Middleton/Star Fire Protection Districts - Battalion Chief
Last updated on October 17, 2024
PST Partner Agency since November 02, 2022
Vacancy: 1
Testing Deadline: December 02, 2024.
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Battalion Chief Position
The Middleton and Star Fire Districts are seeking highly skilled, innovative, self-motivated, positive team leaders who will promote a cohesive working environment, to fill the new Battalion Chief positions. Under the direction and guidance of the Deputy Chief of Operations, the Battalion Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and supervising activities of an assigned shift which includes the management of personnel, fire prevention and training activities, and oversight of major programs such as, but not limited to, logistics, EMS, or training. Within the framework of standard practice and District policy, the Battalion Chief operates with considerable latitude for independent decision making. The Battalion Chief is responsible for the mitigation of emergencies through responsive and effective management of fire suppression, emergency medical, rescue, hazardous materials, and other man-made and/or natural disasters that pose a threat to public safety. Mitigation of emergencies may involve performing hazardous tasks requiring strenuous physical exertion for extended periods of time in cramped surroundings, hot, smoky environments with limited visibility and at considerable heights.
About The Districts
The Middleton and Star Fire Districts together encompass approximately 165 square miles of territory located in northwest Ada, northeast Canyon, and southwest Gem Counties. The two Districts currently operate under a shared administration and our daily operations are a consolidated effort to provide the best possible services to the constituents of both Districts. We currently operate with three staffed stations that our Battalion Chiefs will be tasked with managing of daily operations and personnel. The Districts currently operate under two separate Board of Commissioners and each board consist of three elected officials. Our administrative staff consists of a Fire Chief, District Administrator, Deputy Chief of Operations, Deputy Chief of Safety and Prevention, and an Administrative Assistant. We currently have 33 full-time line firefighters and 3 part-time firefighters. The District has an Apparatus Maintenance Division with a Division Chief and a Technician that provide maintenance services to several departments in the surrounding areas.
Wages and Benefits per the Collective Labor Agreement with IAFF Local 4626
•Starting Salary: $108,943 (plus applicable overtime)
•Holiday Stipend
•Excellent Health Insurance (medical/dental/vision) for Employee and Dependents •Short Term/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
•Personal Leave (vacation and sick combined)
•Personal Leave Sell Back
•PERSI Base Retirement and 401k Choice Match
•MERP (medical expense reimbursement plan)
•HRAVEBA (health reimbursement account)
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must have a minimum of four (4) years of full-time experience at the rank of Fire Captain (or equivalent) or higher with a full-time professional department.
- Successful completion of a recognized Officer Development Program or Equivalent Experience.
- Currently Certified as NREMT or Idaho EMT or above
- NFPA Firefighter 2 or Equivalent
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Type 1 Firefighter
- Valid Idaho Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
Desired Qualifications
- HR Skills – knowing and understanding Vision, Core Values, Communication Behavior Agreement, Collective Labor Agreement, Conflict Resolution, Disciplinary Process and Investigations, and Collaboration.
- Competent Keyboarding Skills
- MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Experience with Scheduling Software
- Experience with Tenzinga (or comparable employee evaluation software program)
- National Fire Academy (NFA) Certifications
- Target Solutions (or comparable training software)
- Experience in Budgeting and Logistics
- Experience in Idaho EMS Certification Requirements
- Experience in Fire/EMS Skill Instruction/Training
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) IC Type 4
- Blue Card IC Certified
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Battalion Chief candidate will be an essential part of the Fire District’s Leadership Team. As such, the successful candidate is expected to embrace and model our organizational Vision and Core Values. Further, the successful candidate must be willing to take a broad leadership role on issues that affect the Fire District and develop positive working relationships throughout our organization and with other agencies. As a leader in this organization, this individual must hold him/herself to the highest standards of professionalism and public service.
The successful candidate should have a demonstrated record of accomplishments and leadership within the fire service. This individual must be an effective communicator, especially when presenting official District information to our internal and external customers. They must be skillful in commanding and managing resources during wildland fires, structural fires, motor vehicle accidents, emergency medical care, and other aspects of public safety. He or she must also be willing to hold members accountable, and when necessary, enforce our progressive discipline policy. The individual will be a proactive, innovative, team player, working with his/her peers to develop, train, and mentor our members to be contributing factors to the success of our organization.
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Middleton/Star Fire Protection Districts - Battalion Chief Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
No, not required |
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| Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) |
No, not required (may be required later) |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
| Minimum Age | 18 | ||
| Citizenship | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Driver's License Required |
Valid Idaho drivers license required within 90 day of hiring. |
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| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | No adult felony convictions at any time. | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| EMT Certification |
Valid Idaho EMT (or higher) license or current NREMT certification required. |
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| Firefighter 1 Certification | Yes | ||
| Firefighter 2 Certification | Yes | ||
| Prior FF Experience Required |
Must have a minimum of 4 years experience at the the rank of Captain or higher. |
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Middleton/Star Fire Protection Districts - Battalion Chief
Contact a RecruiterAgency Test Requirements
Written Examination: No, not required
CPAT: No, not required (may be required later)
PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
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