The Coronado, California, Fire Department has a Battalion Chief vacancy
and is opening it up to outside applicants. They ONLY accept online applications.
CLICK HERE to register and fill out the online application form.
Note closing date: August 29.
| Job Title: |
Battalion Chief |
| Closing Date/Time: |
Mon. 08/29/11 5:30 PM Pacific Time |
| Salary: |
$7,649.98 – $10,251.71 Monthly |
| Job Type: |
Full-Time |
| Location: |
Fire Services Department, 1001 Sixth Street, Coronado, California |
Under administrative direction, this position directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of an assigned division within the Fire Services Department including department operations, fire prevention, training, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness and general administrative functions. This position coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Fire Services.
There is currently one permanent, full-time vacancy. This position works a 48/96 schedule. The classification title and salary range for this recruitment are pending approval.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned fire suppression staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Direct the placement of manpower and fire apparatus during emergency scene operations; determine tactics and strategies necessary.
Determine cause and origin of fires.
Prepare specifications and requests for formal and informal bids from vendors; order equipment, parts and supplies.
Monitor special employee assignments; investigate and initiate disciplinary actions; prepare and coordinate promotional exams.
Develop, coordinate and conduct both public and internal training programs; monitor employee participation in mandatory training and certification exercises.
Select, train, motivate and evaluate fire suppression personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
Serve as the liaison for the Fire Department with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire suppression and prevention.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: At least eight years of increasingly responsible fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response experience, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire services, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record and Fire Officer certification are required. Possession of Chief Officer certification or Executive Fire Officer certification and appropriate, valid EMT-D/Combi-Tube/CPR certificates are highly desirable.
Supplemental Information: PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions. Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction. Mobility: Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an emergency and safety clothing, travel to emergency scenes, and perform emergency fire fighting duties. Vision: Incumbents require sufficient vision to read small print, computer screens, and other printed documents. Environment: Normal office setting with some travel to attend meetings; may be required to travel to emergency rescue and/or fire fighting incidents. Other Factors: Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays. Incumbents may be required to respond to emergency incidents and travel outside City boundaries for various reasons.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The application filing deadline is 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2011. Applicants considered most qualified will be invited to participate in an Assessment Center tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 21 and/or Thursday, September 22, 2011. The examination components will consist of an oral interview (40%), simulation (30%), oral presentation (15%), and written exercise (15%) designed to evaluate job-related training, experience, knowledge, abilities, and oral communication skills. Applicants must obtain a passing score in all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. The eligibility list established will be in effect for a period of at least six months. Applicants will be notified by mail of their eligibility status.
The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities who will require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any portion of the application, interview, and/or testing process may voluntarily request the accommodation from the City five working days prior to the requested accommodation. Documentation of the need for the accommodation may be required upon receipt of the request.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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Department of Near Miss: Too Much Info? – Part Two
Comments OffQantas Flight 32 – Part Two
(This series begins with Part One HERE.)
QF-32, an Airbus A-380, lifted off from runway 20 center (20c) on a flight from Singapore’s Changi airport on a flight to Sydney, Australia on November 4, 2010. On board were 469 persons including a crew of 29 and 440 passengers.
The flight crewed consisted of a Captain (PIC-pilot in charge), a First Officer (FO), Second Officer(SO), a second captain undergoing training as a Check Captain(CC), and a Supervising Check Captain(SCC) overseeing that training. There was at least one other flight deck certified employee riding as a passenger in the cabin.
The pre-flight briefing included a discussion of the possible need to maneuver around an active volcano (Merapi) in Indonesia, and additional fuel was added for that reason. Take-off was smooth and landing gear and flaps had been retracted. As the aircraft climbed through 7,000 feet at 250 knots the flight crew heard two loud bangs. The PIC initiated altitude and heading control on the autopilot and the crew noticed a yaw and the auto thrust failed to slow the aircraft as it leveled off. The thrust levers were used to reduce speed.
The following minutes were occupied by attempts to understand and diagnose the problem. The ECAM initially displayed an engine overheat warning for the No. 2 engine. The ECAM also began to display multiple messages. As the FO initiated actions in response to ECAM messages, including reducing thrust on the No. 2 engine to idle, he noticed a brief message indicating a fire in that engine. The crew elected to shutdown the engine and subsequently discharged both of the fire extinguishing systems. The ECAM never confirmed the successful discharge of these systems.
Reuters / David Loh
They continued with the engine shutdown procedure which included fuel transfer to inner wing tanks and saw further messages related to Engines 1 and 4 operating in a "degraded" mode. They broadcast an alert message to Changi about their situation. The display for the No. 3 engine now indicated that it was operating in an "alternate" mode. Degraded or alternate messages meant that some engine or air data were not available.
As the crew focused on the air worthiness of the aircraft and the visual and aural ECAM messages they missed a call from the carrier’s Customer Service Manager (CSM.) The CSM used the emergency setting on the interphone system which activated the flight deck warning horn. The crew cancelled the horn without answering the call as they associated it with incoming ECAM warnings.
Despite the cascade of warnings and alerts the crew assessed the aircraft as flyable. The question was what to do next? Return immediately to Singapore? Initiate a climb or hold at the present altitude?
Tomorrow: Part 3 – Off to the Racetrack (is posted HERE)
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