What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Area Assistant (Fire & Life Safety) position at Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
This position is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of an assigned Fire Service Area and to assist in fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, fire training, and equipment readiness functions.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
This position will work out of station 51 in the Fire & Life Safety office. Duties will be focused on community fire and emergency prevention, education, and related programs. This position interacts heavily with the public in non-emergency settings. Emergency response is "as directed" by the supervisor and contingent upon successful operational certification.M1 - M5 - DOEHigh school diploma or equivalent, and specialized training in the field of work including college courses, certificate program, apprenticeship, etc.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.
Such experience could include but not limited to: Experience with fire operations, prevention, or instruction; general education or instruction; customer service; elementary or secondary education; office or administrative experience; curriculum or instruction development; public safety; recreational guiding, leadership, or informal education; occupational safety and health; public messaging, marketing, or public information officer; operation of large or commercial vehicles; research and evaluation; program management.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate state Fire certification.
Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.
If the position is required to engage in firefighting activities, in a non-command role, employee must be able to successfully complete a valid pre-employment and annual physical ability test (PAT), and a post-offer and annual NFPA 1582 physical exam.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain State of Alaska certification as a Firefighter I and/or Driver Operator.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain State of Alaska certification as a Fire Services Instructor.
- Performs a variety of technical and manual labor activities and duties in the operation of fire equipment and tools; drives and operates fire and rescue apparatus.
- Identifies and evaluates fire and rescue emergency situations and plans for the mitigation and life safety of responders, victims and the community.
- Responds to fire and emergency scenes as directed.
- Reviews applications, conducts interviews, and recommends the hiring of new personnel.
- Participates in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures.
- Responds to inquiries from service area personnel, public and private officials, and the public regarding services provided; serves as resource to responder personnel.
- Coordinates assigned programs.
- Prepares accident/incident reports and documentation.
- Enters statistical data to computerized databases and prepares related reports.
- Researches, develops, implements, coordinates and delivers employee training as assigned.
- Coordinates and delivers fire prevention and public education programming.
- Investigates a variety of training resources to determine and recommend workshops, courses, and seminars for Area personnel; maintains a library of resources and self-study materials.
- Ensures the competency level of personnel in compliance with Borough and state standards.
- Oversees the maintenance of fire and rescue equipment.
- When staffing the EOC performs the functions assigned by the Event Commander to efficiently and effectively respond and manage an incident.
- Performs related duties.
Salary : $32 - $34