District Fire Chief Position Available In Hernando, Florida

District Fire Chief 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars Brooksville, FL 34601

STARTING PAY:

$21.18/hr (Internal employees: Or, 8% above current hourly rate, whichever is greater.)

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

: Reports directly to the Fire Chief. Supervises the daily operations of the department relating to the delivery of customer service, fire suppression, Emergency Medical, and Hazardous Materials responses within the city or as otherwise dispatched. When directed assumes the duties of the Fire Chief in his absence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

: Supervises personnel assigned to the Fire Department. Conducts fire safety inspections, enforces fire codes and conducts preliminary fire investigations. Plans, directs and assigns daily work schedules and activities of Fire Department personnel. Must be able to provide clear direction to subordinates. Insures adequate staffing level on a daily basis. Approves requests for educational leave, shift trades and other time off. Insures the safety of all personnel during emergencies as well as during routine daily operations. Directs personnel under emergency conditions at incidents involving but not limited to fires involving buildings, wildland fires, EMS, and hazardous materials response. Responds to these incidents and assumes command until relieved. Directs firefighting crews from the outside during fires or enters the building and directs personnel from within the structure as necessary. Assists the Fire Chief in the direction of personnel during fire department operations and responses to fires, emergency medical calls, motor vehicle crashes, hazardous materials incidents mass casualty incidents and natural disasters. Serves as a officer in charge of personnel during deployments under the State of Florida Emergency Response Plan. Wears firefighter protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Uses or directs the use of chain saws, circular saws, hydraulic equipment, to assist in carrying out job tasks. Carries out or directs activities on emergency incidents that include but are not limited to forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, fire investigation, overhaul, emergency medical care, vehicle extrication, raising ground ladders and hazardous materials mitigation. Enters burning buildings or hazardous atmospheres to provide emergency medical care, suppress fires, search for victims, perform vehicle extrication or mitigate hazardous materials incidents. Removes or disentangles victims trapped by fires, building collapse, motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents or natural disasters and insures they are in a safe atmosphere. Uses hose lines and fire extinguishers to extinguish fires. Drives and operates all apparatus used by the Department under routine and emergency conditions. During emergencies operates the pump on apparatus as well as the aerial ladder. Assists the Fire Chief in short term planning, budget planning and strategic long-range planning for the department. Performs performance appraisals on personnel under his/her supervision Prepares incident reports using the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). Prepares or oversees the preparation of reports, including but not limited to daily logs, training reports, after-action reports, injury reports and request for vacation, schooling etc. Conducts internal affairs investigations as necessary. Interacts, cooperates with and coordinates services with coworkers and other Department Staff. Reviews proposed building plans when assigned. Uses and follows policies and procedures as outlined in the City Personnel Policies and Procedures manual. Attends training programs to maintain certifications for his or her position. Uses and follows the policies/practices of the City, State regulations/laws, and federal regulations/laws Oversees and insures documentation for constant training of fire department personnel. Serves as Acting Fire Chief in his/her absence when designated. Initiates disciplinary procedures when necessary. Accepts and carries out special projects when assigned by the Fire Chief and maintains appropriate records. Interacts with the general public while conducting Fire Safety Inspections or conducting fire prevention.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, use of fingers, arms, hands and legs, driving and heavy lifting and carrying (in excess of 50 lbs), handling, grasping and talking are constant. Good eyesight (correctable) and hearing (correctable) are essential. Squatting, walking, heavy lifting and carrying (greater than 100 lbs.) are frequent. Pushing, pulling, kneeling, balancing, turning, feeling, are constant.

Equipment:

Telephone/radio, vehicle and vehicle specialized equipment, firefighters protective clothing, fire hose nozzles and equipment, self contained breathing apparatus. Ability to communicate effectively using the fire department radio is critical.

Skills & Expertise:

Knowledge of the Incident Command System and the ability to implement this system for management of incidents. Able to prepare reports that are accurate and concise. Ability to communicate effectively in writing, orally. Ability to operate all equipment used by the Department as well as the ability to instruct others in its use. Maintains constant awareness of tools, techniques and innovations that may enhance the ability to deliver services. Knowledge of current safety procedures, training standards and the ability to share this knowledge with others. Knowledge of geographic area and roads/highways in the City of Brooksville and Hernando County. Knowledge of federal, state and local traffic/highway laws and regulations. Knowledge of general vehicle safety and driving practices. Skills in completing work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people, including coworkers, clients and supervisors. Ability to use and operate a telephone/radio.

Job Location:

Functions in the fire station and in the field daily.

Work Environment:

Working alone with little or no supervision is frequent. Works with others daily when on shift.. Work in heat, cold, dust, wet conditions or under stressful emergency situations are frequent. Extreme noise in confined space or exposure to extreme temperatures is frequent.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

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Formal Education:

High School Graduate or equivalent Associates Degree in Fire Service related field from an accredited college or university

Experience:

5 years of paid experience in fire suppression and emergency medical services with a career fire department, including 2 years of supervisory experience at the company officer level or higher.

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid Florida Drivers License Florida State Certified Minimum Standards Certification (Firefighter II) Wildland Firefighter Certifications S-130 and S-190 Florida State Certified Emergency Medical Technician Florida State Hydraulics or equivalent Florida State Apparatus Operations or equivalent ? Florida State Aerial Operations or equivalent Florida State Certified Instructor I Florida State Certified Fire safety Inspector I Florida State Certified Fire Officer II Certificate of Competency•

ADA STATEMENT

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

City of Brooksville is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, City of Brooksville provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.