AFD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - NON / 19

AFD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - NON / 19

Salary

$53.55 - $79.23 Hourly

Location

100 E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2026-00496

Department

Anchorage Fire Department

Division

AFD CAO

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/9/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday 0800 - 1700

LOCATION: 100 E 4th Ave, Anchorage

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

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

This position serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD). The Chief Administrative Officer reports directly to the Fire Chief, and directs the finance, capital projects, and human resource functions within AFD. Responsible for ensuring a consistent delivery of service, providing for quality control, continuous quality improvement, and ensuring the activities of the assigned Division(s) are consistent with the mission and within financial statutory obligations, while also assisting the Fire Chief with the administration and direction of the Department in support of Fire, Rescue, and EMS operations. May represent the Anchorage Fire Department at community events, and as liaison with municipal, state, and other public safety agencies.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and eleven (11) years of professional experience in finance, budget, project management, and/or strategic planning.

OR

Associate's degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline and nine (9) years of professional experience in finance, budget, project management, and/or strategic planning.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline and seven (7) years of professional experience in finance, budget, project management, and/or strategic planning.

OR

Master's degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline and five (5) years of professional experience in finance, budget, project management, and/or strategic planning.

All applicants must possess and/or obtain:

• Valid State of Alaska drivers license with satisfactory driving record at time of hire

Preferences:

• Experience with Hiring, staffing, discipline, leave approval and other routine supervisory duties. Approval of departmental procurement card purchases. Monitor annual budget for an assigned section.

• Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, SAP programs.

• Supervisory experience

Additional Important Information

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.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicants Alaska Drivers 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 Alaska Drivers License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans 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 the 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 shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of 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 an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to thewww.GovernmentJobs.comwebsite 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 applicants 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 am to 5:00 pm, 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:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

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.aspx

01

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 applicants 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

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education as it relates to this position?

• None / Less than High school
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Associate's degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• Master's degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline

03

How many years of professional experience in finance, budget, project management, and/or strategic planning do you possess?

• None / Less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years or more

04

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your applications 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.

05

Do you currently possess or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver's License by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have any experience with Hiring, staffing, discipline, leave approval and other routine supervisory duties. Approval of departmental procurement card purchases and monitoring annual budget for an assigned section? If so, please give specific examples.

07

Do you have any experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook and SAP programs? If so, please give specific examples.

08

Do you have any supervisory experience? If so, please give specific examples.

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