FIRE CAPTAIN

Protects life and property by supervising personnel, along with performing firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties.

Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Assists Training Officer with coordination of station training in the areas of Fire, EMS, Haz-Mat, Specialty Teams, and maintains proficiency of job knowledge and skills through training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position.

* Acts as the Battalion Chief, in the absence of the Battalion Chief, as assigned.

* Performs and supervises firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks.

* Performs and supervises emergency aid activities, including administering emergency medical services and providing other assistance as required.

* Assists with the delivery and management of the Fire/EMS/HazMat training programs.

Coordinates and performs training at assigned stations.

* Develops and presents classroom training sessions in both Fire and EMS-related topics.

* Coordinates and performs Fire and EMS-related training drills in order to reinforce classroom-learned skills.

* Assists with the coordination and training of new recruit training academy.

* Conduct CPR and First Aid instruction and re-certification classes.

* Participates in fire drills, and attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical hazardous materials, and related subjects.

Instruct classes in assigned subject areas.

* Responsible for the oversight of recruits with mentor and firefighter QAB program.

* Operates radio and other communication equipment.

* Supervises and performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors, cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs, and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains, and tests apparatus and equipment.

* Assists in preparing a variety of reports and records regarding the Department's activities.

* Composes performance evaluations and conducts disciplinary actions on assigned personnel.

* Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and EMS activities.

* Assists in reviewing, evaluating, developing, and implementing programs, policies, and procedures for various departmental operations.

* Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.

* Presents programs to the community of safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.

* The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Assists in department supervisory and administrative activities, as assigned.

* Serves as a member of various employee committees.

* Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.

WORK BEHAVIORS * Follow and comply with all instructions given by supervisory staff and chain of command.

* Exhibit a positive attitude, and display appropriate conduct.

* Create positive relationships with the public, co-workers, and supervisors; treat all persons with appropriate respect.

* Comply with work schedule and fulfill job responsibility commitments.

* Complete job assignments in a conscientious and thorough manner.

* Adhere to Laws, Department and Division policies and procedures, and support organization objectives.

* Listen with comprehension and communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely to facilitate an efficient operation.

* Comply with safety rules and appropriately maintain and use equipment and materials.

* Maintain confidentiality of matters relating to the City at all times.

* Maintain insurability and operate City vehicles in accordance with the insurance policy.

* Demonstrate self-initiative in performing routine tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures and standard operating guidelines.

* Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and chain of command.

This position is subject to the City of Hobbs' Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: * High school diploma or GED.

* Associates in Fire Science or two years of college preferred.

* Five (5) years' experience as a full-time paid member of the Hobbs Fire Department with a minimum of one (1) year as a Driver/Engineer; or seven (7) years' experience with a paid, career department, with at least two (2) years at a Captain level or equivalent and one (1) year as a Driver/Engineer or equivalent.

* Successful completion of Hobbs Fire Department's Captain Development Program, or complete the next available program upon hiring for the position.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: * Considerable knowledge of modern fire prevention, suppression, hazardous materials, emergency medical protocols, building, electrical, mechanical, and fire codes.

Considerable knowledge of inspection techniques.

* Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel in the duties of their position; Ability to apply standard firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques; Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergencies, training, or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods under conditions or extreme heights, intense heat, cold, or smoke; Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.

* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.

* Skilled in the operation of listed tools and equipment.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS * Must possess or obtain a valid New Mexico Class E driver's license, or state equivalent upon hire.

* NRAEMT or state equivalent or higher required.

* Must possess a valid driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state for the past three (3) years.

* Must possess Fire Officer I Certification.

* Must possess Fire Service Instructor I Certification.

* Must possess HazMat Technician Certification, or attend the first available HazMat Technician course.

* Must possess or obtain IFSAC Fire Officer II Certification within one year of appointment to the position.

* Must possess or obtain BLS Instructor Certification within one year from the date of appointment.

This certification must be maintained including all updates by AHA.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS * No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years.

Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.

* Must be able to read and write the English language.

* Must be able to meet Department physical standards.

* Residency requirement: See personnel rules Sec.

2.56.1030, City of Hobbs Fire Department Administrative Policy on residency requirements.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Ambulance, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, ladders, first aid equipment, rescue equipment, and other standard firefighting equipment, radio, pager, phone, personal computer including word processing and database software.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the direct supervision of a Battalion Chief and the general supervision of the Fire Chief or his designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises supervision over full-time Firefighters, Paramedics, Driver/Engineers, EMS Specialists, and other temporary or seasonal employees as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

At emergency scenes the noise level is usually loud.

DISCLAIMER The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work which may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.