What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire and Marine Equipment Shop Supervisor position at City of Tacoma?
Position Description
The Tacoma Fire Department is seeking a skilled and experienced Fire & Marine Equipment Shop Supervisor to oversee and lead the Fire Department vehicle and apparatus maintenance facility. Under the direction of the assigned Fire Chief, you will play a crucial role in community safety by ensuring all equipment is maintained to the highest operational and safety standards. The classification of Fire & Marine Equipment Shop Supervisor is classified and represented by Local 160. In this role, you will be expected to provide supervisory guidance and lead technical work in the maintenance and repair of the City’s fire and marine equipment including fire trucks, fire engines, fire boats, staff vehicles and related firefighting equipment. This additionally includes coordinating service schedules, record keeping, and overseeing maintaining parts inventory.
Qualifications
An equivalent combination to:
Graduation from high school and five years of experience in the repair and maintenance of fire, marine or heavy equipment, and supervisory experience.
Licenses, Certifications, and other Requirements:
Possession of a valid Washington Driver’s License with Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License certification at the time of appointment and maintenance thereafter.
Knowledge & Skills
- Methods, tools, and equipment used in fire and marine equipment repair and maintenance.
- Diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and engine systems.
- Planning, assigning, and supervising repair and maintenance work.
- Record-keeping, report preparation, and inventory management.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, and effective teamwork.
- Oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills using tact and professionalism.
- Safety practices, hazard regulations, and basic first aid procedures.
- Ability to analyze situations, make effective decisions, and operate motor vehicles.
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Pay: $66.37
Annual Salary: $138,049.60
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The Department
A Commitment to Equity & Diversity
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.
If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.
The Community
Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.
With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI
Application Process:
Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.
Please attach any current copies you have of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications, high school, vocational/technical school and college diplomas and any other certifications demonstrating academic or technical competence related to the duties of the position.If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veteran's preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.
Get Assistance:
For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.
For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.
Communication with the City of Tacoma
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
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