Battalion Chief Operation

Job Summary
Join our dynamic emergency response team as a Battalion Chief of Operations, where you will lead and coordinate fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services across your assigned district. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring rapid response to incidents, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency. As a key leader, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service while managing resources effectively to protect lives and property. Your expertise in emergency protocols, mechanical systems, and personnel management will drive our mission forward with energy and precision.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration

• Oversee daily operations, activities, programs and services of the Fire EMS Department.
• Develop, plan and implement goals and objectives relating to Fire EMS department operations.
• Recommend and administer appropriate policies and procedures.
• Comply with all written department and County policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize and direct the departmental operations of fire suppression, prevention and emergency medical activities.
• Maintain department efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.
• Assist Department Chief and Deputy Chief with developing strategic long-range and short-range plans to determine goals and objectives for the department.
• Coordinate the preparation of a variety of technical and departmental activities, reports and records.

Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services

• Coordinate Fire EMS Department activities with other County departments and divisions, as well as, with outside agencies including other fire departments involved in a mutual response agreement.
• Respond to major fire alarms and personally direct fire suppression activities as necessary.

Fire Prevention

• Direct, coordinate and schedule fire inspection activities.
• Manage the enforcement of fire prevention codes.
• Coordinate fire prevention education.

Personnel

• Interact and consult with staff regarding overall management and staff motivation

and morale.

• Assist as needed with policy development and implementation providing direction and vision.
• Review and assign staff resources as needed to achieve objectives of programs and

services while monitoring safety and personnel issues.

• Conduct problem solving sessions with other personnel for internal personnel issues,

investigations, and coordination of services to best meet department and community

needs.

• Coordinate selection, training and motivation of personnel and evaluate progress.
• Monitor employee performance objectives and review shift activities.
• Ensure department personnel receive training/continuing education as necessary and as the budget allows.
• Work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination

procedures.

Public Relations

• Respond to the complaints and requests for information.
• Represent the County in meetings with individuals, community groups, professional

organizations, and leaders to determine needs and issues of the community as needed.

Other Duties

• Promote safety in all aspects of the Fire EMS Department.
• Prepare presentations and management level reports as needed.
• Travel to attend meetings, conferences and training.
• Ensure required reports are submitted to regulatory entities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief and Deputy Chief.
• Regular and consistent attendance of the assigned work hours is essential

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor.
• May require standing, sitting, walking.
• May be subject to lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, kneeling, pulling, and crouching.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to work in stressful situations.
• May be exposed to harsh conditions associated with providing firefighting services.

OTHER ASPECTS OF THE JOB:

This position requires extensive knowledge of and experience with principles and procedures,

equipment and apparatus used in fire suppression and Emergency Medical Service; extensive knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of a fire department; considerable knowledge of the principles of building construction; and the human relations skills necessary to deal effectively with personnel and the public. Must have and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record. Punctuality and regular attendance are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Associates degree from a college or university in Fire Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a municipal, county or regional fire agency or equivalent are required, with a minimum of 5 years administrative supervisory experience at the rank of Captain. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. Successfully complete NPQ Fire Officer III. Maintain Georgia Paramedic and Georgia State Firefighter Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the management and oversight of assigned shift.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of modern fire prevention, suppression and EMS activities.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and uses of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes pertaining to fire prevention, suppression and EMS.
• Knowledge of the principles of personnel management.
• Plan, prioritize, assign and direct the work of Fire Department personnel.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in responding to and managing emergencies and incidents.
• Skill in effectively leading, supervising, and delegating duties to assigned staff.
• Skill in resolving citizen complaints and concerns.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to be punctual and regular in attendance.

Pay: $24.92 - $37.38 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person