Personnel
RSSAlaska News covers personnel issues including legislation affecting emergency dispatchers, first responders, and public employee retirement benefits.
Bartlett hospital recruiting four directors at once among 29 openings
Bartlett Regional Hospital is recruiting four directors at once and 29 positions total, the most of any Juneau employer on the state's weekly job list.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Kodiak moves to bump standby pay for police as staffing runs tight
Kodiak would raise police standby pay from two hours to three, citing tight staffing and heavy reliance on officers staying on call. The council votes Thursday.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Troopers and corrections officers recruit at the Mat-Su Job Center
Two Alaska public-safety agencies are recruiting at the Mat-Su Job Center in Wasilla — State Troopers on Wednesday, corrections officers every Friday.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
New perks for Anchorage firefighters and Teamsters head to the Assembly
Anchorage firefighters and Teamsters would gain parental leave and easier holiday pay under two contract deals. The Assembly's "no significant economic effects" is doing some work.
by Walter AlaskaNews2w ago1 min readAI
Retired APD lieutenant elected to oversee police and fire pensions
Retired APD Lt. Tony Henry was elected 115-to-119 to the police seat on Anchorage's police and fire pension board, pending Assembly confirmation Aug. 4.
by Walter AlaskaNews2w ago1 min readAI
House committee hears bill to reclassify emergency dispatchers as first responders
The House Labor and Commerce Committee heard testimony on House Bill 234, which would define emergency dispatchers as first responders and adjust their retirement benefits to match those of peace officers and firefighters.
by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago4 min readAI
Bayside fire chief wants new career position but warns against a rushed hire
Bayside Fire Chief Scott Ellis says a new career firefighter position is needed but warned the borough board against rushing the hire to avoid splitting the mixed career and volunteer staff.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3w ago1 min readAI
House committee hears bill to reclassify emergency dispatchers as first responders
The House Labor and Commerce Committee heard testimony on House Bill 234, which would define emergency dispatchers as first responders and adjust their retirement benefits to match those of peace officers and firefighters.
by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago4 min readAI
Alaska lost 15.8% of its federal civilian workers in two years, ISER economist reports
Alaska lost 15.8% of its federal civilian workers in two years, more than the national rate, mostly through buyouts rather than firings, hitting rangers and field staff hardest.
by Bill AlaskaNewsadded 1w ago2 min readAI
