City of Tucson

FIRE CAPTAIN (#6420)

$38.79-$47.71 Hourly / $80,688.19-$99,236.18 Yearly
Salary Grade: 406


General Description

Supervises, organizes and directs fire fighting and rescue operations; develops strategies and tactics for the preservation of life and property.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience with the Tucson Fire Department, including two (2) 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 experience of any rank with no less than seven (7) years of continuous and uninterrupted employment from the date of graduation from the academy.

*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Special Job Requirements

Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification

HazMat First Responder Certification

TFD Fire Captain Certification

AZCFSE Fire Officer I & II Certifications

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

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

Other Information

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

Driving Requirements

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

Job Description Disclaimer

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

CLASS: 6420; EST: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM; REV: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM;