TransAlaska Pipeline Fire Safety Specialist (PCN )

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1 Plan, coordinate and conduct fire safety and life safety surveys of all buildings, processes and practices related to the pipeline-related operations. Enforce the state adopted codes and other national standards pertaining to fire and life safety requirements. Prepare reports detailing deficiencies found, corrective actions required, then establish correction compliance dates and carry out follow-ups until all deficiencies have been abated. Review building construction plans and specifications for all pipeline-related projects to assure compliance with state adopted building, fire, mechanical and Alaska fire safety codes. Reviews include remodels, renovations and repair of existing buildings, new buildings, fire sprinkler and alarm systems, fuel tank installations and others. Prepare building records from construction documents and prepare other technical reports relating to the plan review function. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in conducting fire and life safety programs in pipeline-related facilities. Represent the Division of Fire and Life Safety at TransAlaska Pipeline System and Joint Pipeline Office meetings, conferences and working groups at the direction of the Assistant State Fire Marshal. Interpret and implement policies and procedures for conducting fire and life safety programs within pipeline-related facilities. STATE OF ALASKA invites applications for the position of: TransAlaska Pipeline Fire Safety Specialist (PCN ) Job Code: Open Date: 08/16/18 Position Open To: All Applicants Range: 21 Department: Public Safety Location: Anchorage JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title: TransAlaska Pipeline Fire Safety Specialist (PCN ) Closing Date: 09/14/18 05:00 PM Job Type: Full Time Salary: $5, Monthly Division: Fire and Life Safety Bargaining Unit: General Government Trooper Banner The Department of Public Safety is recruiting for a TransAlaska Pipeline Fire Safety Specialist to join our team committed to public safety through public service. This position is part of the Division of Fire and Life Safety and is responsible for pipeline-related fire and life safety inspections, plan reviews, employee complaint investigations, and engages with partner Joint Pipeline Office agencies in coordinating oversight of the TransAlaska Pipeline System. Key Responsibilities of this position include:

2 Assist the Joint Pipeline Office in the development of effective fire and life safety programs for pipeline-related facilities and operations. Provide training and technical assistance to the Joint Pipeline Office staff and TransAlaska Pipeline System owners and operators regarding state fire and life safety laws, regulations and requirements. Gather, compile and analyze statistics on fire prevention activities conducted on pipeline-related facilities. We are looking to hire someone with the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience: Thorough knowledge of fire prevention and fire service activities including building plan review, fire code inspection principles and practices and fire prevention education programs. Ability to conduct building, processors and installations fire prevention inspections. This includes the physical ability to enter all sections of buildings such as attics, basements, crawl spaces and other areas not normally visited in a building. Ability to analyze situations, reason logically and recommend an effective course of action to abate fire hazards. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with government officials, fire officials, building design and construction professionals and others. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. Ability to travel in many modes of transportation to include small and large aircraft, snow machines, ATVs, trucks, automobiles and boats. The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team. More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of experience in fire service work, including three years of fire prevention inspection and plan review work AND An Associate's degree from an accredited institution in fire science, fire service administration, fire science technology or a closely related field AND Certification by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) or the International Code Council (ICC) as either: 1) a Fire Code Inspector; or, 2) a Plans Reviewer. SUBSTITUTION: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience). Special Note: Assigned duties and responsibilities require continuous certification by the ICBO or ICC as a Fire Code Inspector and Plans Reviewer and successful applicants must have one of these certifications at time of hire. Continued employment is contingent upon the incumbent obtaining the remaining certification within six months of initial hire and

3 throughout employment. Desirable Qualification: certification as a Mechanical Code Inspector by the ICBO or ICC. Job duties require physical inspection of the TransAlaska Pipeline and related structures which may require carrying loads over rough or uneven surfaces and other physically demanding tasks. As a condition of employment, the Department of Public Safety will require a physical examination to determine the ability of the candidate to perform the essential functions of the job. As part of the examination process an extensive background investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION: This position is exempt from the current hiring restrictions and is open to all applicants. Special Notice: The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied, there is no need to reapply. COVER LETTER Applicants are required to include a cover letter with their application for this position. In your cover letter, in professional business format, detail your experience, training and/or education that support the "key responsibilities" of this position, how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, and how your prior experiences/education support the desired knowledge, skills, abilities and experience listed in the job description above. Your cover letter will be used as a writing example. Applicants are advised to pay particular attention to spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or it to the contact number provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants invited for an in-person interview will be required to provide the following at the time of interview: List of three (3) professional references. Last two (2) performance evaluations (letter of recommendation from current or former supervisor may be substituted). SPECIAL NOTICE Desirable Qualification: Certification as a mechanical code inspector by the ICC. Job duties require physical inspection of the TransAlaska Pipeline and pipeline-related structures which may require carrying loads over rough or uneven surfaces and other physically demanding tasks. As a condition of employment, the Department of Public Safety will require a physical examination to determine the ability of the candidate to perform the essential functions of the job. WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. BACKGROUND CHECK

4 The successful candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a criminal history check. EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call or in Juneau or (907) (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. CONTACT INFORMATION: WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll free) or (907) if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be ed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance please visit: For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at: Lloyd Nakano, Assistant State Fire Marshal Phone: (907) Fax: (907) Lloyd.nakano@Alaska.gov APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: PO Box Juneau, AK (800) (Statewide toll-free number) (907) (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Position #19354 TRANSALASKA PIPELINE FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST (PCN ) SW recruitment.services@alaska.gov TransAlaska Pipeline Fire Safety Specialist (PCN ) Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. Have you carefully read the minimum qualifications for this position, and are you certifying you possess the required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications as stated? If yes, briefly highlight your education and/or experience to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications. * 2. I acknowledge I understand the education and/or experience being used to meet the minimum qualifications for this position must be adequately documented in this application in order to be considered. Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Failure to submit a complete application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job opening. I acknowledge I understand this requirement * 3. To complete your application for this position a cover letter is required. Have you attached a cover letter that follows the directions listed in the job announcement? Yes No

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