Village Firefighter/EMT - Nuiqsut

Summary or Purpose

Responds to emergencies and performs duties related to fire suppression, rescue, emergency care during ground ambulance transport; other tasks as appropriate and in accordance with level of training. Assist with departmental training; travel to North Slope communities as needed to provide support and training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as assigned.
• Travel to and work in other NSB communities to provide support and training.
• Aid Department Instructors, as needed, to assure training course is taught according to lesson plan and as scheduled.
• Assist with coordinating special projects as needed and assist as assigned.
• Aid with the NSB Fire Department Explorer Program as needed.
• Maintain training skills and certification through participation in applicable education opportunities and training as required.
• Maintain inventory, readiness of equipment and supplies.
• Operate, clean and inspect emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools, equipment and facilities. Maintain certifications and personal records of certification.
• 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.
• Knowledge of fire ground operations safety.
• Knowledge of pre-hospital practices.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques to present training program.
• Knowledge and ability to use emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment and gear, rescue equipment and emergency medical equipment and tools.
• Skill in planning, organizing and scheduling technical training classes.
• Skill in establishing rapport with small and large groups to facilitate effective training opportunities.
• Skill in effectively presenting information in a classroom environment.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

• High school graduate or G.E.D./A combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Ability to obtain Firefighter/EMT Trainee required certifications within six months of hire.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

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.

Note:

• 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.

Required Information

• 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 Andrew Oyagak for this position?
• If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
  • Father
  • Father-in-Law
  • Step-Father
  • Mother
  • Mother-in-Law
  • Step-Mother
  • Brother
  • Brother-in-Law
  • Step-Brother
  • Sister
  • Sister-in-Law
  • Step-Sister
  • Son
  • Son-in-Law
  • Step-Son
  • Daughter
  • Daughter-in-Law
  • Step-Daughter
  • Wife
  • Husband
• Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director Anthony Neakok or Immediate Supervisor Andrew Oyagak of this position?
• If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below: I am currently living in the same residence as the:
  • Department Director
  • Immediate Supervisor
  • Employer
  • North Slope Borough
  • P.O. Box 69, NSB HR
  • Barrow, Alaska, 99723-0069
  • Phone
  • 907-852-0364