Chief, Emergency Services - Nikiski Fire Service Area
Apply NowCompany: Kenai Peninsula Borough
Location: Kenai, AK 99611
Description:
Salary: $94,365.00 - $117,926.00 Annually
Location : Kenai, AK
Job Type: Full-time
Department: NIKISKI FIRE SERVICE AREA
Division: NIKISKI FIRE SA
Opening Date: 03/21/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Please be sure to attach requested documents to application.
Definition
Under the general direction and supervision of the Mayor or his/her designee, the Chief, Emergency Services is responsible for oversight of the general operations of a combination career/volunteer department including the development and implementation of all administrative and management services programs and the day-to-day fire and EMS department operations, including shift staffing and residency programs. The Chief serves as a member of the management, administrative and command teams.
Salary range advertised is Min - Mid range.
Director of Maintenance
Low Salary Range
Regular Gross Wages
$ 94,365.00
Annual Benefits paid by KPB on Employee's behalf:
$ 55,026.00
Value of Leave Accrual (6.47 hrs. per pay period) Accrual paid as used.
$ 8,358.00
Est. Total:
$157,749.00
See Summary of Benefits for Additional Employee Benefits; Does not reflect Net pay.
Minimum Qualifications
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 fire station that has been designated as the headquarters for the Fire Service Area and shall continue such residency during the period of appointment.
EDUCATION:
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
Essential Functions
Manages all Department services and activities to include training, injury prevention, emergency medical services, and fire protection and suppression. Oversees and participates in the development of the department's goals, objectives, work plan and budget. Monitors the expenditures of service area funds to ensure compliance with the adopted budget and borough policy. Applies for grant funding when applicable. Develops and implements departmental policies, standing orders, and guidelines to ensure that regulatory, legislative, and board policy matters are appropriately addressed. Directs personnel of the department including career employees and volunteers. Provides direct and indirect management of bargained and non-bargained employees, and volunteers including oversight of performance evaluations, progressive discipline procedures and grievances. Participates in the collective bargaining process. Dependent upon department configuration and coverage including career and volunteer responders, may be required to assist with fire ground and EMS operations which may include aspects of fire attack, patient care or rescue techniques for the purpose of mentoring and/or training. Oversees department operations decisions, career shift staffing, volunteer program, volunteer residency program (if any) and related SOG's and policies to ensure coverage and service for the community. Plans and coordinates Department programs, services, and administrative matters with the Borough Mayor or designee, including attending meetings with administrative staff and keeping the Mayor's office informed of key needs, issues, and support requirements. Assists with development of Fire Service Area Board agenda and work session items, including the review of agenda material, attend public hearings, and related proceedings to represent the Department. Directs the department's public relations efforts including campaigns to present the need for changes in laws and policies and to encourage fire prevention. Monitors and prepares legislation as it relates to Fire Service Area activities. Presents testimony on legislative matters that impact the service area. Initiates internal investigations when appropriate and directs corrective action as needed. Attends civic, professional, and community group meetings to explain the activities and functions of the Department and to promote favorable public opinions and working relations. Regularly required to respond and provide incident command at irregular hours and holidays. Regularly on-call by pager and cell phone for emergency calls. Additional Functions: Directs the department's public relations efforts to encourage fire prevention. Assists the public with fire code compliance and cooperates with the Alaska State Fire Marshal in fire investigations and code enforcement. Represents the department to other government officials and private agencies and external entities. Attends public and professional meetings to represent the department's interest and to keep abreast of current trends and developments. Other duties as assigned
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.
Examinations: A bi-annual physical examination is required.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applying!
Kenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans
High Deductible Health Plan
Calendar Year Deductible: Individual - $2,000*Family - $4,000*
Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum:
Individual - $5,500 In-Network / $15,000
Out-of-Network Family - $9,000 In-Network / $30,000 Out-of-Network
Prescription Drug Plan Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual - $2,000* Family - $4,000*
* Medical and prescription deductibles are combined and cross-accumulate * Medical and prescription out-of-pocket maximums are combined and cross-accumulate
Note: A spousal coverage surcharge of $150 per month ($75 per pay period) will be assessed if an employee's spouse declines health coverage available through his or her employer and is enrolled in the KPB Plans, or if the spouse elects to enroll in a reduced benefit plan which shifts primary coverage to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Plan.
Employee Health Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):
Employee $47.50 ($95/month)
Spouse $47.50 ($95/month)
Children (1 - 5)$12.50 (per each child / $25 per child/per month)
Children (6+) $75 ($150 total/month)
Dental Plan Calendar Year Deductible
Individual - $75 / Family - $250
Annual Maximum Benefit per Person - $2,500
Vision Plan
There is no deductible applicable to the Vision Plan Eligible expenses include eye exams, lenses and frames and contact lenses.
