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Strengthen Your Fire Service Legacy. The Chatham County Fire Department (CCFD) is accepting applications for the position of Fire Lieutenant. Based in the coastal and rapidly growing community of Chatham County, Georgia, CCFD is committed to delivering outstanding emergency services across 242 square miles, serving over 109,000 residents.

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and performing activities for the Chatham County Fire Department, including fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials release mitigation, and emergency medical care, inspections, investigations, training, resource management, and support functions of an assigned fire company. Duties also include managing assigned programs such as monthly supplies, equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus maintenance, etc. Incumbents may also be assigned to special projects at the discretion of the Fire Chief to perform specific administrative duties in support of the department's mission, vision, and goals; performs directly related work as required.

This position is considered part of the Chatham County Fire Department (CCFD) critical workforce and subject to call back. The Fire Lieutenant may serve as the Division/Group Supervisor or other position during a disaster or emergency activation of the CCFD Incident Management Team. The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide leadership and supervision of fire department activities, ensuring the effective delivery of fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue, hazardous material mitigation, and community risk reduction services.

This includes overseeing assigned programs, such as inspections, investigations, training, and resource management, in alignment with the department's mission, vision, and goals. Examples of Duties The work is performed under the direction of a Battalion Chief, with significant latitude for independent judgment, particularly during emergency response operations. Supervisory responsibilities encompass mentoring and managing subordinate personnel, including Apparatus Operators and Firefighters, to maintain operational readiness, safety, and adherence to departmental policies.

The nature of the work performed requires establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with departmental leadership, emergency service agencies, community stakeholders, including the Battalion Chief, Fire Chief, other Command Staff and County personnel, elected and appointed officials, representatives of Federal, State, County and municipal agencies, medical and associated agencies, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed across various environments, including office, station, and field settings, often involving exposure to hazardous conditions and requiring adaptability, decisive action, and commitment to the department's operational excellence. The various environmental exposures may involve: Exposure to high humidity, extreme cold and hot temperatures, and severe weather conditions; Exposure to loud noise, and vibrations from tools, equipment, machinery, etc.; Exposure to hazardous conditions such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, burns, explosives, heights, fast-moving vehicles, medical patients, viruses and diseases, and atmospheric conditions such as liquids, fumes, gases, odors, dust, particulates, and poor ventilation

Key Responsibilities Supports the mission, vision, goals, objectives, and organizational values of the department with the highest ethical and moral standards; Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and performs activities for the Chatham County Fire Department, including fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials release mitigation, and emergency medical care, inspections, investigations, training, resource management, and support functions; Administers department rules and regulations, protocols, general orders, and standard operating policies and procedures; Sets a positive example regarding personal fitness and wellness; Supports initiatives that encourage a healthy workforce and the philosophy that everyone goes home at the end of the shift and retires absent of disability; Works alongside others in the organization to continue to build and nurture a compassionate, functional and positive culture; Supports accountability, competence, discipline, engagement, recognition, and continued professional development; Supervises and mentors assigned subordinate personnel, establishes work priorities and coordinates work to be accomplished in assigned battalion; Conducts and documents timely performance evaluations, performs formal and informal counseling sessions, corrects work deficiencies and develops work skills, anticipates and resolves potential problems that may affect job performance, issues approved corrective action, and provides guidance on professional development of assigned personnel to maintain high standards necessary for efficient, professional fire department operations; Acts decisively, demonstrates flexibility, fosters continuous improvement and innovation, encourages diversity, thinks systematically and inspires change, manages performance, manages conflicts and issues, communicates effectively and inspires excellent customer service; Establishes work priorities and coordinates work to be accomplished in assigned company; The Fire Lieutenant is responsible the electronic daily logs, inventory, discrepancy tickets, emergency call reports, stations status whiteboard, daily duties, training, public fire and life safety education demonstrations, tours, pre-fire plans, hydrant inspections and testing, etc.; Responsible for proper maintenance and care of all equipment, apparatus, facilities and grounds, completes weekly inspections of same to ensure that all assigned equipment, apparatus, facilities, and supplies are in a state of readiness, and ensures completion of proper documentation, maintenance, and repairs; Responds to alarms as an officer of a firefighting company, and performs a variety of firefighting and emergency medical care functions as the situation demands, including Incident Command; Responds to public complaints, requests for information and guidance, cooperates with surrounding communities in firefighting and rescue efforts; Completes all other related job functions, requirements, projects, and assignments as directed by immediate supervisor; May be assigned to special projects at the discretion of the supervisory to perform specific administrative duties in support of the department's mission, vision, and goals; Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems; Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas; Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities; Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree from a Department of Education-accredited college or university, or documented equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to function in the position; and Four (4) years of continuous and current full-time (paid) service in a career municipal, county, or state fire department; Four(4)yearsfull-time (paid)experienceasa certifiedfront-linestructural firefighter; Two (2) years of experience as a pumper driver/operator; One (1) year experience as an acting Fire Lieutenant of an operational structural firefighting company; One (1) year of experience as lead instructor teaching fire related topics that demonstrates the required knowledge, abilities, behaviors, and traits to successfully perform the essential functions of a fire instructor; or An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work; Experience must exhibit a consistent pattern of participation in implementing and supporting organizational goals, personal and professional growth, and increasing organizational responsibility. As we continue to uphold the highest standards in our fire department's recruitment process, highlighted below are the requirements applicable to all certified positions within the fire department

