Fire-rescue Captain - Leesburg, United States - Loudoun County Government

Loudoun County Government

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Leesburg, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Job Summary:

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) is seeking qualified applicants to establish a two-year eligibility list for regular, full-time, Fire-Rescue Captains working either 40, 42 or 48 hours per week at various sites.

This eligibility list will be good for a period of two years but may be extended or closed at the discretion of the System Chief.

The captain will have the overall responsibility for station management and assigned resources, as well as make decisions and direct subordinates regarding the best method for combating fires and handling other emergency situations.

As a supervisor of a functional unit, responds to fire, rescue and EMS incidents, demonstrating rapid, safe, and effective strategic and tactical actions as prescribed by relevant operational protocols; establishes/implements the Incident Command System and operates as planning, scheduling, organizing, and documentation of shift activities to include, but not limited to: company training; coordinates work activities of assigned personnel; assists in planning and scheduling of and conducting comprehensive public education programs, to include smoke alarm installations, as well as pre-incident inspections and surveys.

Establishes the schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of emergency response vehicles and equipment; advises and consults with appropriate personnel on issues regarding apparatus and equipment repair and safety.

Effectively manages the annual station budget ensuring that accounts are balanced appropriately, the yearly station budget is kept within spending limits and that County credit card and purchasing requirements are followed.

Depending on work location, may act as a liaison between the Department and the relevant volunteer corporation(s).

Provides effective supervision for all program activities; engages in career development through timely and regular communication, problem solving and development of performance criteria; conducts performance assessments and performance planning for assigned personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a full-time, regular employee of LCFR on or before the date of ad closure.

Requires high school diploma/GED and six years of experience as a career LCFR Firefighter/EMT, LCFR Firefighter II, LCFR Technician, LCFR Assistant Fire Marshal with at least two years as and currently hold the rank of career LCFR Lieutenant (F5) on or before the posted closing date of the job advertisement; must have completed a LCFR Recruit Training Academy or hired prior to 04/01/1999.

Required Certifications include NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements:

SPECIAL NOTE:
Promotional Addendums MUST be completed via the electronic submission format (Laserfiche).

Failure to submit the Laserfiche Promotional Addendum (Form 019) will result in disqualification from the process; the applicant will not be permitted to participate in testing.

Addendums received in any other form will not be accepted or processed in any fashion. Promotional Addendum Form 019 can be found on SharePoint under Official Documents/Forms/F019 Promotional Addendum.