Dental/Vision Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):Coverage for employee and all eligible, enrolled dependents$15 ($30/month)
Borough Contribution to HSA or HRA
Health Savings Account
Calendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Calendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Employees who elect to participate in, and meet eligibility requirements for, the HRA or HSA, shall have the Employer's contribution, *pro-rated, deposited into their account in equal monthly installments during the first pay period paid on the first payday of each month.
*pro-rated is defined as $125.00 per month for an individual or $250.00 per month for a family, based on month of hire for new hires. This is based on the Boroughs contribution for a Full-Time employee of $1500.00 per year for an individual or $3000.00 per year for a family.
Guardian Flight AirMed & LifeMed AK transportation
Discount family membership available at employee's expense.
Employee Assistance Program
Available at no cost to employee and family members 24/7, through Magellan Health.
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax payroll deduction for qualified medical/dental expenses available at employee's expense.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax payroll deduction for dependent care expenses available at employee's expense.
Group Life and AD&D
A life insurance policy for all regular status employees in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary. A $2,000 policy is also provided for spouse and dependent children.
Additional Group Life and AD&D
Additional life insurance available at employee's expense.
Supplemental Policies
Available through Colonial Life at employee's expense.
Personal Leave-Paid Time Off-PTO
Employees accrue 6.47 hours of PTO from date of hire and it is available to use immediately. Accrual increases according to a 2, 5, and 10-year schedule.
Holidays
Ten scheduled holidays plus two floating holidays.
Administrative Leave
Administrative employees receive up to 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year.
Retirement
Enrollment in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory. Employee/ Employer contributions dependent on PERS Tier Level employee is hired under.
Deferred Compensation Plan
An optional employee-funded 457 deferred compensation program available through MissionSquare Retirement.
IRA & Roth IRA
Available at employee's expense through MissionSquare Retirement.
This is only a Summary Sheet. Please see full Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision Plans for schedule of benefits and coverage. Consult your current Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as applicable KPB policies/procedures regarding other benefits outlined above.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference?
02
RESUME: This job posting requires a resume attached to the application. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.
03
COVER LETTER: This job posting requires a cover letter attached to the application. Have you attached your cover letter, as required, which highlights my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.
04
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
05
Please check which of the following EDUCATION minimum requirements that you meet:
06
Do you have NIMS (National Incident Management System) Certification?
07
Do you have State of Alaska Fire Officer 1 or equivalent certification? Please attach copy to application.
08
Do you currently possess a valid, unrestricted State of Alaska Driver's License?
09
Do you have a minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible leadership roles (fire officer or equivalent, and above) within a career or combination emergency services department?
10
Do you have a minimum of twelve (12) years of firefighting/EMS experience, seven (7) years of which must have been as a fire officer or equivalent (and above) in increasingly responsible leadership/managerial roles within a career or combination emergency services department?
11
Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3) personal references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
12
Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3) professional references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
Required Question
Location : Kenai, AK
Job Type: Full-time
Department: NIKISKI FIRE SERVICE AREA
Division: NIKISKI FIRE SA
Opening Date: 03/21/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Please be sure to attach requested documents to application.
Definition
Under the general direction and supervision of the Mayor or his/her designee, the Chief, Emergency Services is responsible for oversight of the general operations of a combination career/volunteer department including the development and implementation of all administrative and management services programs and the day-to-day fire and EMS department operations, including shift staffing and residency programs. The Chief serves as a member of the management, administrative and command teams.
Salary range advertised is Min - Mid range.
Director of Maintenance
Low Salary Range
Regular Gross Wages
$ 94,365.00
Annual Benefits paid by KPB on Employee's behalf:
$ 55,026.00
Value of Leave Accrual (6.47 hrs. per pay period) Accrual paid as used.
$ 8,358.00
Est. Total:
$157,749.00
See Summary of Benefits for Additional Employee Benefits; Does not reflect Net pay.
Minimum Qualifications
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 fire station that has been designated as the headquarters for the Fire Service Area and shall continue such residency during the period of appointment.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED, and
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or Business; or
- Associate's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Science or Para-Medicine OR an amount of SH or quarter hours equivalent to an Associate's degree OR currently enrolled in a degree producing program to be completed in not less than 2 years. A minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible leadership roles (fire officer or equivalent, and above) within a career or combination emergency services department.
- A minimum of twelve (12) years of firefighting/EMS experience, seven (7) years of which must have been as a fire officer or equivalent (and above) in increasingly responsible leadership/managerial roles within a career or combination emergency services 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/or 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 documentation.
- Alaska Fire Officer I or state-approved equivalent; and
- NIMS (National Incident Management System) Certification; and
- A valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a related field
- Professional experience providing training, conducting performance evaluations, public speaking
- EMT I, EMT II, EMT III Certification or Paramedic License
- 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 of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer program or Chief Fire Officer Designation
- Experience managing bargaining employees within emergency services
Essential Functions
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.
