Lieutenant

Description

Salary Level 6

Full-Time

Non-Exempt

Typical Hiring Range: $27.34/hr. to $34.47/hr.

* Based on being scheduled 1,982.50 hours per year

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, Greer, SC 29651, USA

Position Summary (Primary Function)

This is skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing aircraft, structural, ground equipment, and other fires: in answering emergency calls, and in operation and maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus and station facilities. Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property by firefighting and rescue activities. Lieutenants are required to participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasksaps as smoke and cramped surroundings.

Although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, the major portion of time is spent on routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment, training and studying methods, techniques and organization. Specific orders and directions are given by the Battalion Chief or Fire Chief, but the work requires initiative and a thorough individual understanding of firefighting methods.

• Responsible for leading and mentoring personnel under their command and ensuring compliance with rules, regulations, and orders of the chief officers.
• Respond to a variety of rescue calls to aircraft rescue, medical, high angle rescue and confined space rescue. Respond to motor vehicle accidents with entrapment requiring complex use of tools to remove victims from the wreckage.
• Ensure the station apparatus, equipment and spare equipment are always maintained in good condition and ready for service.
• Responsible for ensuring all daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual vehicle and equipment inspections are completed.
• Responsible for prompt and proper completion of required reports.
• Assist in the implementation of the Airport Emergency Plan and respond accordingly.
• Responsible for the training and proficiency of personnel.
• Responds to all calls dispatched to, both on and off District property.
• Responsible for navigating, operating the audible warning devices, listening to and responding to radio communications and being the second set of eyes watching for traffic hazards.
• Has overall responsibility to ensure the safe response and arrival of crew and apparatus when riding in the Officer’s seat.
• Assist or conduct all fire prevention classes and inspections while on shift.
• This position requires uncommon tours of duty to include but not limited to weekends, holidays, rotating shift assignments and overtime duty.
• Will be subject to recall after normal duty hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Five years of recent firefighting experience.
• Two years of ARFF experience.

• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer is necessary, including skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Windows.
• This position requires skills in prioritization, organization, verbal communications and interpersonal relations, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A thorough working knowledge of ARFF and fire service operations.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Be able to maintain the required training certifications.
• Ability to work under a unified command system.
• Be able to successfully complete both an annual occupational fitness evaluation and an annual occupational medical evaluation in accordance with NFPA 1582 standards, designed for the performance and requirements of the job. Must be able to maintain standards year-round.
• Hold an airport driver’s permit and be able to drive all fire department vehicles including those with automatic or manual transmissions.

• Directly supervises Firefighters assigned to shift.
• In absence of the Battalion Chief, has direct operational supervision of shift personnel.

• Valid Class E South Carolina driver’s license or equivalent or ability to obtain within six months.
• Maintain AOA Movement Area Driving privileges.

• IFSAC Firefighter 2 or equivalent with ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of hire.
• IFSAC Aircraft Fire Fighter or equivalent with ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of hire.
• IFSAC Hazardous Material Operation Level or equivalent with ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of hire.
• IFSAC Fire Officer 1 or equivalent with ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of hire.
• Must complete GSP Airport Fire Fighter training within six months of hire.
• NIMS I 100, 200, 300, 700 and 800.

• Diligence must be exercised when handling confidential information.
• Cope with and perform under chaotic and emergency situations; guide and…