FIRE INVESTIGATOR - Range 30 / F40 IAFF

Salary: $52.97 - $57.29 Hourly
Location : 4700 Elmore Road, Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Anchorage Fire Department
Division: Fire Marshal
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

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.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department (AFD)
HOURS OF WORK: 40-hour work week. Schedule as approved by management.
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Rd

Example of Duties

Under general direction of the Fire Marshal, responds to fire and explosion scenes to investigate and determine fire origin and cause. Is responsible for directing assigned personnel to perform variety of duties during on-scene fire investigations. Secures and processes all necessary evidence when investigating crimes of arson. Work with members of the Anchorage Police Department to prepare cases and provide testimony during judicial proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and six (6) years of any combination of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical service, fire training experience, and/or law enforcement; one (1) year of which must have been at the level of a Deputy Fire Marshal/Fire Captain or higher.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and six (6) years of any combination of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical service, fire training experience, and/or law enforcement; one (1) year of which must have been at the level of Senior Patrol Officer performing Investigator/Detective duties with the Municipality of Anchorage, or equivalent elsewhere.

All applicants must possess or obtain:
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Satisfactory Drug Screening at time of hire.
• State of Alaska Fire Investigator Certification or equivalent within one (1) year of hire.
• American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within one (1) year of hire.
• Successfully complete designated components of the Anchorage Police Academy within one (1) year of hire.
• Employment is conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).
• Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check at time of hire.
• Ability to operate Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or other approved respirators, computers and associated software programs, cameras, two-way radios, measuring devices and other municipal vehicles
Preferences:
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) 300
• Incident Command System (ICS) 400

Additional Important Information
If 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, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from the date requested. The processing fee of $50.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, appointment in 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 Alaskan 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 theMOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory drug screen prior to beginning work.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position requires Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security clearance and access at time of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these clearances and accesses within the specified timeline, they will be terminated.

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 thewebsite 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 through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

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
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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

Do you possess a High School diploma, GED, equivalent, or higher?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in any of the following combinations: fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical service, fire training experience, and/or law enforcement?

• None
• Less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

04

Which best describes your experience as a Deputy Fire Marshal/Fire Captain or higher?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

05

Which best describes your experience as a Senior Patrol Officer performing Investigator/Detective duties with the Municipality of Anchorage, or equivalent elsewhere?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

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 possess a valid State of Alaska Fire Investigator Certification or equivalent OR have the ability to obtain one within one (1) year of hire? (Please attach if obtained)

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess a valid American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification OR have the ability to obtain one within one (1) year of hire? (Please attach if obtained)

• Yes
• No

09

This position requires you to successfully complete designated components of the Anchorage Police Academy within one (1) year of hire, do you understand and acknowledge acceptance of this condition?

• Yes
• No

10

This position requires you to complete a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check at time of hire and receive a satisfactory rating, do you understand and acknowledge acceptance of this condition?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have the ability to operate Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or other approved respirators, computers and associated software programs, cameras, two-way radios, measuring devices and other municipal vehicles?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you possess National Incident Management System (NIMS) 300 and/or Incident Command System (ICS) 400? (Please attach if certificate obtained)

• None
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) 300
• Incident Command System (ICS) 400
• Both

Required Question