What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lieutenant position at Charlotte County BCC?
This is supervisory operational and technical work in fire fighting, and emergency rescue activities as a Company Command Officer. Work involves responsibility for directing the activities for Fire Fighting personnel at the scene of a fire, including their safety, for the effective and efficient extinguishing of the fire. A primary responsibility of employees in this class involves conducting pre-fire surveys of buildings and other installations within a designated area of the District. Duties also involve participation in the selection, placement, training, safety, and discipline of subordinates. Although new or unusual problems may be referred to a superior for advice and assistance, work is ordinarily performed independently following well-established procedures. Work is performed under the supervision of a superior officer and reviewed through conservation, observation, and analysis reports.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans and executes work assignments of fire company personnel on an assigned shift.
- Responds to fire alarms as Commanding Officer and, as such, is responsible for the supervision, performance, and safety of subordinates; directs the fire fighting and rescue operations.
- Supervises and participates in pre-fire surveys in buildings and installations within a designated area; prepares a floor plan locating there in features, fixtures, and apparatus important to fire suppression attack. Refers unusual fire hazards to the attention of the fire Prevention Division.
- Participates with superiors in the training, safety, appraisal, and discipline of subordinates.
- May assist in conducting fire prevention programs which include making talks, showing films, etc., to civic clubs, schools, and other organized groups.
- Prepares reports and maintains records.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Licenses and/or Certificates:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Seven (7) consecutive years of experience as a full-time, paid Firefighter/EMT and/or Firefighter/Paramedic in a department of comparable service level as Charlotte County Fire & EMS
- Five (5) years of service with the Charlotte County Fire & EMS Department
- No disciplinary action having resulted in suspension without pay during the one (1) year prior to testing
- Completion of a three (3) credit-hour, Department-approved, Supervisory/Management course
Licenses and/or Certificates:
- Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License
- Florida State Firefighters Certificate of Compliance
- Florida State Emergency Medical Technician Certification or Paramedic Certification
- All of the following certifications issued by the Florida State Fire College
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Apparatus and Pump Operator
- Instructor I
- Considerable knowledge of the federal and state laws and County ordinances that pertain to fire prevention.
- Considerable knowledge of the mechanical, chemical, and related characteristics of a wide variety of flammable, explosive, and similar properties.
- Considerable knowledge of the modern fire fighting, rescue techniques, and first aid.
- Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of fire fighting equipment, apparatus, and specialized material.
- Considerable knowledge of fire department policies, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of the geography of the County, including principal buildings and hydrants.
- Ability to supervise and train personnel and to direct them under emergency situations.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies and to direct work of subordinates in emergency situations.
- Ability to locate and diagnose existing and potential hazardous conditions in buildings and installations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by the work.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Must be a non-smoking person if hired on or after October 1, 1988.
Risk/Safety Conditions: Constant exposure to chemicals, insects, unprotected heights, work around moving machinery; exposure to dust, gases and fumes; excessive noise levels, electrical hazards, slippery and irregular surfaces.
Physical Activities: Heavy physical stress on the back, i.e., frequent heavy lifting of over 50 pounds. Constant speaking and hearing, detailed inspection, reading, editing. Very frequent standing, walking, bending/stooping, climbing ladders, stairs, and hills. Frequent sitting, pushing, pulling and/or digging, reaching over the head, kneeling, crawling, typing/CRT (attention to detail).
DISCLAIMER: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Salary : $21 - $37
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70021883
State of Florida -
ARCADIA, FL
