Lieutenant

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay: In Accordance with Current Pay Scale

Reporting: Captain/ District Chief

Supervises: Driver/ Operator, Firefighters

Classification:

Full-Time personnel will be assigned to a forty-eight ( 48) hour shift, 48/96 shift schedule.

General Summary

Responsible, for supervising and performing a variety of technical tasks associated with fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, rescue activities, apparatus operations and fire training activities. The Lieutenant position is the first line officer position within the district and performs work on an assigned basis under the direction of the Fire Captain or District Chief. Lieutenants normally supervise single crews or station personnel whereas Captains or District Chiefs supervise multiple crews and/or stations. Lieutenants may perform duties like those of a Captain and can either perform these duties under the direction of a Captain, District Chief, an incident commander, or they could be the supervisor responsible for carrying out those duties.

SUPERVISION

Lieutenants work under the immediate supervision of the Captain or District Chief. General supervision of the position is provided by the Captain or District Chief and other management personnel of the Fire Department.

Lieutenants are required to supervise Driver/Operators, Firefighters, Probationary Firefighters. During suppression activities or emergency management activities, Lieutenants may serve as the Incident Commander or in any position assigned by the Incident Commander. Lieutenants may also serve as mentors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for carrying out operations for the fire department under the supervision of the Captain/ District Chief. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned employees, processing concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, mentoring, and completing employee and call personnel performance standard evaluations. Assists in development, teaching, and evaluating curriculum related to district operations and firefighting techniques.

• Respond to fires and related emergency activities, prepare incident reports and reports concerning the use and condition of apparatus, related equipment, and supplies.

• Coordinates fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services activities with those of other fire stations, outside agencies, and organizations

• Ensure all in-service equipment and apparatus have been inspected, cleaned and maintained as needed.

• Notify supervisors of all equipment needing repair or service to maintain operational readiness.

• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies and materials

• Operates as the initial Incident Commander and may function in any command role.

• Provides and coordinates personnel training and may participate in scheduling the training activities for an entire shift

• Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence, and reviews all reports prepared by subordinate personnel.

• May conduct fire prevention inspections of commercial, residential, and other occupancies for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances.

• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire suppression and prevention

• Prepares reports regarding building surveys and completes incident response reports

• Identifies opportunities for improving work methods and procedures, reviews with appropriate management staff and implement improvements.

• Monitors workflow, reviews, and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures

• Meets with personnel to identify and resolve problems and assigns work activities and projects

• Provides staff assistance to the assigned Captain or District Chief

• May perform duties of higher classification, in an acting capacity, as needed • May perform duties of a lower classification as needed

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in an office, in vehicles, and/or in outdoor settings in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during daytime and at night.
• Ability to work abnormal, extended or flex hours.
• Adverse or potentially hazardous environments will be routinely present during training exercises and emergency responses. Moderate to heavy lifting, under high physical exertion, with protective clothing and SCBA, will be required in high-heat environments for an extended period.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of employees' responsibilities, duties, skills, and behaviors in this job. It is intended to describe the essential functions of the position that a qualified individual must be able to perform, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

Waller- Harris Emergency Services District 200 is an equal-opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace. Selection for this position will be based on job qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Lieutenant****Shall:

• Have four (4) years' career experience in emergency services with at least two (2) years' experience as a Driver/Operator; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession ofthe required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Hold a minimum current certification as an EMT Basic by TDSHS
• Texas Class B Driver's License
• TCFP Intermediate Structural Firefighter
• TCFP Driver Operator Pumper
• TCFP Fire Instructor I
• TCFP Fire Officer I
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 in their current version

Preferred Experience/ Certifications:

• NIMS 300
• TCFP Wildland Basic
• Blue Card-Required within 12 months
• TDSHS Paramedic Certification (preferred)

Required Skills:

• Ability to effectively train and supervise a staff comprised of professionals engaged in carrying out fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials control functions.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of fire rescue and medical work, governing laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and provide safe fire rescue methods, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to understand, follow, direct, and supervise written and oral instructions.
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the principles and techniques of customer relations skills; ability to deal diplomatically with irate, violent, or frantic individuals; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to handle sudden changes in working conditions.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Ability to mentor subordinates
• Skill in analytically observing, and objectively and clearly reporting routine and non-routine, emergency, and non-emergency activities.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
• Prepare written reports and enter information into the Department's records management system
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, supervisors, and the public.
• Skill in operating moderately heavy/heavy fire rescue vehicles and equipment.