Battalion Chief

City of Los Banos•Los Banos, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the Fire Chief in managing and directing the Fire Department; to plan, organize and direct technical, management and administrative work involved in commanding and coordinating fire emergency activities, fire prevention and education, apparatus maintenance, fire inspection, and fire investigation activities; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Fire Chief. Receives general direction from the Fire Chief. Exercises direct supervision over assigned sworn and non-sworn personnel.

Requirements

Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Associates degree from an accredited college or university in fire suppression or related field
Possession of a valid California Class C driver license with Firefighter endorsement or Commercial Class A or B with endorsements.
Possession of a current State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) card is required at time of application. A course completion certificate is NOT adequate.
Possession of a valid California Firefighter I Certificate.
Possession of a valid California Fire Officer Certificate
Possession of a valid HAZMAT Operations and Awareness Certificate.
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible command and supervisory experience in an organized career fire department, and two (2) years of experience at the rank of Fire Captain.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid California Chief Officer Certificate, or ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months following hire date.
Possession of a HAZMAT Incident Commander Certificate within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Assist the Fire Chief in managing and directing the Fire Department.
Assist in developing department goals and objectives; assist in the development of and implementation of policies and procedures.
Plan, organize and direct fire related activities including fire suppression, fire investigations, training, fire inspections, and basic life support operations.
Develop and implement division work plans; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
Plan, organize and oversee the various Divisions of the department; i.e. Administration, Training and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), etc.
Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and control expenditures.
Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as directed; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
Maintain emergency equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
Oversee and participate in fire suppression, basic life support and first aid, fire and fire investigations, and fire inspection activities.
Plan, organize and implement department training for fire suppression, heavy rescue operations, driver operator and other fire related topics.
Conduct commercial occupancy inspections on new and existing occupancies; plan check new commercial construction as it relates to fire related systems.
Serve in the absence of the Fire Chief, including leading and overseeing the volunteer fire services program.
Represent the department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
Research, prepare, and present technical, administrative, and City Council Agenda reports; prepare written correspondence.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Serve as an Incident Commander or other command or support role on an incident.
Perform related duties as assigned.