Fire Safety Officer Lieutenant

JOB SUMMARY

The Fire Safety Officer

• Lieutenant - serves as a supervising company officer for Fire & Emergency Services personnel and operations. May perform as an Initial Incident Commander until relieved. Assist with daily operations of the department. Performs other duties as assigned. JOB DUTIES: 5%
• Administrative: Supervises subordinate personnel to fulfill the department mission; delivers department training initiatives, implements the department shift staffing and response model. Supervises fire safety prevention education and occupancy pre-incident planning program. Assumes the role of the shift supervisor in the absence of the incumbent. This position will be required to work special event standby for fire and EMS operations. 75%
• Emergency Response: Perform fire and emergency services response operations duties; develop and maintain cognitive knowledge and psycho motor skills proficiency through application, professional development, knowledge of department Standard Operating Guidelines and applicable regulations, training and physical fitness as a firefighter, medical technician, fire safety educator, and hazardous material and rescue technician. Assist with training and supervision of subordiante 10%
• Supervisory: Supervises data collection, compliance and quality improvement through direct entry and review of records management system entries; supervises company level incident response through NIMS-ICS as a company resource leader by developing and implement tactical plans as designated; may serve as initial incident commander as required until relieved. 10%
• Management: Supervises compliance with required OSHA programs: Fire Brigade clearance, respiratory protection, exposure control program, maintains incumbent compliance. Maintains EMS certification and medical control sponsorship as required. Completes individual special projects in a timely manner. JOB CODE: JC85 EMPLOYEE TYPE: Regular FTE Staff Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's Degree and management and supervisory fire prevention or fire-fighting experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions. BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Stand for Prolonged Period: 10% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 5% Walk or move about: 10% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 10% Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 10% Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 10% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 10% Recognize or inspect visually: 10% Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 10% Extends hands or arms in any direction: 5% Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: 5% Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 5% WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to heat or cold: 10% Exposure to dust/fumes: 5% Wet and/or humid: 5% Noise: 5% Vibration: 5% Mechanical hazards: 5% Chemical hazards: 5% Electrical hazards: 5% Radiant hazards: 5% Burn hazards: 10% Overnight travel: 5% Exposure to bio-hazards (i.

e. blood, bodily fluids): 20% WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours: 53 COMPENSATION INFORMATION: Expected Salary Range $58,854.00 - $89,667.60 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL: Essential Support

• In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is necessary to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call. JOB LOCATION: Clemson, SC APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. MILITARY AND VETERAN: Military Equivalency : Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or issues. CLOSING STATEMENT: Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.