Fire Lieutenant - Starting Pay: $24.35 - $26.87 Per Hour

Eddy County, New Mexico•Carlsbad, NM

About The Position

The Shift Lieutenant is a sworn firefighting position responsible for commanding emergency operations and managing station operations and personnel. The role includes leading fire-scene operations, directing firefighting tactics, assigning work to crew members, and making rapid decisions to protect the safety of everyone involved. The Lieutenant also oversees daily station operations, scheduling, crew assignments, equipment maintenance, training drills and exercises, and compliance with department policies, procedures, and guidelines. The position is responsible for pre-fire plans, public education, fire investigations, and other technical duties assigned by the Fire Chief or designee. The Lieutenant monitors firefighter performance, provides feedback, addresses disciplinary issues, supports professional development, ensures adequate documentation of emergency responses, and coordinates with law enforcement and other fire and EMS departments at emergency scenes. Employees work with minimal supervision and may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings in or out of town, and perform other duties as assigned. The position follows a rotating 48-hour on-duty/96-hour off-duty schedule. Upon acceptance, the selected applicant must pass an NFPA 1583 medical screening physical. Annual physical fitness assessments and NFPA 1583 medical screening physicals are required. Starting pay is $24.35–$26.87 per hour.

Requirements

Must be a sworn firefighting position holder.
Must pass an NFPA 1583 medical screening physical upon acceptance.
Must undergo annual physical fitness assessments and NFPA 1583 medical screening physicals.
Must be able to work a rotating 48-hour on-duty/96-hour off-duty schedule.
Must be able to work irregular hours and attend job-related meetings in and out of town as required.
Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Command emergency operations, including leading fire-scene operations, directing firefighting tactics, assigning crew tasks, and making rapid safety-related decisions.
Oversee daily fire-station operations, scheduling, crew assignments, equipment maintenance, drills, and exercises.
Ensure compliance with department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Prepare pre-fire plans and conduct public education and fire investigations.
Perform other technical-related duties assigned by the Fire Chief or designee.
Monitor firefighter performance, provide feedback, address disciplinary issues, and promote professional development.
Ensure adequate documentation of emergency responses.
Coordinate with law enforcement and other fire and EMS departments at emergency scenes.
Perform duties with minimal supervision and attend job-related meetings as required.
Perform other duties assigned by the Fire Chief or designee.