Lieutenant Pay:  DOE

(INTERNAL ONLY)
 

Schedule:  Hours vary per rotation

Definition:  Under general to limited supervision, supervises fire suppression and emergency medical services staff on an assigned shift, in conjunction with or during the absence of the Battalion Chief.

Essential Functions:     (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in the classification.)

Tasks:

§  Coordinates/directs fire suppression, ambulance and rescue activities during assigned shift, including determining type of equipment and number of employees needed for initial response to an alarm.

• Monitors cleaning and maintenance activities during assigned shift, including ensuring that tools and equipment are inventoried, maintained and replaced.

• Checks/inspects fire station and equipment on a periodic basis to ensure that all tools, equipment and related facilities and materials needed for fire suppression and ambulance calls are clean, properly stored and fully functional at all times.

• Conducts shift training, including training new recruits and members of the Volunteer Department, maintains shift training records, completes and files reports.

• Responds to fire, ambulance and rescue calls as appropriate to ensure that services are being provided safely, efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner.

• In the absence of a ranking officer, directs fire suppression efforts at the fire scene to facilitate the efficient, effective and safe deployment of staff and equipment and ensure that the fire scene is controlled as quickly and effectively as possible.

• Performs the duties of Battalion Chief including personnel management and overseeing department operations in the absence of a ranking officer.

• Performs a variety of fire suppression, ambulance and rescue tasks.

§  Employees may be called out in emergency and non-emergency situations. When contacted, the employee is expected to report to work unless there are special non-recurring circumstances. Outside employment or the operation of a business is not considered a special circumstance.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills and Other Characteristics:

§  Knowledge of fire suppression principles, methods, techniques and practices.

• Knowledge of purpose/use of various tools, equipment, and apparatus used in fire suppression, rescue, and medical assistance operations.

§  Knowledge of the street names and locations in the City of Artesia.

• Knowledge of equipment requirements for effective fire suppression.

• Knowledge of fire prevention and safety standards, methods, practices and procedures, including Fire Inspection and Fire Prevention Safety Codes.

• Knowledge of fire investigation principles, methods, techniques and procedures.

• Knowledge of basic principles of employee training and supervision.

• Knowledge of emergency medical services practices and techniques.

• Ability to maintain a valid EMT-Intermediate license, CPR and Defensive Driving Certification.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, City officials and the public.

• Ability to understand and interpret complex standards, regulations and guidelines.

• Ability to respond to calls at any time and under any weather or hazardous conditions.

• Ability to communicate using standard telephone and two-way radio equipment.
• Ability to drive fire apparatus weighing over 20,000 lbs.
• Ability to drive Type I, II and III ambulances.

§  Ability to maintain, adjust and do minor repairs as necessary to keep fire apparatus and ambulances in good operating condition.

• Skill in safely and effectively driving and operating a full range of fire suppression/emergency response vehicles, apparatus, and equipment

• Ability to do maintenance and minor repairs to apparatus, equipment, building and grounds.

• Ability to lift and move objects weighing more than 75 pounds.

• Skill in directing fire suppression or ambulance activities at a scene.

• Skill in operating a variety of fire suppression, ambulance and rescue equipment.

• Skill in planning and training the shift and volunteer department.

Qualifications:

§  Must be able to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations. When contacted, the employee must be able to report to work unless there are special non-recurring circumstances. Outside employment or the operation of a business is not considered a special circumstance.

§  In-depth knowledge and experience in firefighting, fire prevention, emergency medical services, fire protection-training program(s) and/or fire administration, including departmental supervisory experience.

• Must possess and maintain CPR Healthcare Provider certification and EMT-I license or higher certification from the State of New Mexico – EMS Bureau. EMT-P preferred.
• Must have successfully completed the following job related courses (as described in appropriate NFPA standard).  A combination of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted; this will be determined by the Fire Chief :

• Firefighter II
• Fire Instructor I
• Fire Officer I

§  Must successfully complete the following job-related courses (as described in appropriate NFPA standard) within 12 months of effective promotion date. Failure to comply will result in either demotion or termination. Extenuating circumstances may be granted an extension upon approval of the Fire Chief.

o   Fire Instructor II

o   Fire Officer II

§  High school graduate or GED

§  Must have a minimum 4 years cumulative career fire service experience.

§  Demonstrated computer experience in MS Word, MS Excel and Image Trend.

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Must be able to pass the required physical examination, drug test and undergo psychological testing.
• Must be able to pass the strength and agility test.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class E license.
• Must have successfully completed an EVOC course.

Physical Functions:

• Ability to crouch, kneel, and/or bend up to one half hour per normal work day.
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, climb, kneel, crawl, bend at waist, or remain in a prone position during an emergency situation.
• Ability to work with arms bent up to two-thirds of working day, and with arms extended up to one-third of normal working day. 
• May be required to have arms extended for a longer period of time during an emergency situation.
• Ability to push and pull with arms with a force of up to two pounds for one half hour each normal working day.
• May be required to push and pull with arms with greater than fifty pounds of force during emergency situation.
• May be required to twist and rotate arms during an emergency situation.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy emergency equipment weighing up to seventy pounds during an emergency situation.
• May be required to balance with legs during an emergency situation.  May be required to push and pull with legs with a force of greater than fifty pounds during an emergency situation.
• Ability to grasp and manipulate objects, and perform fine finger dexterity movements for up to one-third of normal working day.  This work involves eye-hand coordination and some bilateral coordination.  May be required to grasp and manipulate objects and perform finer finger dexterity work with exceptional speed and bilateral coordination during emergency situations.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor duty performed in a controlled temperature environment.  However, may be exposed to extreme temperatures or humid conditions during an emergency situation.
• May be exposed to noisy environments during emergency situations.
• May be exposed to vibration of body during emergency situations.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, chemicals, fire, infectious disease, and burns.
• May be exposed to exhaust or chemical fumes, smoke odors, dusts, mists, and gases during emergency situations.
• Performs work mainly on even carpeted and tiled floor surfaces.  May work on asphalt, concrete, or natural ground during an emergency situation.  May be required to work on inclines or ramps, catwalks or scaffolding, or stairs and ladders.  Working surface is mainly dry, but may be wet or greasy during emergency situations.
• Performs work with direction.  May work with one or two other people.  May work with a large group of people.
• Work is conducted during any time of day or night as needed for emergencies.

§  Employee is subject to call back and therefore required to have a telephone in his/her residence at all times.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials:

• All EMT and rescue equipment, and firefighting equipment.
• Use all safety aids related to EMS, rescue, and fire fighting during emergency situations.
• Computer