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Firefighter/Mechanic


North Slope Borough, AK


Location

Anchorage, AK | United States


Job description

Salary: $41.43 Hourly

Location : Varies, AK

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 04-24-003

Department: Fire

Division: Central

Opening Date: 02/19/2024

Closing Date: 3/15/2024 5:00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose

Performs firefighting and emergency medical duties; diagnoses, repairs and maintains specialized firefighter equipment and vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Responds to emergencies and performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties.

Provide specialized inspection, maintenance, and repair of Fire Department vehicles, fire stations, emergency equipment, and non-emergency equipment.

Maintain maintenance logs, schedules, reports, and other documents.

Maintain inventory and readiness of assigned equipment and related supplies.

Reviews status of vehicles and equipment, and recommends equipment replacement and repairs.

Assist with vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance training.

Operates and inspects emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment.

Travel to Villages for Maintenance of Apparatus and Equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of NSB Fire Department policies and procedures, firefighting and emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety and legal issues.

Skill in effectively diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance and repairs on Fire Department vehicles and equipment.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

Two years of heavy or light duty vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance work experience;

Ability to obtain certification as State of Alaska Firefighter I and Emergency Trauma Technician within one year of appointment;

Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures.

May be exposed to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, dangerous machinery and potential physical harm when responding to fire and rescue emergencies.

Special Equipment and Tools Utilized:

Emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment, rescue equipment and emergency medical tools and gear; also specialized repair tools and equipment.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.


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This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?


03


Which best describes your level of education?


04


How many years of heavy or light duty vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance work experience do you have?


05


If you do have at least two years of work heavy or light duty vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.


06


Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.


07


To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Anthony Neakok) or Immediate Supervisor (Jeremiah Lambrecht) for this position?


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If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:


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Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Anthony Neakok) or Immediate Supervisor (Jeremiah Lambrecht) of this position?


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If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:


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