North Whidbey Fire and Rescue (NWFR) District is seeking qualified candidates to perform the duties of a Battalion Fire Chief of Training and Safety.
Compensation: Salary $96,755.44 DOE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· A minimum of 10 years of experience as a firefighter, three of those years as a fire lieutenant or higher.

· Incident safety officer.

• IFSAC, NFPA or equivalent fire instructor II.

· IFSAC, NFPA or equivalent fire officer II, will be required to be a fire officer III within one year of hire.

• Washington State EMT basic within one year of hire.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS), IS-700, IS-800, IS-100, IS-200, IS-300.

· Valid Washington state driver’s license.
· Outstanding personal communications skills.
· Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office.
· The ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in English both orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
· Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Washington State senior EMS instructor (SEI).
• AS, BS.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Employees of this classification must, by virtue of their professional background, experiences, accomplishments, and perspectives, be compatible with the organizational culture and climate of North Whidbey Fire and Rescue.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of fire district policies, rules and regulations and the ability to apply them to the job setting.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with both career and volunteer personnel within the district.
• Ability to project a positive image for the fire district. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with fellow employees and the public.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Under general direction, the battalion chief of training and safety carries out their responsibilities in accordance with North Whidbey Fire and Rescues (NWFR) mission, values, policies, procedures, and all local, state, and federal regulations.
This position involves administrative work in the performance and direction of activities to manage the district’s training/safety program. Ensure that personnel are trained and competent to effectively, and safely execute all responsibilities consistent with the district’s policies and standard operating guidelines for emergency services delivery. The position serves on the command staff of the fire district and holds the rank of Battalion Fire Chief. This position requires the individual to perform the work outlined below in accordance with the highest legal and moral standards of this district. The philosophy of this individual must be one of public service, compromising their interest for the common good of the public.
This position typically involves a 42-hour work week, with a required duty chief rotation. Hours of work during the week may be flexed for weekend and evening work hours at training, community events, and other functions as necessary to meet the needs of the district. The Battalion Chief shall reside within the district boundaries within one year of the date of hire.
Travel is primarily local or regional during the business day, although some out-of-area overnight travel may be expected.