We are looking for individuals who can embody our mission, vision, and values in service to the community.
CORE VALUES: Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, Positive Attitude, and Service
OUR MISSION: We serve and protect our community from life- and property-threatening emergencies in a competent, professional, and proactive manner.
OUR VISION: Our vision is to provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical services at the highest level of excellence, professionalism, and commitment to the community. Proud of our past and embracing our future, the members of Capital City Fire/Rescue will work as an effective and integrated team, dedicated to continuous improvement and maintaining a positive environment.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
CCFR provides 24/7 emergency response for the City and Borough of Juneau. All permanent full-time positions work 24-hour shifts and live at the station during their shift. CCFR has two live-in stations, the Juneau station located in downtown Juneau, and the Glacier station located near the Juneau International Airport. In addition, we have Douglas, Auke Bay, and Lynn Canal Stations.
NOTE: This is a benefited and union-represented position. For more details about benefits, please visit the following web link: https://juneau.org/human-resources/benefits
Education: High School graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
Other:
Not less than 19 years of age at the time of appointment.
A valid Driver's License at the time of appointment and for continued employment. At the time of appointment either:
Firefighter Paramedics: Certification as a State of Alaska Firefighter I or an equivalent certification as determined by the Fire Chief at the time of appointment and for continued employment.
NOTE: Appointment to Firefighter – Paramedic positions will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the psychological assessment, Physical Agility Test, and medical evaluation.
Continued employment and advancement opportunities
Continued employment requires completion of the on-the-job training program, meeting or exceeding performance standards, and the following conditions:
The employee must be able to receive and continue to maintain licensure as a State of Alaska Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic to perform the duties of this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This recruitment will be used to create an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies which may occur within the next twelve months, subject to an interview and re-evaluation of the candidate’s current job performance. At the discretion of the Fire Chief, the eligible list may be extended up to one year from the effective date. The City and Borough of Juneau may revise or change the examinations or examining procedure at any time during the period and require candidates to meet the revised examination procedures or pass the revised examinations to maintain eligibility for appointment.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION STEPS
All applicants, including Juneau residents, must go through registration and pass the written examination with Public Safety Testing in addition to applying with the CBJ Human Resources & Risk Management Department. Please visit their website at www.publicsafetytesting.com to register and complete the In-Home Firefighter Written Exam and the Personal History Statement. This must be completed before the time of the interview. For further information email: info@publicsafetytesting.com, or call 1-866-HIRE-911.
Successful candidates must pass Phase 1 of the selection process by meeting the minimum qualifications outlined below, passing an oral board, passing professional reference checks, and passing a criminal background check. Once this is accomplished, they will move to Phase 2 of the selection process, where they must pass a psychological evaluation, pass a physical “fit for duty” medical exam, and pass a physical agility test.
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Assistant Chief of Operations, Dan Jager
Phone Number: (907)586-5322, ext. 4314
Email: Dan.Jager@juneau.gov
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Application Assistance
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EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.