Overview
City of Orangeburg, South Carolina
Classification Specification
Internal Candidates Only!
FIRE LIEUTENANT Fire Engineer IV Grade 11
Salary: $57,089.00
Purpose of Classification The responsibility of this position is to supervise the day-to-day operations and staff involved in preventing, suppressing and extinguishing fires, providing emergency medical services, and other firefighting activities on an assigned shift for an assigned company or fire station.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is a single level supervisory classification.
Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises and assists personnel in aspects of emergency and non-emergency scene activities to include safety, accountability, and welfare. May assist and serve as the acting company officer at the assigned station; may function as officer in charge at an incident. Performs command duties to include overseeing and directing the work of others at an incident unless or until relieved by a superior officer. Monitors all inspections for assigned fire station. Prepares reports, monitors fire station maintenance and sustainment, and performs other related duties as required to supervise and direct firefighting and other emergency incident scene operations.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: plans, directs and reviews work of individuals and the team; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels as appropriate; recommends discipline, disciplinary actions, or discharge; completes employee performance appraisals and salary increases; participates in interviews and makes hiring recommendations; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; plans, schedules, conducts and records shift/company training and drill operations to ensure current knowledge, skills and abilities in application of fire science and emergency medical response technologies and equipment/apparatus operations; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; and consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise.
Responds as part of a unit/team to emergency scenes and other critical incidents; responds to dispatcher instructions and contacts appropriate related agencies as needed.
Provides strategic and tactical command in the absence of a superior officer: supervises transportation of fire services personnel to incidents; evaluates incident conditions and requests additional resources as needed; oversees strategic placement of equipment to address an emergency incident or fire attack; coordinates unit’s activities with other responder units; and ensures overall safety of personnel.
Supervises and participates in providing protection of life and property and responding to medical calls: suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, forcible entries; provides basic life support treatment to patients; assists with cleanup activities; and exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.
Performs related administrative and supervisory tasks: ensures adherence to department policies and procedures; distributes directives and information from command staff; documents emergency calls; enters incident data and information into department systems; prepares, completes, and maintains various logs and written reports; tracks shift and leave schedules, time sheets, training and personnel forms; conducts and prepares post-incident analyses.
Supervises and participates in the maintenance of company/station equipment: manages and ensures routine maintenance of assigned equipment/apparatus according to NFPA standards; coordinates with maintenance staff regarding service/repair orders.
Supervises and participates in routine station tasks to maintain operational readiness: inspects and tests equipment and PPE, supplies and materials; oversees stocking and inventory; conducts ongoing training on equipment/apparatus per established protocols.
Supervises and participates in fire prevention, pre-fire planning and life safety education activities: conducts fire and safety programs, building safety inspections, demonstrations, station tours, and community events as assigned.
Supervises and participates in response to non-emergency calls and medical standby activities as needed.
Operates and maintains specialized firefighting equipment and tools to complete work assignments.
Maintains knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; pursues ongoing training and certification as appropriate; ensures completion of required annual certification hours as a certified Firefighter.
Communicates with supervisor, subordinates, City staff, the public and outside agencies to coordinate work activities and resolve problems.
Processes documentation related to department operations within designated timeframes and procedures; maintains records and prepares reports.
Operates a personal computer and office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Additional Functions Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in Fire Science or a related field required; supplemented by five years of experience as a fire engineer, including lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Class E Non-Commercial Driver’s License. Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Firefighter I and II, Emergency Medical Responder, Technical Rescuer, Car Seat Technician, Incident Command System 100/200, 300, and 700/800, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, ICC Fire Inspector I, Company Officer Academy, and Fire & Life Safety Educator. May be required to obtain additional certifications as deemed necessary by command staff.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and to learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization:
Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and analyze data and reference standards.
Human Interaction:
Requires the ability to lead a work unit, coordinate activities, and review work.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:
Requires the ability to operate and control equipment and tools with complex/rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to interpret and use descriptive/reference data.
Mathematical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning:
Requires the ability to apply rational principles, interpret instructions, and exercise independent judgment.
Situational Reasoning:
Requires judgment, decisiveness and creativity in managing program aspects.
ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability:
Tasks require moderately physically demanding work, including climbing, lifting (20-50 pounds) and movements typical for fire service work.
Sensory Requirements:
Some tasks require color and sensory perception and oral communication.
Environmental Factors:
Performance may involve exposure to adverse conditions and hazards as part of emergency response work.
