| Purpose: |
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Performs highly complex firefighting work under limited supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Participates in firefighting activities as a multi-company supervisor for assigned area.
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| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Researches, develops, revises, and provides recommendations of assigned area/programs in accordance with department’s standard operating policies and procedures.
- Ensures equipment and supplies are available.
- Analyzes, reviews, and prepares appropriate communications including memorandums, reports, and presentations in a timely manner.
- Responds to inquiries from City personnel, customers, and the general public.
- Provides technical assistance on all phases of work as a Section subject matter expert.
- Coordinates, plans, and schedules training and educational activities.
- Reviews and inspects fire protection systems, as well as review building plans and sites for fire safety code compliance.
- Conducts assigned investigations within the City limits by interviewing parties and/or individuals, as well as investigating fire scenes to determine fire cause and origin preparing investigation reports.
- Performs all activities and duties of assigned station in the response to emergency or non-emergency activities.
- Assists Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of a variety of technical skills such as photography, communications, fire prevention and classroom instruction principles based on assignment.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and/or City ordinances and department policies and procedures as applied to assigned work area.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in basic computer and word processing programs, including Word, Exchange, and Excel.
- Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting applicable research data.
- Skill in presenting the necessary components of fire operations to the general public.
- Skill in oral and written communication including presentations.
- Skill in planning, organizing and directing the work of others.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events.
- Ability to maintain current required licenses and certifications.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Four (4) years of service from date of commission in the Austin Fire Department, including a minimum of two (2) years at the Fire Specialist rank.
- Eligible to promote to Fire Lieutenant with completion of all appropriate Civil Service examinations.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid and current Texas Driver license.
- Current Firefighter/EMT certifications and credentialing by the Office of the Medical Director.
- Fire Inspector certification.
- Fire Officer I certification within one (1) year of promotion.
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