Salary: $43.09 Hourly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 04-26-016
Department: Fire
Division: Central
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose Acts as primary air crewmember on fixed wing and helicopter critical care medical evacuation and search and rescue flights. Responds to emergencies and performs duties related to fire suppression, rescue and emergency care during air and ground ambulance transport and other tasks as appropriate and in accordance with level of training. Assists with emergency training and maintains equipment and supplies for the department. This position is a regular member of the North Slope Borough Fire Department and is authorized to act under Alaska Statute 18.70 and subject to the provisions of the FLSA 207(k) rule.
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. Responds to emergencies and performs fire suppression, rescue and emergency care as assigned.Serves as primary air crewmember on medevac and SAR missions.
Coordinate and provide advanced emergency care of patients during air and/or ground transport.
Operate emergency life support tools and equipment.
Maintain required licensure, certifications, skills and physical ability to perform job requirements as determined by job description and department SOP/SOG.
Provide mentorship, emergency or other departmental related training as assigned.
May be required to travel to the villages.
Provide data entry, filing and maintenance of emergency response records as assigned.
Assist in developing training materials and programs as assigned.
Maintain inventory, cleanliness and readiness of aircraft, response vehicles, equipment, facilities and supplies, or other tasks necessary for operational readiness as assigned.
Completion of department approved continuing education and clinical competency program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge or NSB Fire Department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of current pre-hospital care practices. Knowledge of emergency services techniques, procedures, related safety and legal issues.
Knowledge of fire ground operations and safety. Ability to accurately assess and treat patients during both ground and air responses.
Knowledge of current flight and critical care practices
Knowledge of search and rescue, wilderness medical and survival techniques and practices
Ability to help carry patients in excess of 250 lbs, lift up to 70 lbs to chest height, and walk moderate distances through snow and uneven terrain.
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.
Current paramedic licensure or certification as a paramedic;
Current CPR credential that meets the requirements for Alaska licensure;
Two years of pre-hospital emergency medical work experience;
Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) preferred, required within one year of hire.
Must obtain State of Alaska Paramedic licensure within 45 days of hire.
Completion of NFPA 1010 Support Person and emergency vehicle operator certification, or equivalent training, within
one year of hire.
Must obtain a Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough Insurance criteria within thirty days of hire.
May be required to complete post-hire medical/physical evaluation and probationary process.
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. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job.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.01
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
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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
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Do you possess a current paramedic licensure or certification as a paramedic?
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Do you possess a current CPR credential that meets the requirements for Alaska licensure?
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How many years of pre-hospital emergency medical work 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
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If you have at least two years of pre-hospital emergency medical work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
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Do you possess a Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C)? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
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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 David Aromin for this position?
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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 David Aromin of this position?
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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
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