The City of Orangeburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer
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Classification Specification
Internal Candidates Only!
FIRE LIEUTENANT Fire Engineer IV Grade 11
Salary: $57,089.00
Purpose of Classification The responsibility of this position is to supervise the day-to-day operations and staff involved in preventing, suppressing and extinguishing fires, providing emergency medical services, and other firefighting activities on an assigned shift for an assigned company or fire station.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is a single level supervisory classification.
Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises and assists personnel in aspects of emergency and non-emergency scene activities to include safety, accountability, and welfare. May assist and serve as the acting company officer at the assigned station; may function as officer in charge at an incident. Performs command duties to include overseeing and directing the work of others at an incident unless or until relieved by a superior officer. Monitors all inspections for assigned fire station. Prepares reports, monitors fire station maintenance and sustainment, and performs other related duties as required to supervise and direct firefighting and other emergency incident scene operations.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: plans, directs and reviews work of individuals and the team; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels as appropriate; recommends discipline, disciplinary actions, or discharge; completes employee performance appraisals and salary increases; participates in interviews and makes hiring recommendations; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; plans, schedules, conducts and records shift/company training and drill operations to ensure current knowledge, skills and abilities in application of fire science and emergency medical response technologies and equipment/apparatus operations; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; and consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise.
Responds as part of a unit/team to emergency scenes and other critical incidents; responds to dispatcher instructions and contacts appropriate related agencies as needed.
Provides strategic and tactical command in the absence of a superior officer: supervises transportation of fire services personnel to incidents; evaluates incident conditions and requests additional resources as needed; oversees strategic placement of equipment to address an emergency incident or fire attack; coordinates unit’s activities with other responder units; and ensures overall safety of personnel.
Supervises and participates in providing protection of life and property and responding to medical calls: suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, forcible entries; provides basic life support treatment to patients; assists with cleanup activities; and exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.
Performs related administrative and supervisory tasks: ensures adherence to department policies and procedures; distributes directives and information from command staff; documents emergency calls; enters incident data and information into department systems; prepares, completes, and maintains various logs and written reports; tracks shift and leave schedules, time sheets, training and personnel forms; conducts and prepares post-incident analyses.
Supervises and participates in the maintenance of company/station equipment: manages and ensures routine maintenance of assigned equipment/apparatus according to NFPA standards; coordinates with maintenance staff regarding service/repair orders.
Supervises and participates in routine station tasks to maintain operational readiness: inspects and tests equipment and PPE, supplies and materials; oversees stocking and inventory; conducts ongoing training on equipment/apparatus per established protocols.
Supervises and participates in fire prevention, pre-fire planning and life safety education activities: conducts fire and safety programs, building safety inspections, demonstrations, station tours, and community events as assigned.
Supervises and participates in response to non-emergency calls and medical standby activities as needed.
Operates and maintains specialized firefighting equipment and tools to complete work assignments.
Maintains knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; pursues ongoing training and certification as appropriate; ensures completion of required annual certification hours as a certified Firefighter.
Communicates with supervisor, subordinates, City staff, the public and outside agencies to coordinate work activities and resolve problems.
Processes documentation related to department operations within designated timeframes and procedures; maintains records and prepares reports.
Operates a personal computer and office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Additional Functions Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in Fire Science or a related field required; supplemented by five years of experience as a fire engineer, including lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Class E Non-Commercial Driver’s License. Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Firefighter I and II, Emergency Medical Responder, Technical Rescuer, Car Seat Technician, Incident Command System 100/200, 300, and 700/800, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, ICC Fire Inspector I, Company Officer Academy, and Fire & Life Safety Educator. May be required to obtain additional certifications as deemed necessary by command staff.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and to learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization:
Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and analyze data and reference standards.
Human Interaction:
Requires the ability to lead a work unit, coordinate activities, and review work.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:
Requires the ability to operate and control equipment and tools with complex/rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to interpret and use descriptive/reference data.
Mathematical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning:
Requires the ability to apply rational principles, interpret instructions, and exercise independent judgment.
Situational Reasoning:
Requires judgment, decisiveness and creativity in managing program aspects.
ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability:
Tasks require moderately physically demanding work, including climbing, lifting (20-50 pounds) and movements typical for fire service work.
Sensory Requirements:
Some tasks require color and sensory perception and oral communication.
Environmental Factors:
Performance may involve exposure to adverse conditions and hazards as part of emergency response work.
The City of Orangeburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer
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