Fire Chief III - Bessemer Job at The Personnel Board of Jefferson County
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Jefferson County, AL
ATTENTION Merit System Employees: Do not apply through this site.
Grade 34
CLOSE DATE
SUMMARY
Individuals working as Fire Chief III in the Merit System are responsible for planning, organizing, administering and coordinating all activities of an intermediate sized Fire Department. Such individuals establish departmental policies, procedures, and regulations including those pertaining to firefighting, medical emergencies, rescue operations, fire prevention, fire training, and safety programs within and/or above the limitation of laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines set by the State of Alabama. Employees in this job class also prepare the annual budget including recommendations for capital improvements such as new fire stations, new fire apparatus, and other specialized fire equipment. Supervision is exercised directly or through subordinate supervisors to all employees of the department. The work of employees in this job class is performed with wide latitude in interpreting and applying policies, rules, and regulations and is reviewed by performance evaluation and the total results obtained. The Fire Chief III job class applies to cities with a population of more than 20,000.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Performs administrative duties (e.g., completing forms, attending meetings, updating records, writing reports) to maintain efficient operation and documentation within the department.
- Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
- Coordinates the acquisition and implementation of external funding (e.g., grants) to ensure the department has the resources needed to meet goals and maintain operations.
- Assumes responsibility at emergency scenes to ensure implementation of the incident command system and safe handling of the incident to preserve life and property.
- Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
- Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities that project a positive image of the department to the public by attending off-site facilities or hosting visitors at the station to conduct trainings, tours, and other community-related activities.
- Manages operations of the department by developing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures, evaluating programs, and researching current trends in the emergency medical and fire fields to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are accomplished.
- Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.
Option A:
- Driver's license.
- Current State firefighter minimum standard certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Business, Public Administration, EMS or closely related field.
- Three (3) years of supervisory experience at the rank of Fire Captain (or higher rank) responsible for overseeing the activities of an assigned fire station or division within a fire department (i.e., EMS, Fire Prevention, Safety and Training, Shift Commander).
Option B:
- Driver's license.
- Current State firefighter minimum standard certification.
- Graduate level degree in Fire Science, Business, Public Administration, EMS or closely related field.
- Five (5) years of supervisory experience currently serving at the rank of Fire Lieutenant.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies.
- None.
Individuals possessing one of the following certifications issued by a Pro Board or IFSAC accredited organization (e.g., the Alabama Fire College) may be allowed to exempt the written examination and be placed directly onto the Firefighter list upon verification of the certification:
- Fire Fighter I
- Fire Fighter I/II
- Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter*
- Note that individuals who are hired with this VFF Certification will be required to complete the five-week Bridge program through the Alabama Fire College in order to obtain the Firefighter I certification.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability & Flexibility.
- Computer & Technology Operations.
- Customer Service.
- Heavy Equipment & vehicle Use.
- Leadership & Management.
- Learning & Memory.
- Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
- Oral Communication & Comprehension.
- Physical Abilities.
- Planning & Organizing.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making.
- Professionalism & Integrity.
- Researching & Referencing.
- Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
- Self-Management & Initiative.
- Sensory Abilities.
- Small Tool & Equipment Use.
- Teamwork & Interpersonal.
- Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
- Technical Skills.
- Training & Facilitation.
- Written Communication & Comprehension.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:
- Knowledge of budgetary principles and procedures, and encumbrances/expenditures such as revenues, expenditures, and appropriations involved in establishing and maintaining budgets.
- Knowledge of standard firefighting tactics for combating fires and changes in standards.
- Knowledge of available manpower within the department to aid in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures regarding emergency medical services (EMS).
- Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures regarding firefighting operations.
- Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS)/ Incident Command System (ICS).
- Knowledge of principles involved in the management of staff/personnel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting as well as during regular field visits to external places of business, residences, and emergency medical facilities.
- Work involves use of standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, copier) as well as occasional use of firefighting/lifesaving equipment.
- May be exposed to hazardous weather conditions, roadway traffic, infectious diseases, and angry/irate citizens.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Job is both sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, and light to moderate physical exertion, including lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Work may involve physical ability necessary to combat/extinguish fires, respond to emergency medical calls, and deliver patient care.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website:
http://www.pbjcal.org/
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.
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