Fire Battalion Chief - (Internal Candidates Only)

Description

This position is open until filled. The Human Resources Office is unable to provide status updates by telephone. The salary range is listed above. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

The Fire Battalion Chief performs difficult public safety, fire prevention, and supervisory responsibilities managing the staff and operations for fire stations and staff on a shift. An employee in this class supervises and participates in fire operations on an assigned shift. The employee leads the shift through subordinate supervisors in the protection of life and property and in providing emergency medical services, hazardous materials response and mitigation, technical rescue, and related activities. Other duties include supervising the maintenance of station apparatus, equipment, and facilities; overseeing and reviewing the preparation of fire reports; and performing various projects for the department requiring coordination of staff. The employee also participates in various management activities necessary to maintain the operational readiness of the staff and equipment.  Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire, hazardous materials, and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. Judgment and ability to make effective decisions under pressure are required, particularly in directing staff in incident response. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of incident response.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises and participates in response to alarms and directs incidence response operations as required; provides incident management; leads in response to structural, vehicle, or brush fires; emergency medical services; hazardous materials response/mitigation; technical rescue including vehicle/machinery rescue.
• Supervises through subordinate supervisors fire personnel assigned to the shift insuring effective utilization of staff, and maintenance of equipment, water supply, and facilities; inspects personnel, station, and equipment for proper appearance and condition.
• Plans, organizes and coordinates a variety of in-service training for staff.
• Supervises and participates in preparation of reports on incidents and response and preparation and maintenance of pre-incident plans; reviews and approves time sheets.
• Oversees the maintenance of apparatus and equipment in good operating condition; assigns, and supervises routine maintenance tasks related to equipment, stations, and grounds.
• Performs or assists with a variety of management and special projects work including grant development and management, coordinating vehicle maintenance, purchasing a variety of supplies and equipment, research and preparation of SOGs; hose and hydrant testing; child safety seat and yellow dot programs; SCBA maintenance, ladder testing, and communications equipment purchasing, installation and maintenance.
• Provides educational programs, tours, and information to the public.
• Participates in planning, coordinating and conducting staff training; conducts performance coaching and evaluation with staff communicating performance standards of excellence; participates in hiring and promotional processes; takes proactive action to enhance teamwork and team morale.
• Provides input into budget needs of the department; may research specific needs or prices; purchases supplies, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Leads or participates in special events.
• Assist with fire origin and cause investigations and local ordinance and fire code enforcement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in fire service supplemented by advanced courses and seminars in fire service and considerable supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of Firefighter II and Driver Operator/Pumps and Aerial certification.
• Possession of Emergency Vehicle Driver certification.
• Possession of EMT certification.
• Possession of Fire Instructor Level I certification.
• Possession of NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800.
• Possession of Certified Hazardous Materials Level I.

• Possession of Fire Officer Level II. Special Requirements: Must be able to work long hours and shift work. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Knowledge of modern methods of fire suppression, incidence response, and of the use and maintenance of related apparatus and equipment.
• Knowledge consistent with required emergency medical certification level.
• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the hazards and related precautions related to safety of staff.
• Knowledge of the physical layout of the service area and related facilities.
• Knowledge of required technical rescue methods.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to fire service and management.
• Knowledge of modern supervisory principles of motivation, leadership, communications, conflict resolution, and performance coaching and evaluation.
• Knowledge of organizational personnel and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving and collaborative conflict resolution.
• Ability to plan and execute special projects and various management tasks.
• Ability to effectively plan, prepare, and conduct in-service training on firefighting, rescue, incident response, and equipment operations for public safety personnel.
• Ability to provide coaching, technical advice, and training of employees.
• Ability provide leadership and inspire calm control while supervising emergency incident scenes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public.
• Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including shift work.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Tasks may require the following abilities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have the visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement in structures, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports.  WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in in indoor and outdoor environments. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incident response work including working in inside and outside environments, working at heights, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, electrical current, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters.  Employees are also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. 

Please Note:  If offered a position, official transcripts/verification of education must be submitted directly to the Human Resources Office from the educational institution(s) listed on application. Positions requiring a minimum education/certification must also have official documents submitted to the Human Resources Office. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted by the candidate with the application for consideration of meeting minimum job requirements. Vance County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees:  free Medical, Dental & Life Insurance ($25,000 Term Policy), Retirement, 401K match up to 2%, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Bereavement Leave, Parental School Leave, Community Service Leave, Employee Assistance Program, and many optional coverages at the employee's expense:  STD, LTD, Critical Care, Accident, Cancer, Whole Life Insurance and Orthodontist. 

For more information on the benefits available, visit www.markiiibrokerage.com/vancecountync/