Chief, Emergency Services - Kachemak Emergency Service Area

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Under the general direction and supervision of the Mayor or their designee, the Chief, Emergency Services is responsible for the development and implementation of administrative and management services, manages the emergency medical services program, day-to-day procedures for fire department operations and supervises the general operations of a the department. The Chief serves as a member of the management, administrative and command teams.Residency: Within six months from date of hire, the Chief must establish residency within at least a 20-minute response time by roadway to the nearest service area station as designated by his or her superior, and shall continue such residency during the period of appointment.Applications will be reviewed as received. Posting may close sooner than advertised.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED, and Associate's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Service, or Para-Medicine or equivalent related education. Accumulated credit hours towards a degree may be credited.WORK EXPERIENCE: A minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible firefighting/EMS experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a 2 years of education for 1 year of experience ratio. At least five (5) years of experience must have been as a fire officer or equivalent leadership/managerial role within a career or combination fire department.This experience must include demonstrated experience in all of the following: Extensive command and control experience on emergency scenes including fire and emergency medical response Administrative responsibility including budget preparation, grant preparation, licensing, reporting and tracking of required expenditures Personnel management experience including successful management of bargained and non-bargained employees, and/or volunteers including management of performance evaluations, progressive discipline procedures and grievances Demonstrated experience with incident command systems, fire and emergency services apparatus/equipment specification, purchase, and maintenance Strong communication skills including both verbal command in person and via radio, and written communication as demonstrated in accurate and comprehensive report writing and documentationCERTIFICATIONS and LICENSING: Alaska Fire Officer I or state approved equivalent; and Must hold or obtain within 6 months of hire, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I or National Registry EMT Basic. Ability to obtain a valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration or Business Professional experience providing training, conducting performance evaluations, public speaking Advanced EMT or Paramedic Certification Fire Officer II and/or Fire Officer III Certification (IFSAC or other state-approved equivalent) EMS and Fire Instructor certifications Alaska Fire Investigator Certification (Fire Investigator Technician or Certified Fire Investigator) Graduate or enrolled in National Fire Academy - Executive Fire Officer Certification program or Chief Fire Officer Designation

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently transport up to 50 pounds, and occasionally transport over 100 pounds. Employee may encounter a high frequency of exposure to hazardous situations in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must successfully pass a bi-annual, borough approved medical examination.Examinations: A physical examination is required. Pre-employment drug screening may be required