Battalion Chief (Promotional Recruitment Only)

City of Bremerton•Bremerton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT. ONLY CURRENT CITY OF BREMERTON FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Under the general direction of the Assistant Fire Chief, serves as a mid-level supervisor/manager, managing and performing emergency and non-emergency duties including, but not limited to: fire command, fire suppression, emergency medical services, training, safety, maintaining discipline and enhancing morale through leadership by example. Other responsibilities may include observation and direction of training and safety programs, facility and vehicle management, record keeping, and specific duties commensurate with the battalion assignment. Has supervisory independence for managing the day-to-day responsibilities of the position. Works closely and coordinates with other division managers in the accomplishment of Department goals and objectives. Responds to emergency incidents as a command officer. Determines appropriate action and response to incidents and directs operation to assure the safe, efficient, and effective development of personnel, equipment, and resources.

Requirements

Requires thorough knowledge of modern firefighting and rescue principles, practices, techniques, and procedures, including the operation and maintenance requirements of various types of fire apparatus and equipment, and safety procedures.
Geography of the City including streets, principal buildings, and resources available to plan incident responses.
Response guides, pre-fire plans, incident management system, and other assigned resource material.
Department and City policies, rules, and regulations; and controlling laws and ordinances pertaining to firefighter training, skill development, accreditation, testing, and evaluation.
Personal computer software, including word-processing, databases, and other applicable software.
Requires knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of fire prevention, fire administration, training and emergency medical services.
Correct communication and writing usage including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Current personnel administration, labor–management and supervisory practices and techniques.
Employee development techniques and practices including mentoring, coaching, and training methods.
In analyzing complex issues and situations; and recommending effective solutions.
In planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and supervising the work of others.
In motivating, encouraging, mentoring, and inspiring workers to meet productivity, safety, customer service, and behavioral goals.
In performing, monitoring, and ensuring quality standards are met during the routine emergency, and technical work performed by employees.
In performing fire suppression and emergency medical activities, including administration of medical care at the Washington State EMT level.
Operate in an emergency or hazardous environment in stressful situations.
Quickly analyze prevailing and emerging conditions and decisively determine needed action with due regard for surrounding hazards and circumstances.
Interpret and apply the intent and specifics in provisions of laws and regulatory provisions to particular conditions and determine a course of action.
Develop and implement operating methods that provide a high degree of public and employee safety.
Tactfully deal with subordinates, staff members, superiors, and the general public regarding program requirements, standards, achievements, and compliance.
Operate fire and emergency equipment, vehicles, radios and other emergency communications devices.
Express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
Exhibit good management skills; and possess the ability to successfully coordinate and work with others.
Operate various electronic/digital equipment and a personal computer with various software applications connected to a network system.
Motivate, encourage, and mentor subordinate employees.
Obtain and maintain certifications that may be required by the Department.
Combined training and experience which demonstrates that a person has obtained the required knowledge and is able to perform the work required.
In the fire and medical emergency response profession, a person with the following combined training and experience would typically qualify to compete in the selection process for Battalion Chief: has completed 4 years as a company officer with the Bremerton Fire Department and has successfully completed Incident Safety Officer training and Fire Instructor 1 as of the posted closing date of this recruitment.
A valid Washington State driver's license is required and must be obtained prior to date of appointment or another date set by the City.
Certificate of completed training in Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention, Emergency Medical Technician Certification (on-going maintenance is required), Incident Safety Officer, and Fire Instructor 1.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire incidents, mass casualty incidents, natural disasters and other emergency incidents, serving as an active member of the incident management system (IMS) up to and including serving as the incident commander, to effectively mitigate the incident.
Monitor and ensure delivery of training programs for subordinate personnel and participate in training activities.
Be responsible for thorough and accurate report documentation of all assigned tasks and/or incidents.
Provide coaching, counseling, training, and performance appraisals for subordinate personnel.
Maintain discipline of subordinate personnel as authorized by the department. The Battalion Chief may issue oral admonishments and may make recommendations to the Fire Chief for other appropriate disciplinary measures.
Develop annual budget proposals related to assigned areas of responsibility and make recommendations for applicable purchases.
Maintain necessary and accurate records and incident reports.
Communicate with a culturally diverse community in a tactful and effective manner.
Attend staff meetings as required to discuss policies, rules, regulations, budget items, and personnel problems, including discipline matters.
Schedule and assign overtime.
Evaluate shift effectiveness and make appropriate recommendations.
Manage personnel assignments and resources.
Conduct inspections of station equipment, apparatus and facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness, overseeing their maintenance and repair, ensuring that all emergency pumping equipment, tools and apparatus are in service ready condition.
Maintain physical condition through participation in physical fitness activities
Perform related work as assigned and/or required.