Fire Captain
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Job Location:
Montgomery, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 78166 - 125434
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**
Nature of Work
Thisis skilled supervisory work directing fire company operations in theSuppression Division supervising medic personnel in the Fire MedicDivision or supervising Arson Inspection or Training Division activities. Captains may exercise direct command over anumber of Firefighters Sergeants Fire Medics and division Lieutenants in anassigned company and are responsible for enforcing department rulesregulations policies procedures and common practices to include ensuring theproper maintenance and safe operation of apparatus and equipment conducttraining activities and medical operations. The Fire Captain is alsoresponsible for instructing subordinates in accepted and safe firefightingmedical arson investigation training and/or inspection methods andprocedures. A Captain receives general supervision from a District Chief orAssistant Chief.
Minimum Qualifications
(Allpositions): Must have one (1) year of experience and allminimum qualifications of a Lieutenant and be currently employed at thePS3 Level in the Montgomery Fire/Rescue to be eligible to take the promotionaltest and be eligible for the promotion. Additional requirements includeInstructor II state certification Fire Officer II and a current EMT IIIParamedic State License.
Special Requirements
NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY CERTIFICATION:Mustcomplete R308 Natural and Man-made Disasters within 24 months after promotionfor all Captain positions.
FIRE CAPTAIN DIVISION REQUIREMENTS:
INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU:Musthave obtained Fire Investigator certification from the Alabama Fire enroll and obtain certification by the Alabama Peace Officers Standardsand Training Commission (APOSTC) within 12 months after promotion or transfer;complete R206 Fire Investigation; Essentials within 12 months; and completeR0790 Fire Investigation: Case Preparation and Testimony within 24 months afterpromotion or transfer.
INSPECTIONS BUREAU:Must have obtained Fire Inspectorcertification from the Alabama Fire College within 12 months after promotion ortransfer. Must complete R0671 Managing of Fire Prevention Programs within 24months after promotion or transfer;complete R390 Fire InspectionPrinciples I within 24 months; and complete R391 Fire Inspection Principles IIwithin 36 months after promotion or transfer.
Kind of Examination
How to apply:
Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Boards Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Purpose of examination:
The purpose of the exam is to establish an employment register to fill any vacancies for the classification that may occur over the life of the register. If there are less than five qualified applicants an examination will not be administered. All candidates will be placed on the employment list.
Examination dates:
All exercises of the selection procedure for the classification are tentatively scheduled forFebruary 23 and 24 2026. Qualified candidates who apply to compete in the selection process will be notified in writing via email of specific dates times and locations at which to appear for the selection process.
Examination orientation:
An orientation session will be held to familiarize candidates with the examination. All qualifying candidates will have the opportunity to attend a session. The sessions will be heldFebruary 11 and:00am each dayat the Montgomery Personnel Board 27 Madison Avenue. You do not have to attend both orientation session is not mandatory. A candidate orientation guide will be distributed at the meeting. If you do not attend the orientation you may obtain a guide after the date of the orientation at the front desk of the Montgomery Personnel Board.
Examination description:
The competitive examination process will consist of four types of exercises. These exercises include a Role Play Exercise Tactical Exercise Training Exercise and Administrative Exercise. Verbal exercises will be recorded. All exercises will be scored by panels of Fire Department experts at a later date.
Performance dimensions
The exam has been designed to measure the knowledge skills and abilities which are important for a Captain to possess on the first day of the job. Those knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) which were judged by subject matter experts to be important and which are amenable to testing have been grouped together into areas of similarity to form performance dimensions. It is these six dimensions upon which the assessment has been based.
The following information provides a description of these dimensions. More detailed information about the exercises weights and KSAs underlying each performance dimension will be provided at the Candidate Orientation and in the Candidate Information Guide which will be distributed at the orientation. If you do not wish to attend the orientation you may pick up a copy of the Candidate Information Guide from the Montgomery Personnel Board after the date of the orientation.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE (TK)
The extent to which one demonstrates an understanding of technical knowledge and skill required to perform or evaluate the job to include department operations rules regulations procedures and common practices such as incident command procedures tactics for fire suppression operations and proper training methods.
SUPERVISING/MONITORING/DIRECTING (SUP)
The process of personnel supervision leading coaching and counseling evaluation assisting delegating and guiding subordinates.
JUDGMENT/DECISION-MAKING (J/D-M)
The extent to which one possesses the skill of identifying problems securing relevant information and identifying possible causes and solutions to problems and making quick and effective decisions.
HUMAN RELATIONS (HR)
This dimension includes the ability to interact with subordinates supervisors in an effective manner to include listening and accepting feedback from subordinates or supervisors using tact and demonstrating consideration of the feelings and needs of others.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (OC)
The extent to which one can give an oral presentation and communicate on a one-on-one basis by listening and responding speaking effectively communicating at the audience level and using non-verbal communication to enhance oral communications.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (WC)
The extent to which one expresses ideas policies writing through thoroughness conciseness and accuracy of information. Also proper grammar spelling and punctuation will be evaluated in terms of whether or not they meet the department standards.
Disqualification from competition
The Montgomery Personnel Board and/or expert shall disqualify an applicant or candidate from competition upon determination that:
1. The application was not received by the filing deadline.
2. The applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications specified in the announcement.
3. The candidate fails to appear at the announced time and place for testing.
4. The candidate is found to be cheating. Cheating involves any attempt by an individual or group to enhance test scores by means other than actual knowledge or ability including but not limited to efforts to give or receive information about the test content or correct responses before after or during a test.
Examples of cheating during a test would be:
a) attempting to gain access to the test under false pretenses
b) failing to follow instructions given by the test administrators or proctors
c) talking to another candidate during the test
d) removing or attempting to remove test materials from the test site
e) leaving the testing room holding room or other location without permission from the test administrator
f) attempting to use notes handheld computers or calculators when instructed not to
g) looking at anothers test paper or answer sheet
h) working on a test section after time has been called
i) giving or receiving test information to or from another person
The Montgomery Personnel Board may not exercise discretion in waiving these requirements for qualification except as may be required by law in connection with military personnel called to active duty.
The Montgomery Personnel Board will provide written notification of the disqualification and the reason for disqualification to the applicant or candidate within five (5) days from the determination of the disqualifying circumstance.
Additional Information
This position is open only to Montgomery Fire/Rescue employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.
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