CITY OF
DIVISION CHIEF - TRAINING
DEFINITION
This is an
exempt position, which is responsible supervisory and administrative work of a
technical nature in assistance to the Fire Chief in directing the overall
activities of the City's Fire Department.
An employee
in this classification is responsible to coordinate the training for the
department and to maintain personnel records.
The Division Chief is responsible for managing personnel, planning,
directing, coordinating and evaluating all fire suppression, rescue (
EXAMPLES
OF WORK PERFORMED
Asses
baseline skills of division personnel, evaluate present class and drill
procedures.
Plans,
schedules and conducts training classes and drills.
Creates and
maintains a training matrix system showing all mandatory, specialized, optional
and miscellaneous training.
Develops and
maintains a system which identifies the training available and who should
participate in various offerings.
Creates and
maintains a system, which identifies and publishes at least one training
bulletin per month.
Makes
specialized training recommendations such as
Assists in
the hiring process.
Responds to
emergencies and assumes command of the fire scene unless relieved by a ranking
officer.
Performs
related work as required and as directed.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Extensive
knowledge of modern methods and techniques of fire administration, with
emphasis on training and safety.
Knowledge of
modern methods, techniques, and theories used in leadership and management
skills.
Ability to
handle highly confidential information, in both written and verbal format.
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Ability to
plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinates, including junior
officers.
Ability to
plan and prepare lesson plans, and present effective training classes.
Ability to
analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of
action, especially under conditions which are psychologically and emotionally
stressful.
Must have
good computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office software. Must have the ability to determine customer
needs and follow up on them.
Ability to
consistently demonstrate tact, courtesy, reliability and maturity while
carrying out assigned duties.
Ability to
work in a team environment.
Ability to
adhere to tight schedules and still maintains work ability.
Ability to
operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.
Ability to
establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal
employees, City officials and the general public.
DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Must be a
certified Fire Fighter with the State of
Must be a
certified fire instructor with the State of
Must have a
minimum of an Associates Degree.
Must have a
minimum of 6 years experience with an organized Fire Department.
May
substitute certain requirements for additional education and/or experience, and
have the ability to obtain all requirements within one year of appointment.
This is a designated Response classification
in the Citys Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying
this position to work for declared emergencies.
Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the
appropriate level is mandatory.
REV. 10/07
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