Fire/EMS/SAR Director

Petersburg Borough is seeking a qualified professional to fill the Director position for our Fire/EMS/SAR Department. The Director is responsible to direct, organize and control all Fire Department activities, including the Emergency Medical Services and Search and Rescue branches of the Department, to ensure protection against loss of life and property from fire and other hazards and to adequately respond to emergency situations.    This position is also the Borough’s designated Emergency Manager and performs emergency assignments using the Incident Command System. 

The Borough offers a comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary. As a full-time and exempt position, the Director is eligible for the Borough’s health, life, and dental insurance plans along with paid time off (vacation/sick leave combination), and 11 paid holidays. The position is enrolled in the Alaska Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS). The Borough annually reviews the compensation plan to ensure the Borough provides a competitive salary. Salary range is $80,000 - $88,000 and is dependent on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Relocation assistance is available!

For more information on the skills, qualification, and experience requirements please review the job description below.

The Borough is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties who meet the requirements to apply for the position. To apply, please submit an employment application, a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Becky Regula, Human Resources, via email at bregula@petersburgak.gov, fax to (907)772-3759, mail to PO Box 329, Petersburg, Alaska, 99833, or hand deliver to the main office at 12 South Nordic Drive, Petersburg, AK. Open until filled.