Lieutenant

Chenega Corporation•Wallops Island, VA

About The Position

The Firefighter/Lieutenant serves as a frontline supervisor who leads and coordinates assigned fire crews during emergency response operations, training activities, inspections, and daily station operations. The position provides direct leadership to Firefighters and Firefighter/Drivers and helps ensure personnel, apparatus, equipment, and resources are prepared to respond safely and effectively to emergencies. The Lieutenant responds to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, aircraft-related, medical, and other emergency incidents; serves as lead company officer; and directs personnel during emergency operations. The role includes conducting incident size-ups, identifying hazards, establishing tactical priorities, applying Incident Command System principles, and coordinating with incident command, responding agencies, and support personnel. The Lieutenant also provides day-to-day supervision, coaching, training, performance feedback, and guidance to assigned personnel, while promoting accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and operational excellence. The position ensures assigned personnel follow departmental policies and safety requirements and that apparatus, vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies are inspected, maintained, and ready for use. The Lieutenant verifies inspections, maintenance checks, inventories, and equipment accountability; coordinates resolution of equipment deficiencies; and operates department apparatus and equipment as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One of the following: DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board Firefighter II, or Florida State Firefighter Minimum Standards certification.
One of the following: DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Fire Officer I certification.
One of the following: DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator Pumper certification.
One of the following: DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator Aerial certification.
One of the following: DoD (IFSAC), Pro Board, or Florida State Driver/Operator ARFF certification.
NIMS ICS-100 certification.
NIMS ICS-200 certification.
NIMS ICS-300 certification.
NIMS ICS-700 certification.
NIMS ICS-800 certification.
At least 21 years of age.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Ability to lead personnel during emergency and non-emergency operations.
Obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Military applicants, if applicable, must have received an honorable discharge.
Successfully pass background and drug screening.
Knowledge of firefighting principles, fire behavior, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and emergency incident management.
Knowledge of company-level emergency operations, tactical decision-making, and firefighter safety practices.
Knowledge of fire apparatus operations, firefighting hydraulics, water supply systems, and specialty response equipment.
Ability to supervise, direct, and motivate personnel in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to assess risks, make sound decisions, and effectively manage assigned resources during emergency incidents.
Ability to conduct training, evaluate employee performance, and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and electronic methods.
Ability to prepare reports, maintain documentation, and complete administrative requirements accurately.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic reporting systems.
Skill in operating fire apparatus, firefighting equipment, rescue tools, communications systems, and related emergency response equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Safety, or a related field.
At least three years of progressively responsible firefighting experience.
Previous experience serving in a lead firefighter, acting officer, or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, aircraft-related, medical, and other emergency incidents.
Serve as the lead company officer and direct assigned personnel during emergency operations.
Conduct incident size-up, identify hazards, establish tactical priorities, and implement appropriate response strategies.
Use Incident Command System (ICS) principles to manage assigned resources and support incident objectives.
Direct firefighting, rescue, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, and incident stabilization activities.
Ensure personnel operate safely and effectively in accordance with established procedures, training, and safety standards.
Coordinate with incident command, responding agencies, and support personnel to achieve operational objectives.
Participate in technical rescue, hazardous materials, and specialty response operations as assigned.
Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and leadership for assigned crew members.
Assign and monitor work activities to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and operational excellence.
Mentor and develop personnel through coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Monitor employee performance and recommend training needs, performance improvement, and workforce development actions.
Ensure assigned personnel comply with departmental policies, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
Ensure apparatus, vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies are inspected, maintained, and operationally ready.
Verify completion of daily inspections, maintenance checks, inventories, and equipment accountability requirements.
Coordinate reporting and resolution of equipment deficiencies and maintenance concerns.
Maintain familiarity with department apparatus, pumps, aerial devices, water delivery systems, rescue tools, and specialty equipment.
Operate department apparatus and equipment as necessary to support staffing and operational requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.