Examinations: A bi-annual physical examination is required.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applying!
Kenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans
- Coverage begins on date of hire into a regular position.
- Biweekly payroll (24 pay periods); employee's contribution (pre-tax) deduction
- Borough-provided contribution for HSA or HRA
High Deductible Health Plan
Calendar Year Deductible: Individual - $2,000*Family - $4,000*
Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum:
Individual - $5,500 In-Network / $15,000
Out-of-Network Family - $9,000 In-Network / $30,000 Out-of-Network
Prescription Drug Plan Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual - $2,000* Family - $4,000*
* Medical and prescription deductibles are combined and cross-accumulate * Medical and prescription out-of-pocket maximums are combined and cross-accumulate
Note: A spousal coverage surcharge of $150 per month ($75 per pay period) will be assessed if an employee's spouse declines health coverage available through his or her employer and is enrolled in the KPB Plans, or if the spouse elects to enroll in a reduced benefit plan which shifts primary coverage to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Plan.
Employee Health Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):
Employee $47.50 ($95/month)
Spouse $47.50 ($95/month)
Children (1 - 5)$12.50 (per each child / $25 per child/per month)
Children (6+) $75 ($150 total/month)
Dental Plan Calendar Year Deductible
Individual - $75 / Family - $250
Annual Maximum Benefit per Person - $2,500
Vision Plan
There is no deductible applicable to the Vision Plan Eligible expenses include eye exams, lenses and frames and contact lenses.
Dental/Vision Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):Coverage for employee and all eligible, enrolled dependents$15 ($30/month)
Borough Contribution to HSA or HRA
Health Savings Account
Calendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Calendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Employees who elect to participate in, and meet eligibility requirements for, the HRA or HSA, shall have the Employer's contribution, *pro-rated, deposited into their account in equal monthly installments during the first pay period paid on the first payday of each month.
*pro-rated is defined as $125.00 per month for an individual or $250.00 per month for a family, based on month of hire for new hires. This is based on the Boroughs contribution for a Full-Time employee of $1500.00 per year for an individual or $3000.00 per year for a family.
Guardian Flight AirMed & LifeMed AK transportation
Discount family membership available at employee's expense.
Employee Assistance Program
Available at no cost to employee and family members 24/7, through Magellan Health.
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax payroll deduction for qualified medical/dental expenses available at employee's expense.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax payroll deduction for dependent care expenses available at employee's expense.
Group Life and AD&D
A life insurance policy for all regular status employees in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary. A $2,000 policy is also provided for spouse and dependent children.
Additional Group Life and AD&D
Additional life insurance available at employee's expense.
Supplemental Policies
Available through Colonial Life at employee's expense.
Personal Leave-Paid Time Off-PTO
Employees accrue 6.47 hours of PTO from date of hire and it is available to use immediately. Accrual increases according to a 2, 5, and 10-year schedule.
Holidays
Ten scheduled holidays plus two floating holidays.
Administrative Leave
Administrative employees receive up to 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year.
Retirement
Enrollment in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory. Employee/ Employer contributions dependent on PERS Tier Level employee is hired under.
Deferred Compensation Plan
An optional employee-funded 457 deferred compensation program available through MissionSquare Retirement.
IRA & Roth IRA
Available at employee's expense through MissionSquare Retirement.
This is only a Summary Sheet. Please see full Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision Plans for schedule of benefits and coverage. Consult your current Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as applicable KPB policies/procedures regarding other benefits outlined above.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference?
- Yes
- No
02
RESUME: This job posting requires a resume attached to the application. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.
- Yes
- No
03
COVER LETTER: This job posting requires a cover letter attached to the application. Have you attached your cover letter, as required, which highlights my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
05
Please check which of the following EDUCATION minimum requirements that you meet:
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or Business
- OR Associate's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Science or Para-Medicine
- OR an amount of SH or quarter hours equivalent to an Associate's degree
- OR currently enrolled in a degree producing program to be completed in not less than 2 years
- None of the above
06
Do you have NIMS (National Incident Management System) Certification?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have State of Alaska Fire Officer 1 or equivalent certification? Please attach copy to application.
- Yes
- No
08
Do you currently possess a valid, unrestricted State of Alaska Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have a minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible leadership roles (fire officer or equivalent, and above) within a career or combination emergency services department?
- Yes
- No
10
Do you have a minimum of twelve (12) years of firefighting/EMS experience, seven (7) years of which must have been as a fire officer or equivalent (and above) in increasingly responsible leadership/managerial roles within a career or combination emergency services department?
- Yes
- No
11
Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3) personal references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
12
Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3) professional references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
Required Question