Village Fire Lieutenant - Point Lay

Salary: $42.24 Hourly
Location : Point Lay, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 04-26-018
Department: Fire
Division: Central
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 5:00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose
Responds to emergencies and performs duties related to fire suppression, rescue, and emergency care during ground ambulance transport, in accordance with level of training and Department SOP' s. Assists with supervision of station operations; assist with overseeing assigned volunteer members and departmental training. Expected to serve as the incident commander in the absence of the Village Fire Chief. 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 al I duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. lncumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Respond to emergencies and perform firefighting, rescue, emergency medical duties as assigned.

Operate, clean and inspect emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools, equipment and facilities.

Maintain training skills and certification through participation in applicable education opportunities and training as required.

Inspects and maintains specialized firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus, Air pack units, and other breathing and air filtration equipment.

Coordinates refilling of breathing air and medical oxygen cylinders in community of assignment, and supports Slope wide efforts if breathing air and medical oxygen systems.

Works with Village Fire Chief and Department leadership to oversee EMS operations of the department, making recommendations as necessary.

Performs Quality Assurance activities with the Village Fire Chief and Department leadership by reviewing patient care reports and fire incident reports for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and ensuring standards are met.

Assist Department training efforts to assure training course is taught according to lesson plan and as scheduled.

Ensure apparatus checks are completed and maintain both inventory and mechanical check-off sheets on a scheduled basis.

Serve as the station HIPAA compliance officer and ensure that staff received required annual trainings. 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 fire ground operations safety.

Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical care practices.

Knowledge and ability to use emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment and gear, rescue equipment and emergency medical equipment and tools.

Knowledge of methods and techniques to present training programs.

Skill in assessing emergency medical patient care needs and providing emergency medical care, including work in aero-medical environment.

Skill in planning, organizing and scheduling technical training classes.

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

Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets the North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider certification, of Alaska EMS equivalent. Emergency Trauma Technician certification.

Alaska Rural Firefighter Operations certification or Department approved equivalent. ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 Training

Ability to obtain American Heart Association Basis Life Support Instructor certification, or Alaska EMS equivalent, within six months from course availability.

Three years of paid or volunteer arctic firefighter experience.

One year of supervisory work experience.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job descr ibed. 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.
Not Applicable
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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

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

05

Do you possess an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider Certification, of Alaska EMS equivalent? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) Certification? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

07

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

08

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.
09

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

10

If you do have at least one year of supervisory work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, dates of employment and number of employees supervised.
11

Do you currently possess an Alaska Rural Firefighter Operations certification, or Department approved equivalent? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have ICS level 100, 200, 700, 800 training?

• Yes
• No

13

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 (Kalen Texeira) for this position?

• Yes
• No

14

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

15

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

• Yes
• No

16

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