What are the responsibilities and job description for the Battalion Chief position at City of Tomball?
The City of Tomball is accepting applications for the position of Battalion Chief. This is a career position that acts under the guidance of the Fire Chief, and should be innovative, progressive, and creative with a collaborative management style and the keen ability to communicate, listen, engage, and respond appropriately to the needs and input of others. This position has primary oversight over 1 of 3 shifts and programs as assigned by the Fire Chief. Work schedule is 48 hours on and 96 hours off. This is an essential position of the City of Tomball and, should circumstances warrant, is subject to recall by the City for emergency assignments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ***:
- Associates Degree in Fire Science, Public administration or related field is required.
- Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience, including five or more years at a Company Officer level or higher in a career fire department.
- Advanced Firefighter Certification by Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) required.
- Blue Card Incident Command training preferred.
- DSHS EMT-B required, paramedic preferred.
- TCFP Officer II required with Officer III preferred.
- Must possess or acquire within the first 30 days of employment, NIMS Certificates for current versions of 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800(b) classes
- Must possess and maintain a valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
- Must be able to successfully pass physical exam, pre-employment and random drug screening.
*** Years of experience in a career department as a Company Officer may substitute for some requirements.
SALARY:
- $25.91per hour (Approximately $78,102 per year including overtime on a 48 on/96 off schedule and is based on a 53 hour work week.)
- Assessment Center Date to be Determined
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - The City of Tomball does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Disability in employment or the provision of services.