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Job Description
| LIEUTENANT PRECEPTOR 56 |
Job Code: 4625
Pay Grade: 396
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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| General Functions |
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The following job codes are covered under this job description:
4517 Lieutenant PM 40 QP
4527 Lieutenant 40 QP
4529 Lieutenant Preceptor 40 QP
4579 Lieutenant PM 40
4580 Lieutenant PM 56
4581 Lieutenant Preceptor 40
4582 Lieutenant 56 QP
4601 Lieutenant Preceptor 56 QP
4603 Lieutenant PM 56 QP
4616 Lieutenant 40 TQ
4617 Lieutenant 56 TQ
4618 Lieutenant PM 40 TQ
4619 Lieutenant PM 56 TQ
4620 Lieutenant Preceptor 40 TQ
4621 Lieutenant Preceptor 56 TQ
4625 Lieutenant Preceptor 56
4659 Lieutenant 40
4663 Lieutenant 56
This is specialized work in the protection of life and property through both the management, coordination and performance of firefighting and emergency medical rescue services for the Orange County Fire and Rescue Department (OCFRD). Incumbents manage and supervise staff engaged in fire/rescue duties, manage the station on a day-to-day basis (administrative, public relations, maintenance and training functions, and have a command role at fire scenes (coordinate with OCFRD personnel, other agencies, and members of the public).
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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Plan, schedule, coordinate, and organize activities.
- Assign, supervise, schedule and direct staff to ensure that assigned station duties are carried out in a correct and thorough manner (e.g., ensure that sufficient personnel and equipment are available to respond to emergencies).
- Make daily work assignments and schedules, coordinating with others as appropriate.
- Provide equipment assignments for station personnel, maintain accurate accounts of all equipment going into and out of service, and inform supervisors when it is necessary to repair or replace fire apparatus or equipment.
- Coordinate the implementation of administrative procedures, personnel policies, labor contracts, and objectives assigned by supervisors, to ensure efficient operation of the unit and compliance with changes.
- Ensure that assignments are delegated effectively (e.g., provide specific instructions and due dates to delegated assignments).
Oral Communication
- Effectively communicates with supervisors, station personnel, other OCFRD personnel and members of the community both orally and in writing, using format and language suitable to the audience (e.g., inform supervisors of the status of important projects).
- Exchange information (and supervise the exchange of information) with other station officers at the change of shift to familiarize each officer with prior events.
- Provide staff with important information or instructions for the day, and receive ideas and suggestions from them to identify problems or areas needing operational improvement.
Fire and Emergency Scene Command
- Respond to alarms, establishing command (when arriving first) and issuing orders to incoming units until relieved by a superior officer.
- Secure emergency scenes until relieved by competent authority, calming distraught victims, relatives, and others, keeping them informed of operations progress.
- Evaluate the situation upon arrival, report to dispatch, ensure proper fire or rescue response of personnel and equipment within the assigned district to scene, and coordinate operations with other company officers and law enforcement personnel.
- Coordinate and direct staff within command, ordering the most appropriate techniques and procedures to minimize property damage and risk to life (e.g., direct the search of vehicles).
- Gather necessary information for the official report.
- Advise supervisors of assignment progress and changing conditions in assigned area.
- Supervise the pickup and return-to-service of company equipment at the emergency scene.
- Critique the incident to determine strong and weak points for future reference.
- Operate fire suppression and rescue equipment as needed.
Quality Assurance/Training
- Ensure that members of the unit meet the standards of dress, appearance, performance, and conduct.
- Ensure the operational readiness, cleanliness and availability of equipment, apparatus and the station itself (e.g., bunker gear and personal equipment are placed on the assigned apparatus to be ready for an emergency or shift change).
- Ensure that all station personnel maintain current skills and develop additional ones as appropriate by conducting needs assessments, and/or developing, administering and participating in training activities (e.g., periodically test company personnel on their knowledge of the physical layout of buildings, locations and conditions of fire hydrants; participate in physical training programs; provide attend HAZMAT training).
