Job Information

Open to the general public and any current employee of the Municipality of Anchorage

This position is represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) - Local 1264 Union and is subject to the current provisions of the agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the IAFF Local 1264 Union.  If the person selected is not affiliated with the IAFF Local 1264 union, he or she must become a member in good standing within 30 days of beginning work.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department (AFD)
LOCATION OF WORK: 1301 E 80th Ave, Anchorage 
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday
 

Example of Duties

Working under the general supervision of the Wildfire Fuels/Fire Specialist, the Community Risk Reduction Coordinator (CRRC) is a key member of the Anchorage Fire Department's (AFD) public education program. The CRRC is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering awareness and educational programs by using outreach and all forms of media to improve the community's health and safety through increased preparedness and resiliency, and by reducing the frequency, duration and severity of fire and medical emergencies. The CRRC monitors and analyzes data and reports on fire and injury statistics from local, state, and national programs as part of initial and ongoing planning processes. Other related 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 Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Medical Services 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 Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Medical Services 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 Public Fire and Life Safety Educator level I or higher or equivalent with six (6) months of hire.

  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