Fire Captain - PROMOTIONAL ONLY

Description

Under general direction, serves as the officer responsible for command of the activities of an assigned fire company; conducts and participates in fire training, fire prevention, public education, station and equipment maintenance activities. Exercises general and direct supervision over assigned staff.

Examples of Duties

• Oversees and is responsible for the daily safe operation of the fire department including fire stations;
• Supervises staff in all fire department activities; evaluates the performance of assigned staff and works with assigned staff to correct deficiencies;
• Responds and acts as a staff specialist in any assigned area of emergency and non-emergency operations related to fire or rescue including determining the appropriate course of action;
• Instructs and supervises all phases of rescue, firefighting tactics, use of equipment and salvage operations;
• Assigns and supervises station and equipment maintenance activities;
• Conducts and documents drills and other training activities;
• Enforces departmental rules and regulations and policies;
• Prepares, plans, and conducts training programs;
• Attends public meetings as a representative of the Fire Department, delivers speeches to provide public education regarding fire prevention;
• Prepares reports and maintains records;
• Stands in for a superior officer in their absence or at their direction; and
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related related field is desirable.
• California Incident Command Certification System training is desirable.

• Four years of continuous full-time experience as a firefighter and/or Engineer with the City of Redlands Fire Department.

• Possess and maintain current Emergency Medical Technician Certification or California Paramedic License accredited in the ICEMA region;
• Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license with Firefighter Endorsement;
• Must have successfully completed the Redlands Fire Department Engineer Certification (or hold the position of Fire Engineer) and Captain Certification processes prior to application (Certification must be current); and
• Must complete the California State Company Officer Certification (CSFM) process within 6 months of appointment date.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, and lift 100 lbs.;
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
• Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
• Must be willing to wear the required uniform; work on call and respond to emergencies; must be able to work under adverse conditions, such as those inherent in emergency fire fighting situations; must be willing and able to return to work during significant emergencies or events to assist in incident management.
• Work unusual or long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Supplemental Information

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.

Proof of education such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org or Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org

Benefits associated with this position include:

• Medical Insurance – CalPERS Health Benefit Plans, City pays a portion of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents between $800 and $2,100 per month depending upon level of coverage.
• Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision Insurance - City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Life Insurance - $25,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 3% @ 50 for Classic members; 2.7% @ 57 for new CalPERS members;
• State Disability Insurance
• Vacation Leave – 5 Shifts accrued in first year
• Sick Leave – 145 hours annually
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• City contributes $1125 plus 2% to a 401(a) plan per year;
• Optional participation in a 457 (b) plan
• Uniform Allowance of $1100/year
• Education Incentive Pay - 7.5% (subject to the terms of the RPFA MOU)
• Certification Pay - 5% (subject to the terms of the RPFA MOU)
• Deferred Compensation - $1,125 2% of salary per year