Battalion Chief

City of Friendswood•Friendswood, TX

22h•$53 - $60

About The Position

The City of Friendswood is hiring a full-time Battalion Chief. The position serves as officer in charge during assigned shifts or designated periods, ensuring operational readiness, compliance with departmental policies, and personnel development while supporting administrative and strategic objectives. The role supervises assigned personnel and may lead emergency and non-emergency incidents until relieved by a higher-ranking officer. It oversees emergency response, staffing, training, administrative records, station and equipment readiness, and related fire prevention and public education activities. The Battalion Chief also supports departmental planning and administration and may be required to be available 24 hours during emergency conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
TCFP Advanced Structural Firefighter Certification.
DSHS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification or higher.
Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
TCFP Fire Officer III Certification, or ability to obtain it within one year.
TCFP Fire Instructor II Certification.
NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700, and IS-800 Certifications.
Bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.
Demonstrated effective leadership and professionalism, with the ability to build productive working relationships with employees, City officials, neighboring agencies, and the public.
Excellent verbal, written, and conflict-resolution skills; ability to motivate personnel and foster teamwork.
Ability to analyze operational issues, develop practical solutions, and interpret policies, procedures, and technical regulations.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail and make sound decisions while remaining calm during emergencies and stressful situations.
Ability to supervise personnel and daily station operations; ensure accuracy of departmental records and operational readiness of apparatus, facilities, equipment, and resources.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and model professionalism, integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field.
TCFP Fire Officer IV Certification.
TCFP Fire Instructor III Certification.
TCFP Fire Inspector Certification.
TCFP Driver/Operator Certification.
Hazardous Materials Operations Certification.
Texas Class B Exempt Commercial Driver License or equivalent.
Incident Safety Officer Certification.
Basic Wildland Firefighter Certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned full-time, part-time, volunteer, reserve, and other personnel during scheduled shifts or assigned duty periods.
Serve as officer in charge during emergency and non-emergency incidents until relieved by a higher-ranking officer.
Direct fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous materials awareness and operations, and other emergency response activities.
Ensure personnel comply with departmental policies, Standard Operating Guidelines, safety procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Conduct daily staffing assignments and adjust personnel assignments to meet operational needs; oversee staffing levels and shift readiness.
Perform administrative duties including scheduling, payroll review, timesheet verification, leave tracking, and personnel documentation.
Review and approve incident reports, training records, inspection reports, equipment maintenance records, and other departmental documentation.
Coordinate and monitor required training for compliance with TCFP, DSHS, OSHA, and departmental requirements.
Conduct company drills, performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, and counseling; assign work, monitor performance, and recommend disciplinary action when appropriate.
Assist with recruitment, interviews, onboarding, and probationary evaluations.
Oversee station maintenance, apparatus readiness, equipment inspections, inventory control, and facility upkeep; coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs.
Assist with fire prevention inspections, code enforcement, pre-fire planning, and public education programs.
Liaise with City departments, emergency response agencies, contractors, and the public as assigned; respond to citizen concerns and provide professional customer service.
Assist the Chief of Fire Administration with budget preparation, purchasing recommendations, grant administration, policy development, accreditation activities, and strategic planning.
Investigate accidents, injuries, equipment damage, and operational concerns; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, medical, investigative, and departmental information; ensure compliance with City policies, ethical standards, and applicable laws.
Support policy implementation, personnel development, departmental planning, goals, accreditation efforts, and strategic initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Fire Administration.