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Vallen Distribution

Firefighter Division Chief

Vallen Distribution, Geismar, Louisiana, United States, 70734

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Position Summary

The Firefighter Division Chief

provides leadership, direction, and general administrative oversight to the Fire Department and employees responsible for fire protection and prevention and All Hazards disaster preparedness for the host site to which he/she is assigned. Provides leadership and participates in cooperative relationships and initiatives for both Vallen and the host site. Work involves significant engagement and public involvement with plant management as well as local fire, EMS, and public safety agencies. Works independently under general guidance from the Vallen Fire Chief or designee to ensure coordination of objectives and priorities of Vallen Safety Services and that of the host site. Supervises staff, directly or through assigned Assistant Fire Chief.

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Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the work of the Division Fire Department. Oversees all aspects of fire suppression, training, administration, emergency medical services, All Hazards disaster preparedness, and the Inspecting Testing and Maintenance schedule. Oversees the management of the day-to-day administration of the Department, including departmental structure and staffing, field operations, incident management, employee safety, quality control, records, and reporting. Develops and maintains a workforce committed to, and with highly developed competencies in, customer service, results orientation, and teamwork. Establishes rules for the Department that meet local applicable standards and regulations for fire/EMS/Emergency Management services. Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions and includes remaining stationary for extended periods of time. May be exposed to highly stressful situations and individuals who are irate or hostile. Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours and occasional overnight travel to conferences and training sessions required. Also involves working in the field to coordinate firefighting and emergency service activities as necessary. This position requires minimal to moderate physical exertion requirements. Provides for ongoing research into new approaches, technologies, and trends, and recommends. Subject to recall for fire or incident response as necessary, including short notice responses for critical events such as storms, natural disasters, or other emergencies. Maintaining staffing during these events is essential to ensure operational safety or to meet customer requests for increased personnel. Job Qualifications High School or GED required; Bachelor's in related field of study preferred or 6+ years of applicable direct experience and 5+ current certifications (manufacturer/state) in related field. Applicable experience should include: Firefighter II, IFSAC/ProBoard or NFPA 1081 equivalent Fire Officer IV, IFSAC/ProBoard Fire Inspector II, IFSAC/ProBoard Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) - preferred Hazardous Materials Technician Rope Rescue Training Confined Space Training Staff Management Responsibilities Direct supervisor of a department, section, unit or group involving responsibility for results in terms of cost, methods and personnel. Full accountability for hiring, discipline, discharge, performance appraisals, salary administration, etc. Working Conditions and Environment

Travel:

Yes, As needed for required training or continuing education courses and corporate meetings up to 15% Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to complete continuing education courses as required to keep all certifications and licenses current; if applicable, may be required to pass all test requirements for approval to work off-shore. May have travel requirements with limited advance notice. Occasionally requires long and varied hours. Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment; indoors and/or outdoors. Ability to work in dusty conditions. May work in hazardous environments and be required to follow safety precautions and use or wear appropriate safety equipment. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee may need to sit, stand, and walk; must be able to walk at a regular pace for up to 15 continuous minutes and work from a standing position for 8-10 hours. Must be able to bend, climb, and stoop as needed for access to equipment. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Must be able to climb stairwells up to 15 high and ascend/descend ladders up to 24 feet. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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