BATTALION CHIEF

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for directing the operations of an assigned Fire-EMS 24-hour shift.

Major duties include but are not limited to:
1. Directs the activities of the assigned shift; conducts annual employee evaluations; plans and participates in training activities; investigates employee injuries and accidents occurring on the assigned shift.
2. Ensures that shift staffing meets minimum requirements; fields requests and approves leave; assigns overtime as required to maintain minimum staffing requirements.
3. Confirms the correct deployment of apparatus to emergency responses and ensures adequate coverage is maintained.
4. Organizes, schedules, and assigns duties for shift personnel.
5. Reviews company activities, reports, and personnel forms for correctness and completeness.
6. Responds to and establishes command and control on all incidents; serves in a supervisory role in a branch, group, or division of an emergency scene as appropriate.
7. Provides information to the public, citizens, supervisors, and the media.
8. Investigates and responds to complaints.
9. Interprets and enforces policies and procedures; participates in the formulation of policies.
10. Assists with special projects as assigned.
11. Submits work orders for the repair and replacement of faulty equipment, station facilities, and apparatus.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the field of Fire Science, EMS Technology, or other related course of study.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, and a minimum of ten years’ experience with a recognized career fire department. Two years’ experience as a Captain with Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services or an equivalent two years as a Captain with a fire service organization which is a Fire/EMS-ALS transport service. Years of experience can run concurrently.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association as a Pumper Operator, Aerial Operator, Fire Officer 3, Fire Instructor 2, and meet the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act and other course requirements as per position promotional policy.
• Possession of State of Ga. Paramedic license and possesses and maintains National Registry certification as a Paramedic. Currently functions as a Paramedic with Fayette Co.