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8866
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
Nature of Work
Under general supervision performs
supervisory work providing protective services in fire protection
and rescue for the West Virginia Air National Guard (WVANG) and,
upon request, civilian fire departments. Duties include
conducting performance evaluations of all assigned personnel and
initiating disciplinary action. Also oversees daily station
maintenance and upkeep on assigned shift. Incumbent is subject
to uncommon tours of duty, rotational shift assignments and 24
hour duty shifts. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The employee works under
the general supervision of the Fire Chief. Work at this level is
characterized by a preponderance of duties spent in the
supervision of personnel as opposed to full-performance
firefighting duties performed by Firefighters and Firefighter
Crew Chiefs.
Examples of Work
Conducts all required performance reviews of senior
firefighters.
Corrects performance problems through individualized
instruction, assignment of appropriate training or
disciplinary actions.
Establishes the objectives, priorities and schedules for all
firefighters through daily work activities.
Identifies and schedules tasks and special project assignments
for firefighters.
Initiates disciplinary action, recommends suspensions or
discharges and hears and adjusts first step grievances.
Approves or disapproves vacation requests.
May be required to perform as crew chief or driver on an
emergency basis.
Reports events of each shift to the base Fire Chief and the
on-coming Assistant Fire Chief, either in writing or
orally.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of supervisory principles.
Knowledge of firefighting techniques and practices.
Knowledge of all assigned firefighting and rescue equipment.
Knowledge of ingress and safety procedures of all assigned
military/civilian aircraft.
Knowledge of all applicable regulations, directives,
standards, and operating instructions.
Knowledge of all mission-related hazardous materials.
Knowledge of operation of vehicles and radios around aircraft
movement areas.
Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner and proper
attitude.
Ability to make immediate decisions during emergency
situations.
Ability to meet physical demands required of the position (see
below).
Ability to meet objectives on schedule and complete special
projects as required.
Ability to work 24-hour shifts as needed.
Minimum Physical Fitness Requirements
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Able to run 1 1/2 miles within 13 minutes or be able to walk
3 miles within 38 minutes.
Able to perform a minimum of 25 standard push-ups.
Able to lift, from the floor, a weight of 125 pounds and carry
the weight 100 feet without stopping.
Able to climb the full length of the longest ground-ladder in
the fire department.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a standard high school or the
equivalent.
Experience:
Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience with a military or organized civilian
fire department which included exposure to the
characteristics, range, and effectiveness of various
extinguishing agents, combustible materials, fire alarm
systems, fire aid, firefighting apparatus and allied
equipment, firefighting and rescue techniques, and other
operations peculiar to crash/fire rescue.
Special Requirements:
Must be a member or be eligible and willing to become a
member of the WVANG with assignment to the Fire
Protection Branch.
Must possess and maintain a state and government vehicle
operators license. Loss of license may result in
suspension or dismissal.
Note: Preference may be shown to those applicants who have
completed a U.S. Air Force Fire Protection course
and attained the U.S. Air Force AFSC or equivalent.
OR
Those applicants who have had advanced training in the
various facets of firefighting from a qualified
school.
Established: 8/19/93
Effective:
4/1/94