INTRA-DEPARTMENT - Fire Battalion Chief

INTRA-DEPARTMENT

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSTING #29: FIRE BATTALION CHIEF

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Hiring List

DEPARTMENT: Fire Department

WORK LOCATION: Varied

HIRING RANGE: $24.3517-$33.5406/Hour

PAY GRADE: FD2

HOURS WORKED: Rotating Shift Work

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

DAYS WORKED: Fire Shift

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Friday, February 19, 2016

JOB DUTIES
Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington Application
will not be considered in our job selection process.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ONLINE - CITY OF FARMINGTON INTRANET
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TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
May be any or all of following: Assessment Center; Tactical Exercise and/or Oral Interview.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Plans and schedules work assignments of Fire Department personnel.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Assures assignments are completed in an orderly and expedient manner.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Assists the Fire Chief in managing the programs and services of Fire Department Operations/Administration Division.

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all Department buildings, apparatus, and equipment.

Supervises directly or through subordinate officers, a large staff of employees.

Manages personnel, conducts performance evaluations and recommends discipline when needed.

Assists the Chief with development and implementation of the Department's goals, objectives, policies and services.

Assists with the effective application of the policies, rules, regulations, practices and procedures of the department. Reviews policy for effectiveness and efficiency, recommends changes when needed.

Participates in preparing the annual budget and monitoring Departmental financial activities and expenditures. Forecasts financial changes and makes recommendations for budget adjustments.

Serves as a liaison for the Fire Department with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.

Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.

Is assigned the coordination of special projects or committees at the direction of the Fire Chief.

Inspects personnel, equipment and stations and maintains discipline.

Serves as Incident Commander at significant incidents covering a range of disciplines.

Supports and assists the Department's fire prevention, plan review, inspections and public fire safety education programs.

Participates in the planning and implementing of the Departments training programs.

Receives and relays emergency calls and alarms.

Operates personal computer, radio and other communication equipment.

Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, hazardous materials, fire prevention, and other related subjects.

Provides leadership and acts as a mentor for Department personnel.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assists and advises subordinates in technical matters.

Participates in the budget process and the control of expenditures.

Is available for problem solving and research.

Acts as Fire Chief in the absence of the Chief.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The functions and requirements of this job are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS
This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes, pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

An Associate Degree in fire science, administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and demonstrated experience to perform the duties described.

Promotional preference points will be awarded to candidates based on formal education (0.5 point for an Associate's Degree, 1 point for a Bachelor's Degree, and 1.5 points for a Master's Degree or higher; based on a 100 point grading scale)
Promotional preference points will be awarded to candidates based on Special Teams involvement to included Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, ARRF, and EMS instructional and direction group (.5 point per group/team stipend established, based on a 100 point grading scale).

Extensive background checks required.

External candidates must have previous experience in a career fire department in the position of Battalion Chief or Battalion Chief equivalent or above. Candidates must be able to complete the requirements for the Farmington Fire Department's Acting in Capacity Battalion Chief Program within 12 months of hire date.

Internal candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years as Fire Operations Captain and have successfully completed the Farmington Fire Department's Acting in Capacity Battalion Chief Program at the date of promotional exam.

Must have successfully completed the examination process for Fire Battalion Chief with a minimum of seventy percent (70%) in each scoring area and be placed on the Fire Battalion Chief Promotional Eligibility List.

Must have successfully passed their two most recent performance evaluations.
2 letters of recommendation from their previous supervisors.

Must have the ability to articulate and concisely communicate orally and in writing.

Must have experience and knowledge in the principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

Must be competent in all areas of the Incident Command System; Incident Commander, Operations, Planning, Logistics and Finance.

Must have the ability to analyze complex fire service problems and situations and to devise quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.

Must have thorough knowledge of modern firefighting practices, fire service policy and procedures, NFPA standards, ISO evaluations, fire prevention practices, fire apparatus, tools, and equipment.

Must be a New Mexico State certified EMT-B (Emergency Medical Training - Basic) or obtain such certification within one (1) year of employment.

Must be familiar with the city areas, including streets, hydrants, target hazards, and addressing system.

Must be able to react quickly, calmly, and with good judgment under emergency conditions.

Must have a valid Driver's License applicable to Fire Department apparatus.

Working knowledge of inspection techniques, building and fire codes.

Working knowledge of driver safety.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.

Works under the general supervision of a Fire Chief.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Emergency medical aid equipment, extrication equipment, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, radio, pager, personal computer and phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally drag up to 200 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is required to perform shift work in a rotation of days, evenings, and nights including weekends and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in extreme heights, precarious places and is exposed to intense heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.

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