Lieutenant - Fire Dept

Montgomery County Governmennt•Clarksville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is the fifth level in the fire series. Incumbents supervise a crew of two to four firefighters during daily activities and on emergency scenes. Responsibilities may include ensuring the maintenance of equipment and facilities; training firefighters; making tactical decisions during emergency and non-emergency incidents; scheduling firefighters; maintaining records; and preparing related reports. The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned. Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus, facilities, and equipment; performs basic preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; schedules routine and non-routine maintenance. Makes tactical decisions in emergency and non-emergency incidents, which may include assigning work to staff and providing input for strategic decisions. Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and reports. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Performs other related work as required. This position has no fiscal responsibilities. Represent the department to other County departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate Finance Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. Provide staff assistance to the department Director. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Supervises the firefighters assigned to his truck and/or station.

Requirements

Five (5) years of fire experience required.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class D driver’s license
Firefighter I & II Certifications
Fire Instructor I
Fire Officer I
Knowledge of Supervisory principles.
Knowledge of Firefighting equipment and apparatus.
Knowledge of Fire suppression techniques.
Knowledge of Modern firefighting and rescue principles and tactics.
Knowledge of Rescue principles and tactics.
Knowledge of Emergency medical care.
Knowledge of Physical fitness principles.
Knowledge of Vehicle, equipment, and apparatus maintenance principles and techniques.
Knowledge of Fire behavior.
Knowledge of Recordkeeping principles.
Skill in Monitoring and evaluating employees.
Skill in Prioritizing and assigning work.
Skill in Maintaining emergency response vehicles, equipment, and apparatus.
Skill in Operating applicable tools and equipment associated with firefighting.
Skill in Providing emergency medical care.
Skill in Suppressing fires.
Skill in Maintaining physical fitness.
Skill in Preparing and maintaining records and reports.
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Ability to Think and act quickly, accurately, and calmly in emergency/stressful situations.
Ability to Assist in identifying and responding to community issues, concerns, and needs.
Ability to Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws and regulations.
Ability to Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to Establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
Ability to Analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
Ability to Handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within State and Federal statutes.
Ability to Work the allocated hours of the position.
A pre-employment criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Preferably, three (3) years of experience as an Engineer or Emergency Medical Responder.

Responsibilities

Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus, facilities, and equipment; performs basic preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; schedules routine and non-routine maintenance.
Makes tactical decisions in emergency and non-emergency incidents, which may include assigning work to staff and providing input for strategic decisions.
Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and reports.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Performs other related work as required.
Represent the department to other County departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate Finance Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
Provide staff assistance to the department Director.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Supervises the firefighters assigned to his truck and/or station.