Fire Lieutenant

Position Description *INTERNAL JOB POSTING ONLY* Responds to emergency calls as needed and assumes command or participates in the command structure, allocating and directing staff and resources. May assume command and control of all operations and manage increasingly complex incidents involving fires, hazardous materials, and other emergencies that may involve multiple agencies and/or jurisdictions. Under the direction of the Assistant Chief, the Shift Lieutenants manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station, apparatus and personnel assigned to that station. They are responsible for the supervision and direction of firefighters during assigned shift(s) to include calls for service, incident reporting, and determining how best to manage emergency response, readiness and prevention on a daily basis. Shift Lieutenants are responsible for implementing, staffing and monitoring a variety of specialized fire-related programs and functions for the department in addition to collaborating and partnering with other Fire, EMS and law enforcement agencies. Shift Lieutenants will be responsible to the Deputy Chief but will also take work direction from Captains and Assistant Chiefs. The pay for this position is based on a 56-hour work week, and 2,912 work hours per year. Grade2026 Pay RatesStepStepStepStepStepStepStepStepStepStep 12345678910 19Bi-weekly rate $3,798.86 $3,907.33 $4,018.28 $4,128.41 $4,239.36 $4,349.48 $4,459.61 $4,570.56 $4,679.86 $4,826.41Lieutenant56 hr / wk$33.92$34.89$35.88$36.86$37.85$38.83$39.82$40.81$41.78$43.09 40 hr / wk$47.49$48.84$50.23$51.61$52.99$54.37$55.75$57.13$58.50$60.33 Essential Job Functions Leads and participates in the performance of emergency response and responsibilities to ensure proper coverage throughout the City and assumes incident command as appropriate. - Establishes, maintains, and supervises a command of single company responses to emergencies such as fire, medical, vehicle incident, hazardous materials, various rescue, and other situations. - Makes or supervises command level decisions at emergency scenes, in absence of a ranking officer. - Maintains capabilities and qualifications to assume any role within the department’s incident management system. - Available to be on-call for periods of time, beyond normal shift, to ensure appropriate staffing and command presence in the City. Coordinates and monitors daily fire department functions to ensure proper handling of calls for service, maintaining readiness, and for initiating fire and injury prevention functions and outreach activities. Leads and supervises firefighters assigned to fire department functions during incident response, administrative activities, non-emergency situations, and task development. - Maintains responsibility for situational assessments and the deployment of personnel and equipment - Oversees emergency and non-emergency incidents and determines appropriate on-scene actions to follow in accordance with departmental policy and procedure, while enforcing local/state/federal laws and standards. - Assesses performance and recommends and/or assigns training to address developmental needs. Schedules work assignments, priorities and duties. - Initiates disciplinary procedures and disciplinary actions in accordance with Department and City policy. - Mentors and coaches firefighters, fostering effective performance of staff and a positive work environment. - Provides interpretation of department policies and fire service protocols so subordinates have a clear understanding of duties and responsibilities. - Makes recommendations on assignment, promotion, and reward of personnel. - Assists Captains on the recruitment of new firefighters and participates in their selection. Assists with interviews of candidates and training of new personnel. Recommends and supports short and long-term strategic and tactical priorities for fire department operations and assists in development and implementation as assigned. - Makes recommendations for purchase of additional equipment and supplies, by determining needs, developing material specifications, and researching options and costs. - Anticipates activities or events that may adversely affect the fire department or city and demonstrates a proactive and customer focused approach to mitigating potential issues or conflicts. - Ensures mission, vision and values of the department and city are supported. - Oversees daily maintenance and inspections of stations, equipment, apparatus and grounds to assure daily and future operational readiness. - Directs and assigns firefighters, as needed, to carry out various fire department operations and programs. - Applies improvement of fire service practices for emergency and non-emergency operations. - Makes recommendations for daily and future staffing. - Effectively communicates priorities to subordinates. Maintains appropriate records and documents for all assigned functions. - Prepares/reviews daily incident rep…