / Medics, and any other staff that may be hired within the Fire Department.

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

CLASSIFICATION : FULL-TIME, OVERTIME EXEMPT, SALARIED AND CONFIDENTIAL

SALARY : $68,618.54 – $85,126.89 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 :

High school diploma or GED required.
Must have completed ICS 100, 200, 700, 800. Must complete ICS 300 & 400 within 1st year.
Must complete fire training as required by state and federal regulations and trainings required for membership in the Cordova Volunteer Fire Department within 90 days of hire.
Prior experience in fire suppression techniques, emergency medical response and SAR procedures required.
Ability to obtain EMT1 certification and Fire Fighter 1 certification within one year of hire required.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Alaska driver’s license.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF 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 calls for assistance and fire department emergencies.

Maintains daily records for Department, including equipment and vehicle maintenance, inspections, details of emergency runs, public service, and public education and department training, in a secure manner and in accordance with applicable laws. Maintains Volunteer Fire Department personnel files.

Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the department.

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 implements training and prepares information necessary for presentation for training of Volunteer Fire Department.

Provides dispatcher training regarding Volunteer Fire Department operations.

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.

Acts as agent of the State Fire Marshal for enforcing and performing inspections with compliance with Alaska fire, life and safety codes as directed.

Updates pre-fire plans for tactical use in fire suppression.

Investigates the cause of fires.

Assists in the development and implementation of City’s emergency preparedness plan.

Working knowledge of and ability to carry out emergency operations using the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).

Serves as a member of the City Emergency Management Organization. This includes planning, budgeting, reporting, and coordinating crisis management activities.

TO APPLY : Download a City application and complete job description, which includes necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions. Interested individuals should submit an 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

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Salary : $68,619 - $85,127

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