Battalion Chief

Description

Step into a pivotal operational leadership role as one of three Duty Chiefs overseeing fire and emergency response on a 48-hour shift schedule

Open to Internal & External Candidates

Under general direction, performs responsible management, technical and administrative work in commanding and coordinating fire emergency operations, training, fire prevention, public education, emergency planning, facility/equipment maintenance, and other related programs and services; provides responsible and technical staff assistance; implements program goals and objectives; assists with preparation and administration of budget; oversees and supervises assigned staff.

Receives general direction from the Fire Chief. Exercises supervision over assigned staff.

Under general direction of the Fire Chief, the Shift Battalion Chief functions with primary responsibility to ensure that assigned personnel, apparatus, equipment, and facilities are maintained in appropriate readiness to respond to a variety of emergency calls for service. Under general direction, leads, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of assigned shift within the Fire Department including operations, training, facility/equipment maintenance, fire prevention, emergency planning, public education and related programs;

serves as Duty Chief for assigned shift and responds to emergency incidents; coordinates assigned activities with other shifts, divisions, departments, and outside agencies, providing work direction and assistance to department staff, participating in department management at the policy level, analyzing community needs, and designing strategies to prioritize programs and services to meet them; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief, and may act as Fire Chief in their absence.

• Serves as the acting Fire Chief in his/her absence.
• Serves as Duty Chief; responds to emergency incidents as required by departmental policy and assumes command of incident unless relieved of command by a superior officer.
• Assumes management responsibility for assigned programs, activities and operations of assigned shift including operations, training, fire marshal, emergency management, facility/equipment maintenance, public education and related programs and services.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for departmental programs and services; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Reviews and analyzes a variety of reports, records, and documents; produces a variety of specialized reports, may develop report formats and utilize varied databases.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances, and other written materials.
• Prepares designs, specifications, and cost estimates for assignments and projects.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned shift; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Participates in the selection and evaluation of assigned personnel; prepares performance evaluations of Company Captains and reviews evaluations for shift personnel as assigned.
• Manages personnel issues including disciplinary actions.
• Participates in the development and administration of the Department’s annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
• Oversees implementation of the Department’s training programs for fire fighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials and other emergency response services and programs; implements training programs and schedules; identifies the training needs of company personnel; provides or coordinates shift training and drills in firefighting methods, techniques, and related subjects; coordinates training programs with other shifts, divisions, departments and outside agencies; maintains shift personnel training records.
• Assists in the purchasing, maintenance, and inventory of all fire related equipment, vehicles, and…