Fire Lieutenant

The City of Marion is seeking applicants for a Fire Lieutenant. The City offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; enrollment in the Local Government Employees’ Retirement System; a 5% employer contribution to a supplemental retirement plan with no required employee match; paid holidays; paid time off; and certification / educational pay incentives.

To Apply: Submit a completed City of Marion Employment Application (See Job Details on the right) with certifications attached to knolan@marionnc.org.

General Statement of Duties

Performs public safety, firefighting/emergency medical response, fire prevention, and supervisory activities in the fire station on an assigned shift.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class participates in operations of a fire station on an assigned shift and serves as second in command to a Fire Captain. The employee supports Fire Captains in leading part-time and full-time staff in emergency response. Duties include, but are not limited to, supervision at fire scenes, emergency medical response, cleaning and maintenance of apparatus and equipment, station and grounds maintenance, and related activities. Other duties include supervising and participating in the preparation of fire reports, researching and documenting pre-fire plans, and ISO documents. Work requires that the employee stay current on state-of-the-art fire, hazardous materials, and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment, and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. Judgment and the ability to make effective decisions under pressure are essential, particularly when directing staff during incident response. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incident response work, including working in inside and outside environments, working at heights, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, electrical current, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. Employees are also subject to the final OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of incident response.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Serves as second in command to Fire Captains in the supervision of emergency response and station maintenance activities on an assigned shift.
• Participates in the daily activities of equipment, apparatus, and station maintenance.
• Leads and participates in incident response operations as required or until arrival of a higher-ranking officer; leads in response to structural, vehicle, or brush fires; emergency medical services; hazardous materials response/mitigation; technical rescue, including water rescue, vehicle/machinery rescue, and high-angle rescue.
• Participates in annual ISO testing and documentations, such as hydrant testing.
• Completes fire, equipment, and in-service training records as required.
• Prepares reports on incidents and response; prepares and maintains records of pre-incident plans; may participate in fire prevention inspections and related recordkeeping.
• Coordinates various projects requiring organization of staff, such as training, equipment maintenance, safety, hose testing, pumper testing, hydrant maintenance, etc.
• Participates in providing educational programs, tours, and information to the public.
• Participates in planning, coordinating, and conducting staff training; conducts performance coaching and provides input for performance evaluation.
• Performs special projects and assignments such as hose testing and replacement, radio maintenance, SCBA inspection and maintenance, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of modern methods of fire suppression and incident response and of the use and maintenance of related apparatus and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge consistent with the required emergency medical certification level.
• Thorough knowledge of Departmental rules and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the physical layout of the City and related facilities.
• Considerable knowledge of required technical rescue methods.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to fire service and management.
• Working knowledge of modern supervisory principles of motivation, leadership, communications, conflict resolution, and performance development.
• Ability to provide coaching, technical advice, and training of employees.
• Ability to provide leadership and inspire calm control while supervising emergency incident scenes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds and more of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly.
• Must possess visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement in structures, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of courses and seminars in fire service and considerable experience in a fire service; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in municipal fire service of an increasingly responsible nature, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid class B North Carolina driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Required Certifications:

-NC Firefighter Certification

-NC Hazardous Materials Level 1 Responder

-NC Driver Operator Pumps

-NC Technical Rescuer

-NC Technical Rescuer Vehicle

-NC Emergency Vehicle Driver

-Wildland NWCG S-130, S-190

-NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

-NC Instructor 1 (Required within 1 year)

-NC Fire Officer 1 (Required within 1 year)

• Other Preferred Certifications:

-NC EMT

-NC RIT

-NC Driver Operator Aerials

-NC Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply

-NC Technical Rescuer Swiftwater Rescue