Fire Investigator
Salary : $48.33 - $52.27 Hourly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type : Regular / Full Time
Job Number : 2025-00839
Department : Anchorage Fire Department
Hours of Work : 40-hour work week. Schedule as approved by management.
Location : 4700 Elmore Rd
The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
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 :
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) 300Incident Command System (ICS) 400Additional Important Information :
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program.If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check.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).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.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.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.Application Process :
Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website 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 InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityRetirement :State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program401(k) and 457 Savings PlansEmployer Paid Benefits :Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Leave Plan13 Paid HolidaysFor an overview of our medical benefit package go to http : / / www.muni.org / Departments / employee_relations / Pages / BenefitsSummaries.
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.
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