Fire battalion chief Jobs in USA

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to manage assigned fire battalions and command large-scale or multi-company emergency incidents within the city. Ensures minimum staffing levels, develops schedules, tracks shift personnel attendance, and trains and evaluates staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, and discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Conducts administrative duties and maintains records.
• Maintains minimum staffing levels.
• Manages emergency incidents and commands scenes.
• Communicates with internal staff and external stakeholders, including the public.
• Serves as a fire code enforcement official for the Fire Department
• Performs fire investigations to determine the cause and origin of fires.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Work requires managing and monitoring work performance by directing multiple groups of employees across more than one business function, including making decisions on hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.
• May be responsible for the billing, collection, and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered MUST BE A CURRENT CITY OF COLUMBIA EMPLOYEE HAVING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A PROBATIONARY PERIOD.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience with at least one year as a Company Officer or Assistant Fire Marshal (meeting all required qualifications for the Assistant Fire Marshal position).

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid State of Missouri Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position Knowledge of:

• Departmental policies and procedures, including incident command and emergency mitigation.
• Fire codes and regulations.
• Basic software applications.
• Fire service strategies and tactics.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of fire equipment, fire suppression, and first responder activities.
• Effective supervisory practices and techniques.
• Columbia streets and locations.

Skill in:

• Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
• Preparing and maintaining detailed and accurate reports.
• Organizing tasks and managing time effectively.

Ability to:

• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Maintain attention to detail.
• Effectively plan, delegate, and lead the work of others, and train and/or supervise the work of others.
• Develop and conduct training.
• Problem-solve effectively and exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Operate fire equipment safely and effectively.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
• Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.
• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently/Often
• Outdoor environment – Sometimes
• Street environment – Sometimes
• Vehicle – Frequently/Often
• Right-of-way environment – Sometimes

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes.
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds – Sometimes.
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
• Communicable diseases – Sometimes
• Fumes or airborne particles – Sometimes
• Loud noises (85+ decibels ) – Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 35 pounds of force constantly, having to move objects.
• Incumbents required to maintain mental/physical health required to perform essential functions of the job. Required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-employment medical physical and at least annually thereafter.
• Incumbents are required to wear a respirator and/or self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as needed.

Hours/Days 48-on; 96-off rotating, potential emergency on call or Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Starting Salary Promotional Increase Pay Grade F7 Number of Positions Available To establish an eligibility roster Deadline to Apply 03/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Required documents:
Submission of a prepared resume is required.

Submission of a Fire Battalion Chief letter, explaining why you are the best candidate for the position, is required.