CITY OF SALISBURY
BATTALION
CHIEF
DEFINITION
To plan, organize and
supervise fire control and rescue operations on a given shift within the Fire
Department; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned
area of responsibility.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction
from assigned department or division head.
Exercises direct
supervision over assigned staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Plan, prioritize,
assign, supervise and review the work of staff
involved in fire
control and rescue operations.
Conduct employee
performance evaluation process for assigned employees and maintain supporting
documentation.
Recommend and assist
in the implementation of department/division goals and objectives; establish
schedules and methods for fire control and rescue operations; and implement
policies and procedures.
Evaluate operations
and activities relative to assigned area of responsibility; recommend
improvements and modifications; and prepare various reports on operations and
activities.
Organize and
facilitate Involvement and Response Team meeting for assigned employees and
submit transmittals as required.
Maintain equipment
and supply inventories using departmental purchasing procedures.
Assume command of
emergency incidents.
Assume
responsibilities of Chief of Operations or Fire Chief as required.
Issue statements to
news media at emergency incidents.
Investigate fire
scenes to determine cause or origin.
Conduct inspections
of structures or businesses as required.
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Schedule apparatus
for maintenance.
Respond to job call
back.
Review sites for
burning and issue burning permits.
Conduct various
inspections of facilities, apparatus or personnel.
Participate in budget
preparation and administration as required by department or division head; and
prepare cost estimates and justifications for recommendations.
Participate in
selection of staff as required by department or division head; provide staff
training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; and implement discipline
procedures.
Answer questions and
provide information to the public; and investigate complaints and take
corrective action as directed by department or division head.
Perform related
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge
of:
Principles, practices and procedures
of fire suppression and
control and rescue techniques.
Methods and technical requirements
of fire suppression and
control and rescue techniques.
Principles of supervision, training
and performance evaluation.
Laws and/or ordinances related to
assigned area.
Principles and procedures of
financial record keeping, budgeting and reporting.
Basic office procedures; and office
and computer equipment.
Ability
to:
Supervise an effective fire control
and rescue program.
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Communicate effectively in oral and
written form.
Supervise, train and evaluate
assigned staff.
Facilitate Involvement and Response
Team meetings.
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 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move
up to 100 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.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of
education, experience and training that provides evidence of the knowledge,
skills and abilities required to be successful in performing the duties
assigned to the job class.
Education:
Equivalent
to the completion of the twelfth grade.
A two year degree in Fire Science or a related field is highly
desirable.
Experience:
Three
years responsible field supervisory experience. One year at the full supervisory level is desirable.
Training:
Additional specialized training in
the field of fire science or rescue is desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or
ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver's license.
An EMT Certificate is
desirable.