Fire Engineer-Part Time

Vance County • Henderson, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Engineer performs responsible fire suppression and incident response activities including operating fire apparatus and participating in firefighting; and may act in the absence of the Captain. An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression and incident response personnel and operations at the fire station. The employee participates in incident response, including emergency medical service, driving and operation of fire apparatus, firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials response and mitigation, and equipment and facilities maintenance. The employee also participates in incidence response and fire suppression training. Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in fire service supplemented by completion of courses and seminars in fire service, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of NC Firefighter II and Driver/Operator/Pumps and Aerial certification.
• Possession of NC Emergency Vehicle Driver certification.
• Possession of North Carolina EMT Basic certification.
• Possession of NC Hazardous Materials Level I certification.
• Possession of NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800.
• Must be able to work extended hours and shift work.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Knowledge of firefighting techniques, procedures, and principles.
• Knowledge of the use and operation of emergency equipment and apparatus used by the department including pumpers and aerial apparatus.
• Knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous materials spills, technical rescue, and emergency medical service calls.
• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.
• Knowledge of fire prevention and education programming, and pre-incident planning.
• Knowledge of service area streets and layout.
• Knowledge of leadership and supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in teamwork and collaborative conflict resolution.
• Ability to operate all department equipment and apparatus.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, officials, and members of the public.
• Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records of work activities.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including shift work.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure is required in all aspects of work, particularly in operating apparatus during fire response.

Responsibilities

• Responds to alarms and participates in incidence response including firefighting operations, driving and operation of fire apparatus including pumpers, aerial apparatus and other equipment as required.
• Responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents.
• Responds to emergency medical incidents and provides EMT Basic services.
• Responds and provides technical rescue services.
• Drives apparatus to incident scene; properly places apparatus to establish water supply or other needs; insures proper operation and pressure of hoses; issues equipment and monitors radio traffic for necessary response; returns fire apparatus and related equipment to service after incident response.
• Inspects station and equipment for proper appearance and condition.
• Performs maintenance and cleaning of fire apparatus, equipment, station building, hydrants, hose lines, and related facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with the preparation fire reports; participates in special projects as required.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Participates in fire prevention and public education programming, and pre-incident surveys.
• Participates in mechanical maintenance and repair of apparatus and other equipment.
• Performs special assignments or projects requiring the leadership or coordination of others such as SCBA maintenance and repair, radio equipment maintenance and repair; building maintenance, hydrant maintenance, hose line testing and maintenance, etc.
• Participates in preparation and maintenance of records and incident reports.
• Acts in the absence of the Captain to lead the shift at an assigned station.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED