Hours: This position is currently a regular 3/4- time, exempt, salaried position. The Fire Chief is expected to work approximately 30 hours per week, but with flexible hours to provide emergency response.
Salary: Negotiable - depending on experience and certifications.
Benefits: This position qualifies for the benefits for regular exempt positions, as outlined in Resolution CY23-12.
Duties: See attached position description for full details.
Qualifications: See attached position description for full details.
Physical Requirements: See attached position description for full details.
Work Location: Gustavus Fire Hall at 1806 Gustavus Road, Gustavus, Alaska.
Supervised by: Gustavus City Administrator.
Application Period: February 24, 2026 – March 31, 2026 or until filled.
Employment application forms are available online at https://cms.gustavus-ak.gov/administration/page/cog-employment-application or at City Hall, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This job announcement and the applicable job description containing qualifications and duties will be attached to the application. Applications must be returned to City Hall by 3:00 pm on March 31, 2026. If no qualified candidate is found by March 31, 2026, the City may hold the position open until filled.
Notice:
CoG 3.03.01 (a) (3) (B) Employees shall conduct City work only within the City of Gustavus, unless an employee is on an authorized business or training trip or is authorized to conduct business while on approved absence.
CoG 3.03.01 (a) (3) (D) Reasonable accommodation to facilitate the submission of an application is available on request.
CoG 3.04.02 (d) (2) The examples of duties and responsibilities included in this position description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work typically performed. The omission of specific statements of duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
More Information? Please call City Hall at 907-697-2451.
The City of Gustavus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
