Firefighter

Firefighter

Salary

$70,092.54 Annually

Location

414 W. Hanagita, AK

Job Type

Hourly Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

26.15

Department

Fire Department

Opening Date

10/22/2026

• Description
• Benefits

The City of Valdez Fire Department is seeking a motivated, driven, and team-oriented individual to join our ranks as a Firefighter/EMT. The City will be hiring three Firefighter I/EMT I positions. These positions are being made possible through funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. This is a three-year, grant-funded, limited-term position.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefited position working a Kelly Shift schedule. Under the direct supervision of a Fire Company Officer, the Firefighter/EMT performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties to protect life and property during emergency incidents. Firefighters in this position are represented by IAFF Local 5618.

Why Join Us?

The City of Valdez offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Affordable medical, vision, dental, Rx, and hearing insurance with low deductibles
• Matching retirement plans
• Paid Time Off and holiday pay
• Opportunities for overtime shifts
• Continuing education benefits
• And much more

This position is open until filled, and candidate review is ongoing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• IFSAC/Pro Board Hazmat Operations Certification
• IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter I Certification
• State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain an Alaska driver's license within 90 days
• Ability to pass a nationwide background check
• Ability to pass an NFPA 1582 compliant physical exam (post-offer)
• Ability to pass a comprehensive drug panel screening (post-offer)

Preferred Qualifications:

• IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter II Certification
• State of Alaska EMT-III / EMT-A Certification

Working Conditions:

The regular work schedule for employees of the Operations Division shall be approximately fifty-six (56) hours per week on alternating shifts (known as the Kelly Schedule). Shift duration will be twenty-four (24) hours beginning at 0830 hours and ending at 0830 hours the next day. This will mean a typical work schedule of one (1) on, one (1) off, one (1) on, one (1) off, one (1) on, four (4) off, on a continuous basis, this is considered a tour of duty.

Duties are performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, sometimes in inclement weather and varying temperatures. Firefighters may be exposed to hazardous materials, dangerous machinery, and situations with potential physical risk. Maintaining a high level of physical fitness to meet department standards is essential.

The City of Valdez offers an enticing benefits package that includes affordable health insurance, optional life insurance, matching retirement plans, retirement planning advisor, ample paid time off, and many other perks.

HEALTH INSURANCE

• Currently monthly employee paid premium is approximately $132.00 per month for comprehensive family medical, RX, dental, vision, & hearing.
• Basic life insurance policy provided.
• Effective 1st day of month following 30 days of employment.

Medical

• Low deductible: $100 per person not to exceed $300 per family.
• $488 maximum out of pocket expense after deductible has been met.

Prescriptions

• Generic Co-Pay $5.
• Non-Generic Co-Pay $10.
• Up to a 90-day supply from either mail order or brick/mortar pharmacy.
• Extensive formulary.

Dental

• Deductible: $25 per person not to exceed $75 per family.

• Maximum annual benefit of $2500 per person.

• Cleaning & exams pay at 100% with no deductible.

• Orthodontics for dependents up to age 19.

• Implants are covered not to exceed annual benefit maximums.

Vision

• No deductible.
• One exam per family member per year.
• Lenses each year covered at 90%.
• A year supply of contacts annually covered at 50%.
• Frames every other year covered at 90% not to exceed $200.
• Lasik coverage - $2000 lifetime benefit.

Hearing

• No Deductible.
• Exam is covered at 90%.
• Device is covered at 50%.

Optional life insurance

• Based on employee age and amount of coverage
• Spouse coverage available
• Coverage for children of $10,000 at $.56 per pay period for all children on plan.

RETIREMENT PLANS

State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System

• 8% pre-tax contribution to PERS Tier IV Defined Contribution Plan.
• 5% city match.
• 5-year vesting schedule.

Optional deferred compensation plan & city matching 401(a)

• Pre-tax contribution into a 457 plan, not to exceed federal limitations (2025 is $23,500) - no waiting period to enroll.
• City will match not to exceed 6.2% for regular employees and 9.3% for executive staff into a 401(a) after 90 days of employment.

PAID TIME OFF

• New employees accrue 24 days per year for first 2 years of service.
• Hourly employees can accrue compensatory time in lieu of overtime at the rate of 1.5 hours per hour worked.

HOLIDAYS

• The City recognizes 13.5 holidays per year
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Seward's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Alaska Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving
• Friday following Thanksgiving
• ½ Day on Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Employer City of Valdez

Address PO Box 307

212 Chenega Ave

Valdez, Alaska, 99686

Phone 907-834-3419

907-835-4313

Website http://www.valdezak.gov