FIRE EMS BATTALION CHIEF-Hanover County Fire Internal Promotion

Hanover County Government; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover County Government in Virginia seeks a Battalion Chief for the Fire and EMS Department. The incumbent will supervise officers and civilians, manage human resources tasks, contribute to annual budgeting, and develop division plans and procedures to ensure high-quality emergency response.

Responsibilities include training curriculum development, inspections for fire prevention and safety, responding to fires, HazMat and medical emergencies, and promoting volunteer involvement in a

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of firefighting, EMS training, fire prevention and Virginia Codes.
• 8 years as a full-time Hanover Fire EMS employee with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Ability to prepare written and electronic reports and make quick, sound judgments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees and complete HR paperwork as needed.
• Assist with development of the annual operating budget.
• Develop division plans and operating procedures as required.
• May create and implement new training curriculum.
• May inspect and conduct investigations for Fire Prevention and general compliance.
• Respond to alarms for fires, HazMat incidents and medical emergencies.
• Foster volunteer involvement to support a combined career and volunteer system.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

HR management

Strategic planning

Reporting

Education

Associate degree in Fire Science / Emergency Management

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

General Description

This is an administrative position. The incumbent is responsible for the provision of fire and medical services and performs complex tasks to manage an assigned division.

Organization

The Battalion Chief reports to an Assistant Chief and supervises officers and civilians of the Fire and EMS Department.

Essential Functions

• Supervises employees, performing related human resources functions and completing necessary paperwork.
• Assists with the formulation of the annual operating budget.
• Develops division plans and operating procedures as needed.
• May develop and implement new training curriculum.
• May inspect and conduct investigations for Fire Prevention, Fire Hazards and General Compliance.
• Responds to alarms of fires, hazardous materials incidents, and medical emergencies.
• Fosters volunteer involvement and membership to support a combination career and volunteer system.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions

1. Hazards

• May be exposed to all hazards associated with firefighting, EMS, and hazardous materials incidents

B. Environment

• Office
• Field -Routine exposure to adverse weather, dust, smoke, noise, and fumes

C. Physical Effort

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in all-weather situations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess considerable knowledge of modern principles and techniques of firefighting, EMS training, fire prevention and working knowledge of Virginia Codes, equipment, training techniques, and personnel management. Must have the ability to prepare written and electronic reports and be able to make quick, sound judgments in all situations.

Education, Experience and Training

Associate degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field preferred, with a Bachelors' degree desired. Must have 8 years as a full-time Hanover Fire EMS employee, at least 3 years as a supervisor, and rank of Captain with Hanover Fire EMS. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Must obtain valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of employment to be eligible to operate a county vehicle
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Pre-employment Physical Examination & Drug Test and repeated regularly thereafter
• Work beyond normal work schedule
• Essential staff designation
• Must wear uniform
• Maintain section specific certification requirements
• Shall perform work at his/her VA Certified EMS provider level of training (EMT-B, EMT-Enhanced, EMT-I, EMT-P), upon clearance by department Operational Medical Director (OMD).
• This position is subject to the department's on-call procedures.