McNeil Island Fire Department Lieutenant (Job Class : Assistant Fire Chief - Coalition)

The Department of Social and Health Services is seeking to hire a Fire Department Lieutenant to provide fire and emergency services at the Special Commitment Center (SCC) on McNeil Island.

The work schedule is a modified Detroit, 8 shifts in a 27-day work cycle. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Special Commitment Center staff ride a passenger boat between Steilacoom and McNeil Island. The boat / ferry trip is approximately 20 minutes each way.

SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use.

Certified SCC Assistant Fire Chiefs are compensated an additional $10.00 per hour, over and above regular salary and benefits, for every hour engaged in giving instruction (hazardous materials and Motorboat Operator Certification Course) to or in receiving re-certification training.

Some of what you’ll do

• Protect life and property by directly engaging in :
• Structural and wildland firefighting
• Emergency medical care
• Marine operations
• Hazardous materials response and mitigation
• High-angle and confined space rescue

Fire equipment and apparatus maintenance and facilities fire preventionOperate radio and other communication equipmentPrepare a variety of reports and recordsWash, clean, polish, and test equipment before and after useParticipate in drills, attend classes, and assist in the training of shift personnelPerform general station and grounds maintenance and minor repairsWho should apply?

Those with a current Washington State Emergency Medical Technician Certification.

Four years of experience as a structural firefighter or above at a fire department involved in fire suppression activities.

One year of experience as a lieutenant or above at a fire department involved in fire suppression activities which includes experience as a training officer.

A two-year degree in Fire Science.

Desired

• Ability to apply nationally recognized firefighting, emergency medical care, and rescue techniques to emergent and stressful situations while maintaining exceptional professionalism and courtesy
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment within established guidelines
• Ability to concisely and effectively express ideas orally and in writing

This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Join us today in our mission to Transform Lives!

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work.

It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

If you have questions about the application process, email Anthony Distefano, Recruiter, at distear@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 08414.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity / expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810.

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

J-18808-Ljbffr

Last updated : 2024-08-04