Salary
$53,114.00 Annually
Location
Athens, GA
Job Type
In House Only
Department
Fire and Emergency Services Department
Job Number
2023-S043TR
Closing date and time
3/16/2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Purpose & Job Related Requirements IN-HOUSE ONLY POSITION:  YOU MUST BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY TO APPLY.
REPORTS TO: Fire Captain
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a 12-month evaluation period.
PAY GRADE: FD04
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes - Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.
Purpose of Job
The purpose of the job is to manage day-to-day operation of fire and emergency services. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to, management/supervision, responding to routine and emergency situations, providing Fire/EMS training, preparing administrative paperwork, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours required.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
Emergency Position
This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions High school diploma or equivalent with six years of fire and rescue experience required.
Must be a certified Firefighter II with Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training or equivalent.
Successful completion of ICS:  100, 200, 300, 700, 800 training classes.
Completion of Fire Instructor I, Incident Safety Officer, NPQ Fire Officer I, Structural Fire Control, and Leadership I.
Must possess a valid Georgia Class B commercial driver's license or a valid Georgia Class F non-commercial driver's license or a valid Georgia Class A commercial driver's license or a valid Georgia Class E non-commercial driver's license.
One year of supervisory experience is required.
Emergency Medical Technician Certification required.
Some college classes preferred.
One year of participation with a community group or agency preferred.
Participation in Department Committee preferred.
When assigned to Training Center
Fire Instructor II or equivalency preferred.
Fire Officer II or equivalency preferred.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handles employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
When Assigned to Training Center:
Schedules all Fire/EMS training activities for Training Center, both inter-departmental and outside.
Supervises activities of all departmental personnel during Fire/EMS training exercises.
Conducts Basic Fire/EMS Training for new departmental personnel; secures training aids, materials, and resources.
Develops, plans, and supervises in-service Fire/EMS training activities in compliance with I.S.O. and other established firefighting standards.
Compiles, submits, and maintains Fire/EMS training records for certification of personnel.
Assists in conducting background research on prospective recruits; conducts physical agility test as mandated by G.F.F.S.T.C.; administers National Professional Qualifications test.
Attends seminars and performs research to keep abreast of new methods, techniques, equipment, and supplies for fire suppression, rescue and EMS.
Evaluates protection clothing and equipment for compliance with fire protection standards.
Responds to fire scenes to provide suppression activities or to assist as Safety Officer; provides fire suppression activities as needed.
Assists in promotion process and testing of new employees.
Operates Fire Training Center.
Orders, issues, and maintains inventory record of supplies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the County and the operations and functions of the Fire Department.
Knowledge of management, human resource management/personnel, fire fighting and rescue practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
Knowledge of how to administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties of the position.
Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
Knowledge of how to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
Knowledgeable and proficient with computers.
Knowledgeable of fire suppression, including fire ground tactics and overhaul methods for reducing damage, extrication techniques, reporting requirements, International Fire Standard guidelines, Training Association guidelines, local fire codes, State Office of Trauma and EMS, streets and other local geography, hazardous materials, EMS services, and driving in emergency situations.
Skill in organizational, management, human relations, and technical strategies.
Skill in the use of hydraulics and Hurst tool, calculators, fire hoses/nozzles, axes, shovels, mechanics tools, hand tools, power tools, electric generators, medical equipment, and all types of fire and rescue equipment.
Ability to administer policies, procedures, plans and activities and to monitor performance of subordinates against measured established goals.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the Fire Department.
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations using statistical data.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret personnel and related materials.
Supplemental Information (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including calculators, fire hoses/nozzles, axes, shovels, mechanics tools, hand tools, power tools, electric generators, medical equipment, and all types of fire and rescue equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants / from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of inspection, casualty, and maintenance reports, manuals such as ACCFD operations, IFSTA, NPQ, NFDRS, Hazardous Materials, Vehicle Maintenance and other informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare various reports and inspections such as vehicle maintenance, activities, injury, civilian casualty, supply requisitions, fire loss, inventory, and personnel reports using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including personnel, medical, engineering, mechanics, electrical, fire, and radio signal terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; interpret graphs; perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials; perform statistical calculations; and apply a variety of theoretical mathematical concepts and make original applications of mathematical procedures.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using fire and rescue, office, mechanics, electrical and medical equipment. Requires the ability to lift, push, bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. Requires skilled movements coordinating eyes, hands and fingers accurately and making precise movements with speed.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as calculators, fire hoses/nozzles, axes, shovels, mechanics tools, hand tools, power tools, electric generators, medical equipment and all types of fire and rescue equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR/VISUAL DISCRIMINATION: Position requires binocular vision with good depth perception and peripheral vision, motion detection, high acuity, and light adaptation, as well as the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com .