These standards are crucial to ensure continued integrity, performance, and professionalism from each member of the fire department. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application; Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a valid state driver's license; Successfully pass all pre-employment testing (written, physical agility test, and interview), NFPA 1582/1583 physical evaluation and fitness assessment and drug screen, background/criminal/motor vehicle history review, and other pre-employment requirements; Meet all certification and licensing requirements to function in the position; Valid Class F (GA) license or equivalent Georgia Certified Firefighter NPQ or IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations Level certification NPQ or IFSAC Firefighter II certification NPQ or IFSAC Fire Instructor I certification NPQ or IFSAC Apparatus Driver/Operator Pumper certification NPQ or IFSAC Fire Officer II certification (preferred; Fire Officer I minimum) CCFD Company Officer Academy (preferred, must pass within 120 days of promotion/hire) Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC) NPQ Evaluator NIMS-ICS100,200, 700, 800 current version Georgia-licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Successful completion of the CCFD Fire Lieutenant Assessment Center LATERAL HIRE REQUIREMENTS A lateral hire candidate can receive credit for prior career experience outside of CCFD, but lateral hire candidates must complete the following steps: Submit a complete application along with all required documentation to verify eligibility; Must have successfully completed a career fire academy with a minimum of 800 training hours; Obtain Georgia-licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure within 30 days of hire; Obtain Georgia Firefighter certification within 30 days of hire; Completion of the CCFD lateral recruit academy; Completion of one (1) year probation period beginning on the hire date

Background and Motor Vehicle History Investigation: Applicants must undergo an extensive national background investigation in accordance with the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC) rules and regulations. Applicants for uniformed firefighting positions must not have the following automatic disqualifiers: Automatic Disqualifiers - Criminal Background Review: Pending criminal cases; Convictions, nolo contendere or pleas involving sexual offenses, Domestic Violence Act offenses, impersonating a police officer, perjury or false statements; Felony convictions, nolo contendere or pleas involving felony arrests (within the last 10 years); Multiple misdemeanors within the past 3 years; Serious misdemeanor convictions, nolo contendere, or pleas within the past 3 years; No patterns of criminal involvement or intent related to offenses that may indicate a disregard for the law or ethical and moral conduct.. Automatic Disqualifiers - Motor Vehicle Report Review: DUI/DWI charge with deposition of nolo contendere, conviction or plea within the past five years; or two in the last seven years; Driver license suspensions within the past three years; and no two or more suspensions in the past seven years; Three moving violations in the past two years; and no six or more in the past seven years; Multiple accidents within the past two years; Reckless Driving within the past two years; Vehicular homicide or hit and run charge or arrest; Fleeing or attempting to elude the police charge or arrest Other Necessary Requirements Knowledgeable of applicable federal, state and local laws, standards, rules and regulations as they apply to fire and emergency medical services, fire prevention and code enforcement, and human resource management; Knowledgeable in modern fire prevention and suppression, fire protection systems, water supply, building construction, fire rescue operations, hazardous materials response, crash victim extrication, driving and operating pumper and aerial fire apparatus, emergency medical care, etc.; Knowledgeable in local geography, including the location of water mains, hydrants, and major target hazards; Knowledgeable in modern organizational administration, budgeting,and resource management; Must have strong communications skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to interact well with supervisors, other employees, citizens, and members from other departments; Skilled in use of computers, telephone, two-way radio, copy machine, fax machine, and calculator; Ability to understand and follow rules and regulations, protocols, general orders, and standard operating policies and procedures, and the line of authority; Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations; Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks; Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions; Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology; Ability to utilize integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks

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