Battalion Chief Of Operations And Training

Overview
The Battalion Chief of Operations & Training reports to the Assistant Chief of Operations and is responsible for effective management of daily work assignments, training, and leadership of all subordinate Firefighters, Drivers, Paramedics and Lieutenants while on duty. This position operates as the initial Incident Commander and is responsible to mitigate emergency situations utilizing the Incident Command System following department standard operating procedures and established industry standards. Additionally, this position delivers and properly documents training for assigned personnel as required by the Annual Training Plan and supplemental training requirements as published by the Assistant Chief of Training. This position will be required to deliver training to department personnel through lecture and a hands-on approach as directed. This position must also have the knowledge to operate all department vehicles and equipment to include hydraulic pumps, power units, generators, etc. Physical fitness to perform these duties is essential and the individual filling this position must always remain in full duty status to perform these functions. This position may be required to work 24-hours on/48-hours off shift schedule or 40-hour Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts to meet the operational needs of the department. When assigned to the 40-hour schedule, this position will report to the Assistant Chief of Training, who will assign duties within the Training section.
Responsibilities

• Required to follow all company, personnel, and safety policies while performing all assigned duties in a safe work manner.
• Responsible for protection of life and property at Kennedy Space Center and direction of fire and rescue crews in the performance of routine and emergency work assignments.
• Responds to emergency calls and establishes Incident Command until replaced by higher ranking authority if necessary. Directs the activities of the firefighters providing fire suppression, medical aid, rescue activities and hazardous materials mitigation using the Incident Command System.
• As the Incident Commander at the scene of an emergency, rapidly assesses problems and hazards and directs/controls combat forces to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.
• Possesses knowledge of size-up, rescue procedures and fire suppression techniques and their application in buildings, facilities, and aircraft related materials and systems.
• Responds to vehicle accidents scenes and ensures approved extrication techniques are used utilizing specialized heavy hydraulic equipment during emergency situations.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of streets, building addresses, suppression systems, fire alarm panel locations and hydrant locations.
• Must train and direct the activities of subordinate personnel.
• Conducts recurring and specialized training classes for fire department personnel.
• Develops and maintains lesson plans as needed for training.
• Maintains accurate and timely training reports for all training conducted.
• Possesses knowledge of all fire apparatus, equipment, and their operation.
• Must professionally interface with the customer and other contractors as necessary.
• Must communicate effectively through verbal, written, or electronic methods.
• Actively participate in Continuous Process Improvement by evaluating processes and programs for effectiveness and efficiency. Develops optimized solutions for approval.
• Must review and evaluate job performance of subordinates as well as assess response crews for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participates in daily physical fitness program and conducts training activities to include training in fire suppression, hazardous material responsible, search and rescue, and other related areas.
• Ensures certification testing procedures are completed in accordance with requirements.
• Attends training courses, reads and understands assigned material related to emergency medical care, firefighting and fire prevention.
• Possesses extensive knowledge about motor vehicle laws and regulations of the State of Florida, regarding emergency vehicular responsibilities.
• Complies and enforces department policies, rules and regulations.
• Personnel assigned to this classification may be subject to perform at the Technical Rescue and HazMat Operational level and may be required to obtain Technician level certification in these areas if required to support a specialty function.
• Receive training and support the Pad Rescue function as directed.
• Participate in certification training classes when offered and pass such classes per the certification criteria.
• Other duties as assigned
• Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position supervises Lieutenants, Drivers, Paramedics, and Firefighters

Qualifications

• Required Certifications:
  • DoD (IFSAC) or Pro Board or Florida State Fire Officer II
  • DoD (IFSAC) or Pro Board or Florida State Fire Instructor I
  • DoD (IFSAC) or Pro Board or Florida State Hazardous Materials Operations
  • NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
  • Within 1-year of hire:
    • DoD (IFSAC) or Pro Board or Florida State Airport Firefighter
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class E Florida state driver's license.
• Must meet all standards as required by Performance Work Statement.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Honorably discharged from the Armed Services (If Applicable)
• Successfully completed all training and obtained all required licenses, certifications and security/medical clearances for the site.
• Have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture.
• Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual's reliability.
• Must be able to meet and maintain NASA Physical Certifications.
• Must be able to successfully pass all required Psychological examinations.
• Must be able to meet drug testing and alcohol-free workforce requirements to include random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language, apply written rules, detailed orders, instructions and Training material.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 170 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment Combat Task Test (CTT) and annually thereafter as prescribed by the government. The CTT must be completed wearing full NFPA approved protective clothing to include full structural firefighting bunker gear (coat, pants, boots, gloves, hood and helmet). A KSC supplied self-contained breathing apparatus with composite bottle shall be worn and personnel shall wear the face mask, maintain adequate respiratory seal and breathe bottled air while performing all elements of the test.
• The CTT must be completed within 7 minutes.
  • Ascend and descend 75 feet of stairway while carrying a 14-pound simulated high rise pack.
  • Hoist a 50' roll of 1-3/4" hose with nozzle, using a 1/2" to 5/8" rope, to a height of 50 feet.
  • Simulate forcible entry by hitting 150 lb. beam with 9 lb. sledgehammer to move the beam a distance of 5 ft. (Keiser Force Machine). Firefighters must keep both hands below a tape-marked line on the sledgehammer which is 1 foot down from the head of the sledgehammer, and only contact the beam with the head of the sledgehammer.
  • Lift, drag or carry a 170 lb. mannequin a distance of 85 ft.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.
• The employee will be required to adjust to a controlled environment during normal daily activities to the extremely hot and possibly cold environments associated with firefighting duties at a moment's notice.
• During visits to areas of Operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise

Estimated Salary/Wage
USD $70,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $80,000.00/Yr.