University of Alaska
Are you interested and ready to explore a career opportunity in public service in the emergency services field? Here is your opportunity!
The UAF Fire Department’s Fire Marshal Office is immediately recruiting for one student who is either a Junior or Senior as measured by credit accumulation and in good academic standing, and is enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. Preference will be given to the student who has a background of study as it relates to fire science as it applies to building sciences and technologies OR building engineering sciences and technologies OR public education. Please see the Job Duties.
This is in-office and a term employment through the end of the 2026 Spring semester with an opportunity to extend through Summer 2026 and into the following school year - maximum of two-year employment, DEPENDENT ON FUNDING. Work hours will be determined in agreement between the candidate and the Fire Marshal, especially to accommodate class schedules.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Depending on the background of the student and their desired path after graduation, their primary duties will be related to building sciences and technology OR public fire and life safety education. BUILD SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY DUTIES
Learning and applying basic concepts of the building and fire codes and standards Accompany the fire marshals on fire inspections and other field work and assist as needed Surveying buildings, gathering information from buildings and their systems, and interpreting those findings Entering findings into University Fire Department’s Report Management System for pre-incident surveys or fire inspections Will study the legal application of building and fire codes, their referenced standards and how they’re applied in the State of Alaska May be offered the opportunity to test for entry certification of choice from the International Code Council A strong reference and support for a beginning career job search in or related to this field of work PUBLIC FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION DUTIES
Develop or revise existing department lesson plans in accordance with current industry accepted adult, adolescent or youth learning theories and practices which inform and affect reduction of risk from injury or fire Following the lesson plans, develop and deliver instruction to targeted risk populations using current industry accepted adult, adolescent, or youth learning theories and practices. Coordinate this delivery with available department staff resources. Deliver is in-person preferred, but digital delivery may be explored. May provide training, guidance, and assistance to operations staff for delivery of programs as it relates to basic educational theory and practices May be offered the opportunity for entry level, nationally recognized, certification as a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 or equivalent A strong reference and support for a beginning career job search in or related to this field of work TO THRIVE IN THIS POSITION
The candidate must have organizational skills and technology skills and knowledge of emergency management and/or fire service operations and management commensurate with the Bachelor of Emergency Management or Associate of Fire Sciences curriculum or other UAF approved closely related interdisciplinary curriculum; strong communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office suite; general proficiency with Windows or Apple or web-based applications; strong organizational skills; and the ability to be flexible and reliable. A successful candidate will express enthusiasm for their field of work and demonstrate their work ethic and etiquette that meets the standards of the UAF Fire Department's Purpose, Vision and Values. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Student must maintain enrollment of at least 12 credit hours and credit accumulation as a Junior or Senior with good academic standing. Preference for background in fire science as it relates to building sciences and technologies, building engineering sciences and technologies, or public education. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; must maintain a 2.0 semester/cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per regular semester. Valid Alaska driver's license. Pass a Criminal Background Check and Clean Driving History/Record (MVR). No previous experience in the fire service is required. POSITION DETAILS
This position is located on the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is a part-time, non-exempt student position. New hires will be placed at $15.00 an hour and working up to 20 hours a week in the office. APPLICATION DEADLINE
The first round of applications will be reviewed on Monday, January 12, 2026. To ensure consideration of your application in the first round of review, applications are encouraged to apply by Friday, January 9, 2026. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer. CONTACT
☎️ If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lee Ann Amerson, UAF Fire Department HR Coordinator, at lamerson@alaska.edu or (907) 474-6664. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200. The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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Depending on the background of the student and their desired path after graduation, their primary duties will be related to building sciences and technology OR public fire and life safety education. BUILD SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY DUTIES
Learning and applying basic concepts of the building and fire codes and standards Accompany the fire marshals on fire inspections and other field work and assist as needed Surveying buildings, gathering information from buildings and their systems, and interpreting those findings Entering findings into University Fire Department’s Report Management System for pre-incident surveys or fire inspections Will study the legal application of building and fire codes, their referenced standards and how they’re applied in the State of Alaska May be offered the opportunity to test for entry certification of choice from the International Code Council A strong reference and support for a beginning career job search in or related to this field of work PUBLIC FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION DUTIES
Develop or revise existing department lesson plans in accordance with current industry accepted adult, adolescent or youth learning theories and practices which inform and affect reduction of risk from injury or fire Following the lesson plans, develop and deliver instruction to targeted risk populations using current industry accepted adult, adolescent, or youth learning theories and practices. Coordinate this delivery with available department staff resources. Deliver is in-person preferred, but digital delivery may be explored. May provide training, guidance, and assistance to operations staff for delivery of programs as it relates to basic educational theory and practices May be offered the opportunity for entry level, nationally recognized, certification as a Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 or equivalent A strong reference and support for a beginning career job search in or related to this field of work TO THRIVE IN THIS POSITION
The candidate must have organizational skills and technology skills and knowledge of emergency management and/or fire service operations and management commensurate with the Bachelor of Emergency Management or Associate of Fire Sciences curriculum or other UAF approved closely related interdisciplinary curriculum; strong communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office suite; general proficiency with Windows or Apple or web-based applications; strong organizational skills; and the ability to be flexible and reliable. A successful candidate will express enthusiasm for their field of work and demonstrate their work ethic and etiquette that meets the standards of the UAF Fire Department's Purpose, Vision and Values. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Student must maintain enrollment of at least 12 credit hours and credit accumulation as a Junior or Senior with good academic standing. Preference for background in fire science as it relates to building sciences and technologies, building engineering sciences and technologies, or public education. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; must maintain a 2.0 semester/cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per regular semester. Valid Alaska driver's license. Pass a Criminal Background Check and Clean Driving History/Record (MVR). No previous experience in the fire service is required. POSITION DETAILS
This position is located on the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is a part-time, non-exempt student position. New hires will be placed at $15.00 an hour and working up to 20 hours a week in the office. APPLICATION DEADLINE
The first round of applications will be reviewed on Monday, January 12, 2026. To ensure consideration of your application in the first round of review, applications are encouraged to apply by Friday, January 9, 2026. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer. CONTACT
☎️ If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lee Ann Amerson, UAF Fire Department HR Coordinator, at lamerson@alaska.edu or (907) 474-6664. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200. The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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