City of Tucson

Supervises and coordinates the equivalent of two or more fulltime employees and all assigned work in a unit ensuring timely and quality activities to respond to the needs of the City, community, department, and unit.

Assists with the implementation, evaluation and interpretation of department policies, projects and procedures.

Manages, coordinates, and determines priorities of work load, monitoring levels of resources, establishing time lines, assigning work, monitoring progress, recommending changes and suggestions, writing, reviewing and editing reports prepared by staff, and approving completed projects and reports.

Implements controls for appropriate unit staffing and effectiveness by participating in the recruitment and hiring of employees, making recommendations on employee discipline, and other human resources issues, evaluating and managing employee performance, discussing and identifying personnel issues and facilitating resolutions, promoting positive morale in the unit, ensuring staff is trained appropriately for maximum performance, and providing leadership and guidance.

Contributes to the needs of the community and City by implementing and causing others to implement the organization's values and strategies by leading through example, competency, and accountabilities.

Provides customer service by responding to information requests, conducting research, providing solutions to problems, and correcting errors.

Ensures that unit work conforms to local, state, and federal governmental regulations, and other applicable rules and requirements

Supervises personnel by overseeing operational and emergency activities and directing victim support activities.

Commands and oversees emergency and nonemergency services by directing crews, communicating with field personnel, conducting search and rescues operations, operating equipment, utilizing emergency medical skills, assessing and transporting patients, using extrication equipment, removing hazardous materials, and ensuring that proper safety and incident command procedures are followed.

Reviews log books and surveys; prepares quarterly projections. Completes incident reports and related documentation in accordance with department policy.

Oversees special programs by organizing committees, coordinating duties with committee members and personnel, and coordinating special events.

Performs related duties by maintaining a constant appraisal of safety issues, conducting fire prevention and fire hazards inspections, serving as a liaison regarding complaints, maintaining equipment, vehicles, and the station house, interacting with the public through school programs, conducting station tours and safety demonstrations, maintaining physical fitness standards, and complying with all procedures as outlined in department manuals and by management.

May perform special assignments by managing Emergency Medical Services systems, coordinating training programs, responding to and mitigating hazardous materials incidents, and acting as a liaison with the media, government agencies, businesses, and the public.

Minimum Education Level & Type: High School or G.E.D. 

Minimum Experience: At least 5 years’ experience with Tucson Fire Department that includes two years in rank as a paramedic, fire inspector, or fire engineer, or combination of two one-year periods in the classifications as paramedic, fire inspector, or fire engineer as of the testing date. 

OR

Tucson Fire Department commissioned employees of any rank with no less than seven (7) years of continuous and uninterrupted employment from the date of graduation from Tucson Fire Department's Recruit Academy.

Valid and unrestricted driver’s license. 

Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification

HazMat First Responder Certification

TFD Fire Captain Certification

AZCFSE Fire Officer I & II Certifications

NFPA Physical

Hep A Vaccine (follow City of Tucson protocol)

Hep B Vaccine (follow City of Tucson protocol)

MMR

TB Skin Test

Non-NIDA Drug Test

Physical Abilities Test

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 35

Occupation Group Description: Fire

EEO Job Category Code: D

EEO Job Category Description: Protective Service Workers

Organizational Level: First Level Supervisor

NCCI: 7710

Bargaining Unit: TFFA

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Primary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver  

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: Yes