Lieutenant Inspections
Job Location:
Humble, TX - USA
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Job Summary
- Position Description
Position Overview:
The Lieutenant position is a critical leadership and operational supervisory role within the Harris County Fire Marshals Office (HCFMO) Prevention Bureau. Lieutenants serve as the direct link between Captains Sergeants and field personnel and are responsible for ensuring that organizational expectations policies operational priorities and performance standards are consistently carried out within their assigned area.
The purpose of the Lieutenant position is to provide effective day-to-day leadership while maintaining the operational readiness technical competency professionalism and accountability of assigned personnel. Lieutenants are expected to identify problems develop solutions communicate effectively through the chain of command and ensure assigned teams accomplish established goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Supervision:
- Provide high-level supervision and leadership to multiple teams resources and personnel within the HCFMO.
- Ensure that daily and long-term objectives are met.
- Operational Coordination:
- Oversee and manage the activities related to the Agency through effective resource management deployment and support in alignment with HCFMO policies procedures and strategic goals.
- Strategic Planning:
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans to improve operational efficiency personnel development and public safety initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align team activities with the agencys goals.
- Incident Management:
- Manage applicable HCFMO services at emergency incidents and assigned non-emergency events as needed.
- Coordinate response teams collaborate with other emergency services and ensure the safety of personnel and the public.
- Administrative Oversight:
- Manage and oversee all reporting record-keeping and documentation for multiple teams.
- Ensure compliance with deadlines legal requirements and internal policies.
- Budget Management:
- Assist in budget planning and management for respective branches or units.
- Ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively within the budget constraints.
- Policy and Procedure Development:
- Assist in the development review and implementation of HCFMO policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards across all units.
- Training and Development:
- Develop and implement training programs to improve the technical and leadership capabilities of Sergeants and other team members.
- Ensure personnel are up to date with relevant certifications and training.
- Community Engagement and Public Relations:
- Represent the HCFMO at public meetings community events and other engagements.
- Work with the public to promote fire safety prevention and awareness campaigns.
- Performance Management:
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of Sergeants and other subordinate staff.
- Provide feedback recommend promotions and handle disciplinary actions when necessary.
Other Duties:- Perform other duties as assigned that align with HCFMO policies procedures and strategic vision.The duties listed above are not meant to limit the assignment of work nor should they be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed or list all duties that may be performed temporarily outside an employees normal line of work.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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- Leadership and Supervision:
Education Training and Experience:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- TCFP Fire Inspector I and II.
- TCFP Plans Examiner.
- NIMS ICSand 800.
- No criminal history that would prevent commissioning or continued employment.
- Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HCFMO Prevention Bureau operations policies procedures and applicable fire and life-safety codes.
- Candidates who possess a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer License or higher will be subject to additional position requirements.
Additional Position Requirements:
Candidates who possess a TCOLE Basic Peace Officer License or higher will be subject to additional position requirements (FM Lieutenant LE)
- All applicants selected to advance will be requiredto complete the TCOLE Personal History StatementandBackground Investigation Authorizationforms before moving forward.
Valid Texas Drivers License.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Leadership & Supervision
Program Development & Management
Budget Insight & Management
Evaluation & Feedback
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Senior-Level Decision-Making
Mentoring & Development
Interpersonal Skills
Technical Presentation Knowledge & Skills
Critical Incident Response
Situational Awareness
Knowledge in various areas relevant to the HCFMO
Possess a valid drivers license State of Texas Class C
Knowledge of Incident Management such as the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and within one year proof of completion of ICSand 800
Ability to maintain confidentiality discretion and sound judgment always.
Knowledgeable on all local state and federal rules and regulations.
NOTICE:Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for any Felony and any Class A Misdemeanor.
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor if within the previous 10 years.
- Open arrest for any criminal offense. (Felony or Misdemeanor)
- Family Violence conviction.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.
Education and Experience:
- Associate Degree with appropriate fire service fire prevention code enforcement emergency management public safety or related professional experience; ORBachelors Degree with appropriate fire service fire prevention code enforcement emergency management public safety or related professional experience.
- Successful experience functioning in a supervisory or team-leadership capacity.
- Participation in ICC NFPA SBC TCFP or similar committees.
- Incident Management Team Experience.
- Public Information Officer experience.
- Program or project management experience.
- Experience developing or delivering technical training.
- Experience developing personnel through mentoring coaching or formal field training programs.
- Experience representing HCFMO before stakeholders County departments community organizations or professional groups.
- Experience representing an agency before stakeholders elected officials public meetings or professional organizations.
- Participation in ICC NFPA SBC TCFP or similar committees.
- Incident Management Team Experience.
- Public Information Officer experience.
- Program or project management experience.
- Experience developing or delivering technical training.
- Experience developing personnel through mentoring coaching or formal field training programs.
- Experience representing HCFMO before stakeholders County departments community organizations or professional groups.
- Experience representing an agency before stakeholders elected officials public meetings or professional organization
- TCFP Advanced Fire Inspector or higher.
- TCOLE Basic Peace Officer or higher.
- TCFP Instructor.
- TCFP Fire Investigator.
- NIMS ICS 300 400
- ICC certifications.
- NICET certifications
- Currently holds the rank of Sergeant or higher within HCFMO.
All FMO personnel are expected to maintain high standards of excellence when representing the department in any county-related activity. No personnel shall act or behave privately or in an official capacity in such a manner as to bring discredit upon themselves or the Department. Personnel shall obey all federal state and local laws.
Staff members are expected to conduct themselves as professionals.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday - Friday Weekends (if necessary)
The normal workweek is 40 hours; however the job is subject to flex time after-hours night holiday and weekend work possibly without prior notice.
Work requires assignments to be performed during normal administrative hours and may be requested to work overtime and weekends for special program events.
Salary:
$47.55 - $66.57 Hourly
Depends on Qualifications Or subject to HCFMO LE PayScale if applicable.
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Light Work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force.
- The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Potentially required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to various hazards
Location:
2318 Atascocita Rd Humble TX 77396
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
