Battalion Chief

City & Borough of Juneau • Juneau, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Capital City Fire/Rescue (CCFR) in Juneau, Alaska is seeking an experienced and dynamic Battalion Chief to join their fire department’s senior leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in shaping operations, developing personnel, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. Juneau offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor adventures and a strong sense of community. CCFR's mission is to serve and protect the community from life- and property-threatening emergencies in a competent, professional, and proactive manner, with a vision to provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical services at the highest level of excellence.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Seven (7) years of career fire service experience
• Certification as a State of Alaska Firefighter I or an equivalent certification
• Certification as a State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I or higher or an EMT certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
• A valid Driver’s License at time of appointment (and for continued employment)
• Not less than 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Must become a Fire Service Instructor within twelve (12) months of hire
• A Blue Card Certification is required within twelve (12) months of hire
• Must become a Blue Card Trainer within twenty-four (24) months of hire
• Completion of FEMA required ICS Certifications within eighteen (18) months of hire

Responsibilities

• Command emergency incidents and coordinate response strategies
• Deploy personnel, apparatus, and resources effectively
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational protocols
• Support fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials, and rescue operations
• Conduct inspections, fire investigations (non-criminal), and public education outreach
• Supervise company officers and assigned staff
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and battalion coverage
• Integrate and support volunteer firefighters within operations
• Conduct performance evaluations and guide professional development
• Maintain discipline, accountability, and high performance standards
• Lead and support fire, rescue, and leadership training programs
• Ensure personnel maintain certifications and required competencies
• Conduct incident debriefings and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in hiring and promotional processes
• Contribute to departmental strategy, policy development, and budgeting
• Oversee compliance with OSHA and regulatory standards
• Manage reporting, documentation, and performance tracking
• Coordinate with partner agencies and support emergency planning efforts
• Ensure accurate incident reporting, asset management, and personnel documentation

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity for regular pay increases
• Excellent health insurance program (medical, dental, vision, orthodontic care options)
• Paid leave
• Retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System)
• Wellness program (discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges and webinars on healthy living)
• Potential discounts on health insurance premiums through the Health Yourself Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED