Village Fire Chief - Point Lay

Salary: $49.89 Hourly
Location : Point Lay, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 04-26-005
Department: Fire
Division: Central
Opening Date: 03/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 5:00 PM Alaska


Summary or Purpose
Command fire, rescue, and emergency medical operations in a village community; provide supervision, leadership and training for emergency responders, public fire education and inspections for the community; coordinates routine fire station and equipment maintenance. This position is a regular member of the North Slope Borough Fire Department and is authorized to act under Alaska Statue 18.70.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Serve as Incident Commander for fire, rescue, and ambulance operations in a village community.

Recruits, trains, equips, leads, and appoints local officers and team leaders, engineers, firefighters, rescuers, medics and Explorers; assures that staff are ready and prepared for duty, are adequately trained and equipped, and are held accountable for duties and responsibilities assigned.

Supervise emergency responders in their village.

Coordinate weekly, monthly apparatus checks for department staff.

Provides routine maintenance of fire station, all emergency equipment, and other equipment assigned; assures facilities are clean, maintains inventory with adequate supplies, and in constant state of readiness.

Performs routine fire safety, pre-fire planning inspections and fire cause investigations; assists the State Fire Marshall's Office with inspections and investigations as requested or assigned.

Completes and submits documents and reports as required.

Provide public fire information, education, and safety programs for the communities.

Attend local city council meetings to give monthly reports.

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 Borough, state and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances.

Knowledge of fire fighting, fire prevention, first response and emergency medical treatment principles, practices and methods.

Knowledge of current trends in strategy and tactics for deployment of personnel and equipment in fire and emergency situations.

Skill in analyzing complex fire fighting and emergency services issues and developing solutions.

Skill in effectively managing, leading and delegating tasks and authority.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

Three years of paid or volunteer arctic firefighting experience;

One year of supervisory work experience;

State of Alaska Firefighter I or ability to obtain within one year of hire;

Emergency Medical Technician I or ability to obtain within one year of hire;

Fire Service Instructor or ability to obtain within one year of hire;

Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures.

May be exposed to hazardous materials, dangerous machinery and potential physical harm when responding to fire and rescue emergencies.

Special Equipment and Tools Utilized:

Emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment, rescue equipment and emergency medical tools and gear.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
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.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
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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. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02


This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

03


Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

04


How many years of Arctic firefighting experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05


If you do have at least three years of paid or volunteer arctic firefighting experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
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How many years of supervisory work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

07


If you do have at least one year of supervisory work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position you held, company, dates of employment and number of employees supervised.
08


Do you possess a certification as State of Alaska Firefighter I?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you possess a current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician I?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you possess current certification as a Fire Service Instructor?

• Yes
• No

11


Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

12


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 (Philip Sittichinli) for this position?

• Yes
• No

13


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

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Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Anthony Neakok) or Immediate Supervisor (Philip Sittichinli) of this position?

• Yes
• No

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If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor

Required Question