Houston Fire Department — Wasilla, AK
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This position is responsible for the coordination of EMS training.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork. ## Pay Grade P1 - P5 - DOE ## Minimum Requirements Associate’s degree in a course of study directly related to the occupational field. Post-secondary education or experience which provides the expertise required to effectively perform the functions of the position may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
Five years of experience in the occupational field providing ACLS level emergency care, sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, including one year of supervisory experience. Paramedic experience; EMS or other medical instruction; administration or management; curriculum development; simulation training and operation; data management and tracking.
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience.
Paramedic licensure required at the time of hire or must be obtained within six months of hire.
Alaska State EMT Instructor certifications required at the time of hire or must be obtained within one year of hire.
AHA (American Heart Association) and NAEMT (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians) Instructor certifications required at the time of hire or must be obtained within one year of hire.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical, respirator fit test and physical ability test (PAT) in addition to an annual respirator fit test and PAT test. Must complete a baseline audiometry screening and will be required to undergo annual testing as part of the Hearing Conservation Program. Must complete the Hepatitis B vaccination series and maintain a current Tetanus (Td or Tdap) vaccination, or provide signed declinations, in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines. Must complete Tuberculosis (TB) screening, or provide signed declination, in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines.
Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700 within ninety (90) days of hire and ICS 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire. ## Duties/Responsibilities - Evaluates information from numerous, diverse sources to assess the proficiency of EMS responders. - Creates tools to measure medic performance and interprets performance results. - Plans and implements training and instruction in EMS principles. - Assigns training tasks to instructors. - Provides training courses in a variety of EMS disciplines. - Disseminates information regarding training opportunities. - Creates instructional programs and materials for use by instructors and line staff. - Coordinates training opportunities with external providers. - Facilitates the credentialing of EMS providers; remains informed of changes in licensing procedures. - Responds to incidents and accidents and provides emergency medical care as needed. - If trained as a Certifying Officer, may act as such for state approved practical examinations and on-line written examinations. - Coordinates the scheduling and activities of on call EMS instructors. - Operates simulation manikins and related equipment. - Maintains operational proficiency and may be called upon for operational activities at the discretion of the Deputy Director – EMS. - When staffing the EOC performs the functions assigned by the Event Commander to efficiently and effectively respond and manage an incident. - Performs related duties.
The Mat-Su Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees. These benefits include Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits (in lieu of social security), deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program. Following is brief description of some of these benefits.
Health Insurance:
The Borough offers group health insurance to all Regular employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. The plan includes medical, prescription, audio and optional dental and vision benefits. Employees may decline any or all of these coverages. Coverage begins for the employee and family members the 1st of the month following date of employment. Family members include spouse and children under age 26. Beginning July 1, 2022, the amount charged to each employee, with a regular work week of 35 or more hours, will be based on which Tier you select and whether the optional vision/dental coverage is added. That amount will be divided between the first two paychecks of each month. The Borough will pay the remainder of the monthly costs. For employees working at least 30 hours but less than 40 hours a week, if the employee elects to be covered, the employee cost will also be based on the Tier selected and if the optional vision/dental coverage has been added.
Life & AD&D:
All regular full time or part time employees will have life insurance coverage provided by the Borough of $50,000 on themselves, $2,000 on their spouse and $1,000 on each qualified child. The benefit for Accidental Death & Dismemberment on the employee is $50,000.
• Employees may purchase additional life insurance through the State of Alaska Supplemental Benefits System.
Retirement:
PERS Tier IV (applies to employees first entered into PERS service on or after July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System is mandatory with a contribution rate of 8%. The Borough portion is as follows: Defined Contribution Plan – 5%; Health Plan – 0.86%, Health Reimbursement Arrangement - $94.92 (per pay period), Occupational Death & Disability - 0.24%.
PERS Tier I, II, & III (applies to employees first entered into PERS service prior to July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory with a contribution rate of 6.75%. The Borough portion is 22%.
For further information, go to the state of Alaska's website at www.state.ak.us/drb.
Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:
The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $176,100.
SBS offers other various benefit options which are fully explained on their website at www.state.ak.us/drb.
Deferred Compensation Plan:
The Borough offers a Deferred Compensation Plan to eligible employees. The maximum amount an employee may defer in any taxable year is 100% of taxable wages or $23,500, whichever is less. Employees over the age of 50 may contribute an additional $7,500 and ROTH $7,000.
Holidays:
The Borough recognizes 11 paid holidays (plus 1 floating holiday). Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall receive holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.
Personal Leave:
Personal leave will begin accruing the first day employment, however, it will not be available until after the employee has completed three (3) months of service. Accrual rates are as follows:
0 through 1 years 6 Hours per pay period
1 through 2 years 6.93 Hours per pay period
3 through 5 years 8.77 Hours per pay period
6 through 10 years 9.7 Hours per pay period
11 years and longer 11.64 Hours per pay period
Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall accrue leave on a pro-rated basis.