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Municipality of Anchorage EMS / FIRE TRAINING SPECIALIST - Range 29 / IAFF in Anchorage, Alaska

EMS / FIRE TRAINING SPECIALIST - Range 29 / IAFF

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EMS / FIRE TRAINING SPECIALIST - Range 29 / IAFF

Salary

$47.36 - $51.24 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2025-00062

Department

Anchorage Fire Department

Division

AFD Training

Opening Date

01/21/2025

Closing Date

2/11/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) - Local 1264 Union and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the IAFF.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department (AFD)

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday (40 Hours)

LOCATION OF WORK: 1140 Airport Heights

Example of Duties

Working under the general supervision of the Assistant Chief, the EMS/Fire Training Specialist (FTS) is a key member of the training team. The FTS is responsible for identifying, developing, and delivering training and education programs to ensure department members operate effectively and efficiently. Also responsible for identifying, developing, and delivering training, education awareness, and outreach to the general public to reduce community risk. The FTS also works cooperatively with the other members of training team to ensure facilities and equipment assigned to the Training Center are being appropriately maintained and managed. Perform other required duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in developing and delivering training, two (2) years must have been in fire, rescue, paramedic or emergency operation management training.

OR

Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science, Fire Administration, or a closely related discipline and four (4) years of experience in developing and delivering training two (2) years of experience must have been in fire, recue, paramedic or emergency operation management training.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science, Fire Administration, or a closely related discipline and two (2) years of experience in developing and delivering training, two (2) years must have been in fire, rescue, paramedic or emergency operation management training.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:

  • Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

  • State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I or higher or equivalent certification within six (6) months of hire.

  • State of Alaska Fire Service Instructor level I or higher or equivalent within six (6) months of hire.

  • Knowledge of office computer, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, FileMaker Pro, SAP, Telestaff, Learning Management System, audio/visual equipment, AFD social media sites, fire and EMS apparatus, live fire props, power tools, fire, EMS and special rescue tools, equipment and appliances

Preferences:

  • Alaska Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) or equivalent from National Registry.

  • State of Alaska Firefighter II or higher or equivalent from an lFSAC or ProBoard accredited entity.

  • State of Alaska Fire Service Instructor I or higher or equivalent from an IFSAC or ProBoard accredited entity.

Additional Important Information

f selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, verifying dates of employment, and a drug screen.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Appointment to this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf)

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference :

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion

Application Process :

Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627 .

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Alaska Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

  • Life Insurance

  • Dependent Life Insurance

  • Short Term Disability

  • Long Term Disability

Retirement:

  • State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

  • 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid Leave Plan

  • 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

  • Yes

  • No

    02

    Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

  • Associate’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Medical Services or a closely related discipline.

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Medical Services or a closely related discipline.

    03

    How many years of experience do you have in developing and delivering training?

  • Less than 2 years

  • 2 years but less than 4 years

  • 4 years but less than 6 years

  • 6 years or more

    04

    Do you have at least 2 years of experience in developing and delivering fire, recue, paramedic or emergency operation management training?

  • Yes

  • No

    05

    Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the past two questions, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

    06

    Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license or have the ability to obtain one by time of hire?

  • Yes

  • No

    07

    Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska Fire Service Instructor level I (or higher) certification or equivalent, or have the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire?

  • Yes

  • No

    08

    Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I (or higher) certification or equivalent, or have the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire?

  • Yes

  • No

    09

    Do you possess knowledge of office computer, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, FileMaker Pro, SAP, Telestaff, Learning Management System, audio/visual equipment, AFD social media sites, fire and EMS apparatus, live fire props, power tools, fire, EMS and special rescue tools, equipment and appliances?

  • Yes

  • No

    10

    Do you currently possess a Alaska Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) or equivalent from National Registry?

  • Yes

  • No

    11

    Do you currently possess a State of Alaska Firefighter II or higher or equivalent from an lFSAC or ProBoard accredited entity?

  • Yes

  • No

    Required Question

Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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