FIRE BATTALION CHIEF

This is a supervisory management position involving planning, organizing, and directing the activities of a Fire Battalion, or Section if serving in a specialized staff assignment.  Considerable independent judgment is required in making decisions involving emergency, command, and administrative manners.

Regularly directs or supervises the work of at least two fulltime employees at the supervisor level in the section. Coordinates assigned supervisory personnel and their projects ensuring timely and quality activities for the benefit of the section, division, department, City, and the community.

Oversees the planning, implementation, direction and management of all functions and resources of the section to achieve the strategic objectives of the department and the City in an efficient and effective manner.

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

Assists with implementing the department vision through section activities and leads the section to maximum employee productivity and morale through hiring, disciplining, evaluating employee performance, investigating, and resolving grievances and other coordinating human resources actions.

Develops and administers the section budget with staff assistance.

Analyzes organization and community needs, analyzes trends, reviews statistics and opportunities, communicates to the department leadership of impending developments.

Develops strategic partnerships and contacts with community representatives, external agencies, and other organizations to develop a sense of relevant issues facing our community and to respond as a representative of the City.

Implements the values of the organization through example and accountabilities.

Ensures that section operations conform with local, state, and federal governmental regulations and other applicable rules and requirements.

Facilitates solutions to problems facing the department.

Maintains technical or professional knowledge through such means as attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, taking classes, and participating in developmental activities.

Develops and implements risk management plans by developing and revising policies related to health and safety, monitoring conditions and activities at emergency incidents and the incident safety plan, maintaining health and safety records, and ensuring Occupational Safety and Health Act and National Fire Prevention Administration compliance.

Investigates accidents and complaints by contacting citizens or personnel making complaints, researching accidents, conducting safety inspections, and providing training in safe work practices.

Commands and controls emergency scenes by establishing a command post, organizing operations, evaluating existing emergency conditions, assembling, mobilizing, and deploying adequate resources, evaluating operational effectiveness, and ensuring preparation.

Performs related duties by communicating with legal representatives of the City to assess legal liabilities, maintaining physical fitness, driving, and transporting equipment and personnel, and complying with procedures as outlined in department manuals and special assignment positions. 

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

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 8 years Tucson Fire Department to include three years as a Fire Captain

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Uniformed members of Tucson Fire Department

Completed eight (8) years of continuous service with the Tucson Fire Department as of February 12, 2023. Continuous service is computed from your most recent hire/rehire date.

Served the last three years of continuous service in the classification of and currently hold the rank of Fire Captain with the Tucson Fire Department.

Satisfactorily completed the Tucson Fire Battalion Chief Certification.

HazMat First Responder Certification.

Fire Instructor I Certification or required to obtain within 12 months of being placed on the list. 

This position requires passing a criminal background check upon selection for promotion.

The examination process will be used to assess the following dimensions:  Planning/Organization, Leadership, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Job Knowledge and Decision Making.   

All examination materials for this process will be based on the 2022 TFD Battalion Chief Certification program to include the classes, PowerPoint presentations, textbook, hand-outs, City of Tucson Administrative Directives, Emergency Operations Manual, Manual of Operations/TFD Administrative Manual, and Union contract.  Candidates are responsible for blocking their calendars and making appropriate arrangements to ensure their availability during the testing dates listed below.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and submit a proper and complete online application will be invited to participate in the assessment center taking place at the Public Safety Academy from March 06, 2023 - March 10, 2023.

Performance Assessment

Scores will not be released until the testing process is complete and the promotional list is established on March 20, 2023. Only those candidates that are placed on the list will be provided their scores.

If you need Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please email Shelly.Urias@tucsonaz.gov at least 48 hours prior to the examination.

Eligible candidates who will be on active military duty during any of the examination dates are encouraged to contact Fire Human Resources at the numbers listed above at the time of application or as soon as possible thereafter.

Communications throughout this process will be sent via email exclusively so please ensure your browser accepts emails from TucsonFireJobs@tucsonaz.gov and check your email account regularly.  Failure to respond or follow instructions will result in disqualification.  All email inquiries should be directed to Shelly Urias or Pamela Lyons.

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

To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.