What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lieutenant-Fire position at County of San Juan (NM)?
Under limited supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief-Administration, Deputy Fire Chief-Operations, and Response Division Chief; the Lieutenant-Fire shall perform a variety of managerial, general, administrative, and advanced technical firefighting duties related to protecting life and property of county residents, including but not limited to fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials containment, fire investigation, emergency medical response, etc.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, crawling, and lifting in excess of 75 pounds.
• Subject to completing and passing annual Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the Arduous level for wildland firefighters to meet the Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards.
• Full-time work hours for this position consists of rotating shifts, nights, weekends, overtime, and responds to emergency calls as requirements for the operations of this department. May be subject to attend two (2) week wildland fire deployment.
• Position frequently requires travel.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.•Perform various administrative functions essential to the ongoing support and development of the department; conduct water system analysis in relation to fire suppression demands; monitor, recommend, write, and revise department operating protocols, policies, and procedures.
•Monitor readiness status of firefighting equipment and apparatus; assure vehicles and equipment are functioning; coordinate inspections and drills; evaluate equipment condition and recommend removal or replacement from service; establish work relationships with vendors that provide supplies specializing in fire apparatus and equipment; make recommendations on equipment needs.
•Stay current with new trends and innovations in the field of fire suppressions, fire prevention, and fire investigation; monitor fire protection industry standards and make recommendations to the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chiefs regarding needed improvements and changes.
•Prepare various reports; maintain various files and records pertaining to prevention and investigation activities; maintain records of inspections; collects information for public safety and fire prevention presentations. Conducts tours for the public and interest groups.
•Serve as incident commander when first on scene in the absence of the Division Chief; direct firefighting personnel in the most strategic methods of fire suppression; manage fire scene to ensure safety of firefighting personnel, victims, and surrounding properties.
•Perform as a senior firefighter; responds to fire alarms as a member of a firefighting team; supervise and conduct searches in adverse conditions at fire scenes, natural disasters, auto accidents, etc.; supervise and participate in rescue operations; supervise and perform basic life support processes.
•Drive heavy fire apparatus to fire and emergency incidents; perform vehicle placement to achieve effective delivery of suppression materials (water, chemicals, etc.); operate fire pumps t control various nozzle pressures and flows; assure proper procedures are followed to engage, prime, and discharge supple lines.
•Conduct fire prevention sections on various types of facilities; conduct inspections and advise resident or owner of necessary action to conform to standards; conduct basic fire investigations to determine the cause and origin of fires; prepare and submit a variety of reports related to inspections, investigations, and suppression.
•Perform other related duties as assigned.
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four (4) years of recent experience as an active member of a fire department involved in both fire suppression and emergency medical service, including one (1) year as an officer, lieutenant, or higher-rank is preferred. Associates degree, preferred.
- Certifications of NWCGS-130 and 190, L-180, S-131, and S-290.
- EMT-Basic required.
- Structure Firefighter II certification; IFSAC certification, preferred; IFSAC Fire Officer I, preferred.
- Valid State of New Mexico Class E driver’s license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, crawling, and lifting in excess of 75 pounds.
• Subject to completing and passing annual Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the Arduous level for wildland firefighters to meet the Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards.
• Full-time work hours for this position consists of rotating shifts, nights, weekends, overtime, and responds to emergency calls as requirements for the operations of this department. May be subject to attend two (2) week wildland fire deployment.
• Position frequently requires travel.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.•Perform various administrative functions essential to the ongoing support and development of the department; conduct water system analysis in relation to fire suppression demands; monitor, recommend, write, and revise department operating protocols, policies, and procedures.
•Monitor readiness status of firefighting equipment and apparatus; assure vehicles and equipment are functioning; coordinate inspections and drills; evaluate equipment condition and recommend removal or replacement from service; establish work relationships with vendors that provide supplies specializing in fire apparatus and equipment; make recommendations on equipment needs.
•Stay current with new trends and innovations in the field of fire suppressions, fire prevention, and fire investigation; monitor fire protection industry standards and make recommendations to the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chiefs regarding needed improvements and changes.
•Prepare various reports; maintain various files and records pertaining to prevention and investigation activities; maintain records of inspections; collects information for public safety and fire prevention presentations. Conducts tours for the public and interest groups.
•Serve as incident commander when first on scene in the absence of the Division Chief; direct firefighting personnel in the most strategic methods of fire suppression; manage fire scene to ensure safety of firefighting personnel, victims, and surrounding properties.
•Perform as a senior firefighter; responds to fire alarms as a member of a firefighting team; supervise and conduct searches in adverse conditions at fire scenes, natural disasters, auto accidents, etc.; supervise and participate in rescue operations; supervise and perform basic life support processes.
•Drive heavy fire apparatus to fire and emergency incidents; perform vehicle placement to achieve effective delivery of suppression materials (water, chemicals, etc.); operate fire pumps t control various nozzle pressures and flows; assure proper procedures are followed to engage, prime, and discharge supple lines.
•Conduct fire prevention sections on various types of facilities; conduct inspections and advise resident or owner of necessary action to conform to standards; conduct basic fire investigations to determine the cause and origin of fires; prepare and submit a variety of reports related to inspections, investigations, and suppression.
•Perform other related duties as assigned.
Salary : $45,989
