Lieutenant Day Shift

Position Summary To assist the Fire Chief in managing and directing the Fire Department; to plan, organize and direct technical, management and administrative work involved in commanding and coordinating fire emergency activities, fire prevention and education, apparatus maintenance and fire inspection and investigation activities; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Fire Chief. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality. Manage and direct Community Risk Reduction Program. Assist in developing department goals and objectives; assist in the development of and implementation of policies and procedures. Coordinate and publish schedule for work shifts using iOps or current applications. Responsible for inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment. Maintains the purchase order process and follows procurement procedures set forth by the county. Assists with overall training plan coordinated with shift Captains. Assist with the maintenance of emergency equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Coordinates scheduling of minor maintenance with approved vendors following county guidelines. Responds to emergency calls for fire, hazardous materials and medical. Answer questions and provide information to the public. Approve training requests sent through Fire Portal Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods and techniques of modern fire suppression and life safety activities. Operation, maintenance and uses of firefighting apparatus and equipment. Modern hazardous material containment practices. Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Principles and practices of business correspondence and report writing. Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws. Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Ability to: Organize, direct and implement comprehensive fire suppression, community risk reduction life safety and fire investigation and inspection programs. On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight 10 pounds of or less. Effectively operate all fire suppression equipment with Department. Develop and implement programs to meet the needs of the City and residents. Remain calm and focused during emergency operations. Interpret and explain Department policies and procedures. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties as well as those of a firefighter. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application. Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Possession of a valid South Carolina Class E driver license with Firefighter endorsement or Commercial Class A or B with endorsements. Possession of a valid National Registry EMR or higher certification. EMT preferred within a year…

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