Capital City Fire & Rescue is looking for an Administrative Assistant I to help us carry out our Mission! Working at the Juneau Fire Station is meaningful and rewarding for those who have a passion to serve their community. This position helps to provide the vital administrative support needed to carry out smooth operations behind the scenes.

The person we are looking for staffs our front desk and is the first point of contact at the Juneau Fire Station. In this role, they will assist members of the public, visitors to the station, answer phone calls and respond to emails.

Examples of work performed by this position include:

Coordinating and conducting station tours

Coordinating Volunteer Fire Fighters

Tracking important training and certifications

Providing confidential records releases for EMS and Fire services

Providing back up support for coordinating travel and training

Assisting with time keeping in a 24 hour facility for Firefighters and other CCFR staff

Assisting with budget preparation

Filing – yes, even the Fire Department needs to file!

We are willing the train the right person for this job! We know the right person will have lots of potential, be friendly, adaptable and have a compassionate attitude toward serving the public! Be ready to work as a team with the Administrative Officer and other Fire Department personnel, CBJ Departments and Community Organizations.

The successful person will have a positive attitude about work, be reliable; is efficient in the performance of work; be able to perform data entry accurately; and have a consistently helpful nature. If you are interested in being part of a vital service to the Community, check out the position description and consider applying today!

What is in this for you?

This is a fully benefitted position. Starting pay is $19.72 - $21.05 dependent on qualifications. Pay increases based on merit are earned upon completion of the six month probationary period, and annually thereafter. Additionally, 1% increases to the MEBA salary schedule will occur on July 6, 2020 and July 5, 2021.

The selected candidate will enjoy excellent benefits with a leave accrual rate that starts at 21 days of personal leave per year! In addition, the CBJ allows paid time off to serve on a jury or attend parent-teacher conferences! We offer great medical/dental/vision insurance for yourself and your family, life insurance, 12 paid holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving), retirement through the Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and other optional deferred compensation, flexible spending account and a robust Health and Wellness program.

Education:       High School graduation or the equivalent.

Experience:      Twelve (12) months of clerical work experience.

Substitution:     Post-Secondary or business college training may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 2.5 semester hours (3.75 quarter hours) for one (1) month of experience up to a maximum of six (6) months.

Other:              A valid State of Alaska driver's license at time of appointment and for continued employment.

                          Basic CPR within 90 days of appointment.

NOTE:            This is a benefited and union represented position. For more details about benefits, please visit the following website: http://www.juneau.org/personnel/benefits.php

The City and Borough of Juneau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The CBJ also complies with Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation to apply for this position can contact the City & Borough of Juneau Human Resources/Risk Management HR Office at (907)586-0227, via email at [email protected] or written correspondence to 155 South Seward, Juneau, AK 99801.