Battalion Chief of Support Services

Battalion Chief Of Support Services

The Bozeman Fire Department is now accepting applications for a Battalion Chief of Support Services who will serve as the department accreditation manager, oversee the design and delivery of firefighter recruit academies, and maintain and update the department's development plan, and track staff certification, assists with the maintenance of the department's strategic plan and budget.

Bargaining Unit : Non-Represented Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Exempt Work Week : Typically Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm Interviews will take place in Bozeman, Montana the week of November 17th, 2025.

To apply : Complete a City of Bozeman application online at

www.bozeman.net / jobs

Attach a Cover Letter & Resume. Three professional references.

Supporting documentation for minimum qualifications.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Oversees the design and delivery of the department shift and company level training, including the annual training calendar;
• Oversees the design and delivery of the department firefighter recruit academies;
• Maintains and updates the department professional development plan;
• Tracks department staff certifications and expiration dates, ensuring that staff have the appropriate certifications and re-certifications as required;
• Serves as the department accreditation manager, maintaining the department community risk assessment / standards of cover (CRA / SOC), and fire and emergency services self-assessment (FESSAM), and other required documents and reports;
• Ensures annual accreditation compliance reports are submitted to the accrediting body;
• Manages staff performance including supervision of assigned staff; approves time-off requests and approve subordinate employee timesheets; participates in the selection, promotion, discipline, and termination of staff and recommends candidates for hiring; schedules, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff;
• Establishes and / or assumes command and management of incident scenes as defined by department policy;
• Monitors, administers, and assists in the development of department SOP / SOG;
• Monitors and administers the records management system;
• Monitors and administers the department data analytics system, making recommendations on department deployment and response;
• Assist in the maintenance and updating of the fire department strategic plan;
• Serves as the Program Manager for department programs such as Hazmat, Technical Rescue, and EMS, as assigned;
• Ensures compliance with the Exposure Control Plan;
• Assists the Fire Chief and Deputy Chiefs in the development of the annual budget;
• Monitors and exercises authority for expenditures that affect the department budget and assigned programs;
• Assists with the development and coordination of special projects and events;
• May be required to perform fire-fighting activities during emergency situations or as needed;
• Reports occupational injuries, illnesses, exposures and near misses immediately to the Human Resources Department. Follows supervisor instructions for obtaining first aid and / or medical attention. Participates in accident investigations as requested;
• Participates fully in safety training, including suggesting improvements for safety training requirements or programs to the Human Resources Department and Fire Chief;
• Identifies unsafe work conditions and work practices, correcting hazards or reporting them to the Human Resources Department and Fire Chief;
• May provide needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other duties and undertakes other projects consistent with the role and function of the classification, as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Special Qualifications