Description **Internal Recruitment only** This is a promotional opportunity available only to qualified City of Reno Fire Department applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
The City of Reno Fire Department is offering an exciting promotional opportunity for internal Fire personnel who are passionate about leadership and aligning to and supporting the department's mission, which emphasizes public health, safety, prevention, and education. Highly sought after candidates will be individuals who have demonstrated the ability to serve as a role model, live our values, and display dedication and pride in the outstanding customer service we provide. Battalion Chiefs plan, direct, supervise and participate in daily operations of station crews including both routine and emergency operations. They are responsible for balancing the distribution of resources to ensure effective and efficient emergency response for the community. Primary duties include administrative functions of various major department divisions, including Fire Administration, Emergency Operations, Fire Training, Facilities and Vehicle Maintenance, Public Education, Investigation and Code Enforcement. Required to exercises independent judgment and discretion at all times and is responsible for the direct supervision for multiple suppression company officers. Other responsibilities include developing goals and objectives and administering the budget. May be assigned other divisional level responsibilities to include limited supervision and coordination of other Battalion Chief duties and functions.
The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno .Examples of Essential Functions- Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan, direct, manage and participate in a variety of fire training, planning and prevention programs including fire suppression, prevention and emergency medical response activities.
- Manage the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies and priorities; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
- Assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Coordinate educational programs for schools, civic groups, public agencies, City and County representatives, law enforcement agencies and related groups; make presentations and promote fire protection services within the service area.
- Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
- Respond to questions and inquiries from the general public regarding Fire Department functions; investigate and resolve problems.
- Develop fire attack plans; respond to alarms; direct the proper deployment of resources at the scene of emergencies; and assume command of fire suppression activities and other emergency incidents.
- Oversees and participate in the development and administration of annual budgets; forecast needed funding for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
- Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; identify and pursue grant opportunities to supplement ongoing programs; and recommend modifications to existing programs, policies and procedures.
- Train, motivate and evaluate personnel; coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications must be by the date of examination (September 23, 2024). Experience: - Four years of increasingly responsible experience in policy development, personnel training and program management as a Suppression Captain with the City of Reno Fire Department.
Or - Three years of increasingly responsible experience in policy development, personnel training and program management as a Suppression Captain and one year as a Training Captain with the City of Reno Fire Department.
Education: - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
License: Supplemental Information To Apply: Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at
www.reno.gov/jobs by September 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.
If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.
Battalion Chief Application Preparation: Applications are to be prepared completely in a professional manner. Applications must show a clear and progressive work history with correct employment dates and a brief description of the tasks performed.
Applicants must submit a copy of a diploma, official/unofficial transcripts, or a certified letter from the university verifying completion of the requirements for a Bachelor's degree by the examination date (September 23, 2024).Examination Process:Assessment Center will be conducted during the week of September 23, 2024 weighted at 100% of the final grade. Each candidate will be scheduled for only one of the exam dates. Once scheduled, we are unable to reschedule candidates for a different examination date or time.
An optional candidate orientation will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Candidates must pass each of the assessment exercises to obtain a passing final grade for the entire examination process.Notification:Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.
Testing Accommodation: We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform the Chief Examiner by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:On promotional examinations (Rule VIII, Section 9), in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, a classified employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.
Seniority Points:Reno Fire Department uniformed employees shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:
For each full year of continuous (cumulative if separation was for layoff) service completed after current minimum qualifications eligibility, up to a maximum of fifteen years ............0.2 points per year.
Note: Battalion Chief seniority point calculation begins at the fourth year when eligibility for meeting the four year minimum service qualification and the required level of education have been met. (Seniority points are not calculated from the year of hire and are only calculated for an entire year of employment, not portions or fractions of a year.)
Appointment and Certification:Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.
Questions and Updates: Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov .
The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.
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Closing Date/Time: 9/2/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
