Salary: $39.27 Hourly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 55287
Department: Public Safety
Division: Fire and Life Safety
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Fire and Life Safety
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 19

Job Description
The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358)
**This recruitment is open, Nationwide. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.**
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:Working under the direction of the Bureau Administrator, Fire Training Specialists play a vital role in coordinating Fire Service Training, Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction initiatives, and Public Education programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, developing, and coordinating training programs aligned with both local and nationally adopted standards.
• Designing, implementing, and delivering comprehensive training curricula to meet the needs of the fire service, the public, and industry stakeholders.
• Supporting and advancing initiatives that enhance fire prevention and community safety through innovative education and outreach efforts.

This position is pivotal in shaping the knowledge, skills, and preparedness of fire service professionals while fostering safer communities
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:As a key member of our organization, the successful candidate will have the rewarding responsibility of delivering comprehensive fire service training across a significant geographic region of the state. This role offers a flexible work schedule tailored to meet the needs of diverse host organizations.

To ensure the highest level of expertise, career-enhancing training opportunities will be provided to maintain and expand your skills and knowledge. This position uniquely empowers you to make a meaningful impact on the Alaska Fire Service by delivering essential and relevant training. Your efforts will directly contribute to saving lives, protecting property, and fostering safer communities across the state
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:This position is based at the Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Anchorage, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment. A typical day includes planning and delivering impactful fire service training classes, maintaining, and preparing essential training equipment, and providing technical assistance to local fire service agencies.
A unique and rewarding aspect of this role is the opportunity to travel to Alaska's rural villages. These visits allow you to engage directly with diverse communities, adapt training to meet their specific needs, and build meaningful relationships while supporting fire safety efforts in some of the state's most remote and underserved areas.
Working in a team-oriented setting, you'll collaborate with dedicated staff members to achieve shared goals, all while making a tangible difference in the safety and preparedness of Alaska's communities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are seeking a highly organized, self-motivated professional with a deep passion for the Fire Service and Fire Service Training. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in teaching and training within the fire and EMS sectors, combined with a strong commitment to empowering others through education.

We are looking for a collaborative team player who excels at creative problem-solving and thrives in dynamic environments. The ability to adapt to new challenges, think critically, and work effectively in a team-oriented setting is essential.
A willingness and enthusiasm to travel, including to remote and rural communities, is critical to this role, as it offers the opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact across Alaska.
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.

More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in Fire Science Technology or a closely related field;
AND
Three years of fire prevention or suppression experience, one year of which was in a capacity as a trainer or instructor.

Substitution:
Additional fire prevention or suppression experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Special Note:
Certification as a fire service instructor is desirable.
Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:

• Educational transcripts and/or degree in Fire Science Technology or a closely related field.
• 2 of your most recent performance evaluations.

SPECIAL NOTE:

• Current Fire Emergency Service Instructor 1 (FESI 1) is desirable or within 6 months of hire date.
• The Bureau has access to department fleet vehicles that may not be available for staff use when needed. Mileage reimbursement is available when a personal vehicle is used for work-related matters. Current automotive insurance must be in place prior to use of a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the state.
• Air travel is required and will be conducted under AS 18.70.020 and AS 18.70.340

BACKGROUND CHECK
This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTThe successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE

Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.

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 your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring managers:
Virginia McMichael

Fire Training Administrator

Phone: 907-269-5491

[email protected]

- OR -

Jennifer Sexton

Administrative Assistant I

Phone: 907-269-5491

[email protected]
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (P