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FIRE DISPATCHER - Range 23 / IAFF

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FIRE DISPATCHER - Range 23 / IAFF

Salary

$38.21 - $41.32 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2025-00597

Department

Anchorage Fire Department

Division

AFD Communications

Opening Date

06/06/2025

Closing Date

6/30/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF)- Local 1264 and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the IAFF.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department

HOURS OF WORK: Various due to 24-hour operations

LOCATION OF WORK: 1301 E 80th Ave Anchorage, AK 99518

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. 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

Responsible for performing a variety of journeyman level emergent and non-emergent radio dispatches and providing assistance and information to the public for the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) Communications Center. Able to work independently, use sound judgement and action within defined policies and procedures to decide priority of calls, when emergency personnel should be dispatched, and determine the level of response required.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, and three (3) years of experience which involve a substantial amount of public contact and office clerical duties and one (1) year of public safety dispatching experience.

OR

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, and three (3) years of experience which involve a substantial amount of public contact and office clerical duties and one (1) year of experience receiving calls, analyzing situations, gathering and providing information for response to critical incidents, and taking appropriate action to respond.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:

+ Must pass a typing test at 35 WPM at time of application.

+ Emergency Medical Dispatching Certification within one (1) year of hire.

+ American Red Cross/American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification or equivalent – Professional Level within one (1) year of hire.

+ Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check at time of hire.

Pre-employment Requirements:

+ Satisfactory criminal history background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

+ Satisfactory psychological assessment (determines job suitability).

+ Satisfactory audiological examination.

NOTE: In order to be considered, official certification of ability to type 35 WPM (current within the past (1) year) MUST be attached to the application. Documentation or certification results must clearly indicate the applicant's name and date.

Additional Important Information

Testing Information:

Successful applicants will be invited to test.

Testing will consist of successfully passing the CritiCall Computerized test. All testing is strictly pass/fail.

Conditions:

The Municipality Of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go tohttp://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment to this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory passing a Criminal History Background Check, an Audiological Examination, a written Psychological Assessment and Interview to determine job suitability.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position requires Criteria Based Dispatching (CBD) Certification, CATALYST, and American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR Certification within one (1) year of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these certifications within one (1) year of hire, he/she will be terminated.

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.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion

Application Process:

Once applicants click 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 Government Jobs 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 Government Jobs 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 Employee Relations 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 MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

+ Life Insurance

+ Dependent Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Long Term Disability

Retirement:

+ State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

+ 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Paid Leave Plan

+ 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

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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.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States without the requirement of a sponsorship from an employer?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you currently possess a High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which of the following best relates to your work experience?

+ Three (3) years of experience which involves a substantial amount of public contact and office clerical duties and one (1) year of public safety dispatching experience.

+ Three (3) years of experience which involve a substantial amount of public contact and office clerical duties and one (1) year of experience receiving calls, analyzing situations, gathering and providing information for response to critical incidents, and taking appropriate action to respond.

+ No experience in one or more of the areas listed above

05

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

06

Have you attached the required typing test to this application confirming your ability to type 35 WPM or more?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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