Battalion Chief

City of Arroyo Grande•Arroyo Grande, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, performs responsible management, technical and administrative work in commanding and coordinating fire emergency operations, training, fire prevention, public education, emergency planning, facility/equipment maintenance, and other related programs and services; provides responsible and technical staff assistance; implements program goals and objectives; assists with preparation and administration of budget; oversees and supervises assigned staff. The Shift Battalion Chief functions with primary responsibility to ensure that assigned personnel, apparatus, equipment, and facilities are maintained in appropriate readiness to respond to a variety of emergency calls for service. Leads, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of assigned shift within the Fire Department including operations, training, facility/equipment maintenance, fire prevention, emergency planning, public education and related programs; serves as Duty Chief for assigned shift and responds to emergency incidents; coordinates assigned activities with other shifts, divisions, departments, and outside agencies, providing work direction and assistance to department staff, participating in department management at the policy level, analyzing community needs, and designing strategies to prioritize programs and services to meet them; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief, and may act as Fire Chief in their absence.

Requirements

Seven years of increasingly responsible experience as a fulltime firefighter or higher rank, four of those years must be at a Captain level or above if an external candidate, minimum of 2 years full time and 2 years of Acting/Interim Captain for internal candidates
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in a related field OR Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university OR Possession of a Chief Fire Officer certification issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or Pro Board; or Completion of all Chief Fire Officer curriculum requirements at time of application.
Company Officer certification issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (IFSAC or PRO-Board)
Advanced Incident Command System (ICS-400)
Valid California issued Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic License
Current California Driver’s License
Fire Operations in the Urban Interface (S-205/S-215) or Company Officer 2E Ignition Operations (CA-219 / S-219)
Basic Air Operations (S-270)
Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)
Cover Letter explaining why you are the best candidate for the position, reflecting on professional and personal experience, education, and training.
Resume

Nice To Haves

Chief Fire Officer certification
Executive Chief Fire Officer certification
FEMA All-Hazards Operations Section Chief L- 958
FEMA All Hazards Safety Officer L-0954
FEMA O-305 All Hazards Type 3 Incident Management
CSFM Incident Management of High-Rise Fires
CSFM Command and Control of the RIC Deployment
CSFM All Risk Division Group Supervisor S-339
Qualification under the California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) in one or more supervisory / overhead positions
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander certification within two years of appointment
Five Cities Fire Authority Battalion Chief Task Book (if not completed at time of appointment)
All State Fire Training Chief Fire Officer Courses (if not completed at time of appointment)
Complete Chief Officer task book, required educational degree, and obtain Chief Fire Officer Certification within two years of appointment (if not completed at time of appointment)

Responsibilities

Serves as the acting Fire Chief in his/her absence.
Serves as Duty Chief; responds to emergency incidents as required by departmental policy and assumes command of incident unless relieved of command by a superior officer.
Assumes management responsibility for assigned programs, activities and operations of assigned shift including operations, training, fire marshal, emergency management, facility/equipment maintenance, public education and related programs and services.
Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for departmental programs and services; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
Reviews and analyzes a variety of reports, records, and documents; produces a variety of specialized reports, may develop report formats and utilize varied databases.
Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances, and other written materials.
Prepares designs, specifications, and cost estimates for assignments and projects.
Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned shift; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Participates in the selection and evaluation of assigned personnel; prepares performance evaluations of Company Captains and reviews evaluations for shift personnel as assigned.
Manages personnel issues including disciplinary actions.
Participates in the development and administration of the Department’s annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
Oversees implementation of the Department’s training programs for fire fighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials and other emergency response services and programs; implements training programs and schedules; identifies the training needs of company personnel; provides or coordinates shift training and drills in firefighting methods, techniques, and related subjects; coordinates training programs with other shifts, divisions, departments and outside agencies; maintains shift personnel training records.
Assists in the purchasing, maintenance, and inventory of all fire related equipment, vehicles, and property including communication equipment, vehicles and related equipment, and safety equipment.
Trains fire personnel in the use of a variety of fire equipment, station equipment and communication equipment as necessary.
Participates in facilities planning for the Fire Authority; coordinates maintenance and repairs to existing facilities as necessary.
Prepares a variety of public information materials; conducts or has subordinates conduct public information/education classes related to fire prevention, hazardous materials, disaster preparedness and other department activities.
Provides staff assistance to the Fire Chief.
Serves as the liaison for assigned shift to other shifts, divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire prevention, suppression, training, and management; attends training classes.
Coordinates special events as required.
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Performs related duties as required.