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Home My WebLink About6.d. Authorize Creation of Battallion Chief EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Council Meeting: August 16, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: Authorize Battalion Chief Position AGENDA SECTION: Consent PREPARED BY: Rick Schroeder, Fire Chief Emmy Foster, Assistant City Administrator AGENDA NO. 6.d. ATTACHMENTS: Draft Job Description APPROVED BY: LJM RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve the Creation of and Stipend for the position of Battalion Chief BACKGROUND The Fire Department budget for 2023 included the creation of a Battalion Chief at each Fire Station. Due to departmental changes, staff is requesting that one of the Battalion Chief positions start on October 1, 2022 and a second position start on January 1, 2023. As discussed during a previous work session, the Fire Department is in need of additional leadership hierarchy at each of the Fire Stations. Due to the nature of a volunteer department staffed with paid-on- call fire fighters, having growth opportunities within the agency helps keep fire fighters invested in the betterment of the department. To prepare for the future addition of a full time Chief as well as the addition of other full-time staff, it is important to get a strong command structure in place for this transition. The addition of Battalion Chiefs will create not only growth and depth in the command structure but also allow for the transfer of duties off the current Chief and Assistant Chief position to better prepare for the future of the department. The proposed stipend per quarter is $750. The 2022 budget can accommodate the 4th quarter stipend for one Battalion Chief. By allowing this to occur, the leadership and guidance at each station will benefit all members of the department as well as better serve the citizens of our community. The fire department continues to see increases not only in calls for service but also residential and commercial alarms as well as requests for attendance at community events. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council approve the creation of and the stipend for the position of Battalion Chief. CITY OF ROSEMOUNT JOB DESCRIPTION AUGUST 2022 POSITION TITLE: Battalion Chief DEPARTMENT: Fire Department ACCOUNTABLE TO: Assistant Fire Chief ______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY OF POSITION This position assists the Assistant Fire Chief in the daily leadership of the Paid-On-Call (POC) Station Officers and Firefighters; serves as operational liaison between the paid- on-call fire department officers and provides direct supervision to station staff; responsible for assisting in the overall operation of the fire department that includes: planning, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of programs, along with hiring and development of POC personnel within each station. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Supervises POC Captains, Lieutenants and Firefighters. • Delegates appropriate duties, responsibilities, and authority to subordinate officers. • Monitors and evaluates performance of POC personnel and takes appropriate corrective actions to ensure POC personnel performance meet the goals, objectives, and mission efficiently and effectively. • Supervises all station officers, ensuring effective, professional, and safe operations are conducted on all emergency scenes. • Serves as a mentor to station officers and firefighters by being a role model and ensuring the professional development of staff. • Participates in recruitment and retention efforts to ensure the department hires and retains quality personnel. 2. Establishes, maintains, and supervises a command of small- and large-scale emergency operations. • Makes or supervises command level decisions at emergency scenes. • Able to assume any role within the department’s incident management system. • Being on-call for specified periods of time to ensure command presence in the City. 3. Supports the Assistant Fire Chief with technical operations of the Fire Department. • Provides representation on committee and task force assignments, assisting with development, implementation, and evaluation of effective action plans that meet the goals and objectives of the department. • Contributes recommendations for maintenance of each station’s equipment, apparatus and facilities. • Assists Assistant Fire Chief with the preparation and administration of each station’s budget, both operating and capital. 4. Works with Assistant Fire Chief to develop priorities for new and existing activities of the stations and Fire Department. • Recommends and implements short-term and long-term strategic goals and objectives for Fire Department station operations. • Monitors POC personnel performance and recommends programs and/or policies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Fire Department operations. • Works with all Officers to ensure Fire Department operations are enforced consistently within and across each station. 5. Represents the Department in a manner that conveys a positive image of the Fire Department and fosters cooperation and support. • Prepares and reviews station correspondence, reports, and records and takes appropriate action to ensure quality customer service standards are maintained. • Attends and participates in staff meetings, work sessions, training sessions, and other meetings as requested by the Assistant Fire Chief. • In conjunction with the Training Staff, coordinates efforts of station officers and firefighters with the design and implementation of training programs. • Working with the Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal, assists with coordination of firefighters for Fire Prevention activities. 6. Assumes additional accountabilities as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. MN Licensed Firefighter. 2. Valid, unrestricted Minnesota Driver’s License. 3. High School Diploma or equivalent. 4. Eight years fire department experience. 5. Four years fire department supervisory and command experience of Lieutenant or higher. 6. Fire service coursework in Incident Command or Safety. 7. Knowledge of modern fire suppression, protection and prevention. 8. Proven ability to communicate effectively both oral and in written format. 9. Experience with planning or delivering department training programs. 10. Good call and training attendance. 11. Meets or exceeds NFPA standards for Fire Fighter II. 12. Emergency Medical Responder or EMT Certification. 13. State Hazmat Operations Certified. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Fire Department specific tools and equipment; typical office equipment including telephone, personal computer, copy machine, etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Able to work in all kinds of weather extremes. Able to walk and climb on all terrains and climb ladders. Able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Able to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and other personal protective equipment as required. WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be willing to respond to calls for service all hours of the day during the week, on weekends and holidays when available to do so. The majority of work for this position will be time spent outside a building and exposed to the sun, wind, rain, or snow. May be exposed to temperature extremes, high noise, and miscellaneous hazards. Work environment may be elevated or in confined spaces. May be required to wear specific personal protective equipment. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed and are not all inclusive. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job may change. Reviewed by: ___________________________________ ________________________________ Emmy Foster, Assistant City Administrator Logan Martin, City Administrator