Water Rescue Captain; on-call

Overview

The Captain is responsible to the Water Rescue Chief and Deputy Chief for supervision of Water Rescue Team Personnel, Operations, Training and upkeep of all Mat-Su Borough Dive Rescue equipment. The Water Rescue Team Captain will be expected to participate in Water Rescue Team activates, training, organization, management and coordination of all team functions. Must be a current and active member of MSB water rescue team.

• Two (2) years experience in Mat-Su Water Rescue Team operations, including dive rescue, swift water rescue, ice rescue, mud rescue, and basic rope rescue, training, supply, maintenance, repair and inventory.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Must currently be an active member of the Mat-Su Borough Water Rescue Team.
• Blood Borne Pathogens and HIPAA training are required prior to initial assignment or within 10 days of hire, whichever comes first.
• Hazardous Communication training is required at the time of initial assignment.
• Hazardous Materials courses required before you can respond to a call.
• Current First-Aid and CPR certifications.
• Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses,
  • ICS 100 and IS 700 within ninety (90) days of hire.
  • ICS 300 and IC 400 within nine (9) months of hire.
  • IC 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid Alaska driver's license required with an acceptable driving record and criminal history.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.

• Current Certification as a Public Safety Diver with a recognized dive organization (i.e., PADI, NAUI, Dive Rescue International).

• Maintain personnel training levels, equipment preparedness, and inventory of all Water Rescue equipment.
• Request timely repair of essential equipment, documentation of maintenance, and distribution of all required records related to Water Rescue equipment training and equipment.
• Ensure that all Water Rescue vehicles and specialized equipment are safe and in compliance with Borough, State or Federal standards.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of standardized training and equipment.
• Assist with the research and ordering of new equipment and supplies, and running routine physical inventory procedures; track accountability for Borough owned water rescue equipment; maintain compliance with Borough inventory accounting system that includes initial supply ordering procedures, inventory maintenance and stocking procedures, and the documentation, maintenance and distribution of all required records.
• Compile information from Water Rescue Team members to evaluate training, equipment function and determine possible need for update, repair or maintenance of these items.
• Assist the Water Rescue Chief and Deputy Chief with the development of the Water Rescue budget, including the capital improvements operational budget.
• Oversee the issue and collection of Water Rescue equipment and supplies; prepare new inventory for issuance, ensure on-site maintenance and repair in compliance with Borough standards, and track inventory maintained or repaired by outside vendors.