- Inspect the equipment, the apparatus, and the station for proper working performance, cleanliness, etc.
- Meet with shift and other-shift personnel to discuss problems, events, current information, and the handling of past emergencies to improve future performance.
Management/Leadership
- Work with staff to establish appropriate goals and objectives for individuals and units (e.g., discuss performance-related problems and establish a plan for improvement).
- Encourage staff to reach individual and unit goals (e.g., provide relevant training, answer questions, and ensure availability of supplies/equipment).
- Provide timely and effective feedback to staff concerning job performance, appearance and conduct.
- Instruct company personnel in efficiency improving techniques and supervise staff’ work to ensure proper implementation of new procedures.
- Complete formal performance appraisals for each direct report, explaining reasons for the final performance evaluation ratings and working to resolve disagreements they may have over their performance ratings.
- Explain and enforce policies and procedures, disciplining staff in a fair and equal manner as necessary.
- Properly and effectively intervene to settle an argument or some interpersonal problem among staff.
Documentation (Record Maintenance, Correspondence, and Report/Form Completion)
- Maintain the log according to standard procedures, recording emergency responses, daily activities, and important information.
- Record overtime, time trades, vacations, absences, off-duty personnel, out-of-service vehicles, and all personnel, equipment, and apparatus assignments.
- Write accurate and detailed reports using the appropriate format (e.g., company actions at emergency scenes, accident and injury reports).
- Answer correspondence, and record information about personnel’s performance for appraisal purposes.
Problem Solving/Decision Making
- Accept responsibility for own decisions and actions felt to be proper, but which may be unpopular with staff.
- Make a decision where a quick response is necessary, yet all information is not available (e.g., on emergency fire/rescue/medical issues).
- Take action to eliminate potential problems, and in a situation where the action to be taken is not specified in some procedural manual.
- Notify a superior of a problem and recommend a course of action for solution.
- Evaluate all available data objectively to fully understand the problem and determine the proper course of action.
- Read and interpret rules and regulations, union contracts, and/or policy or procedural manuals.
Interpersonal/Public Relations
- Develop rapport with staff, peers, supervisors, and citizens by becoming aware of their attitudes on a variety of issues.
- Effectively interact with members of the general public when it is important to keep good public relations (e.g., see that all station visitors are treated respectfully).
- Participate in fire prevention education activities, preparing and giving talks to schools and civic groups.
- Show consideration for feelings when disciplining, teaching new techniques, or otherwise interacting with staff.
Other duties as assigned based on area of responsibility.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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The following prerequisites must be met prior to application for the selection procedure.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- If an Engineer, a minimum of five years working as a fifty-six (56) hour employee with Orange County Fire Rescue, two of which as an Engineer. All employees hired prior to October 1, 2002, are exempt from the fifty-six hour requirement.
- If a Firefighter, a minimum of six years working a fifty-six (56) hour employee with Orange County Fire Rescue. All employees hired prior to October 1, 2002, are exempt from the fifty-six hour requirement.
- Must possess and maintain a Florida (EMT) or Paramedic Certification.
- Must possess Florida Certification as a Fire Officer I or meet the requirements of Fire Officer I at the time the training was received
- Must currently hold the position of Engineer or if a Firefighter, have an approved Driver/Operator course certification.
- Must possess and maintain Florida class "E" driver's license.
- Must have attained 30 college credits as determined by TITLE XLVIII, Florida Statutes, entitled "K-20 Education Code" in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, or related fields from an accredited college or university.
- Must successfully pass the incumbent physical assessment test ("IPAT") or have passed (as per OCFRD SOP Admin. 35-3.2C) the IPAT within the previous 12 months. If an employee fails the IPAT, he shall have an additional 90 days to pass, and if he passes, shall then be eligible for promotion.
Lieutenant candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for participating in the promotional process as specified by IAFF Contract.
Candidates must make the eligibility list as specified by the contract and then be selected by the Chief for promotion from the eligibility list.
All OCFRD personnel are expected to maintain a level of physical fitness consistent with their job assignment. |
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| Preferences |
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8/11/2014
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