Fire Lieutenant-Safety/Training Officer

Chatham Emergency Services is accepting applications for the position of Fire Lieutenant Safety / Training Officer. See attached job description for full requirements of the position. Candidates must apply online, and attach copies of documents / minimum certifications at time of application to be considered. Upon receipt of your complete application, further information regarding the testing process will be sent to the email address provided on your application. The testing process requires successful completion of a written exam, physical agility test, and oral interview.

Position Overview: Under the direction of the Fire Safety and Training Captain, the Fire Lieutenant assigned as a shift Fire Safety / Training Officer is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and delivery of all assigned training and safety programs. Duties include but are not limited to curriculum and program development; coordinating and delivery of initial certification training, continuing education, and competency evaluations for fire personnel; conducts classroom, field instructions and drills; maintains training records; respond to emergency incidents as the fire safety officer; investigate all occupational injuries, illness, exposures, and fatalities or accidents involving department vehicles, equipment or facilities; inspect facilities, apparatus/vehicles, personal protective equipment, and equipment to ensure compliance with occupational and manufacturer health and safety standards; observe fire and EMS operations to ensure compliance with national standards, protocols, and best practices and recommend corrections to inconsistencies; manage other assigned programs and projects.

Who should apply: We are searching for experienced and driven fire service professionals with a passion to make a real difference in the lives of others. Our goal is to cultivate a highly motivated, effective, and diverse workforce to meet the emergency services needs of Chatham County. If you desire to be part of something bigger than yourself then step up to the challenge and apply today...

Salary will be commensurate with years of experience, licenses, and certifications. Starting salary of candidates meeting the minimum requirements is $48,263.00. After successful completion of CES' Fire Lieutenant - Safety / Training Officer qualifications, the salary will increase to $51,263.00. Additional years of paid firefighter experience will receive additional compensation at 0.5% per year up to $53,089.00.

Any additionally requested documents are to be submitted either email, postal service or in person to:

Tiffany Stewart, Human Resource Director

Chatham Emergency Services

1399 Dean Forest Road

Savannah, GA 31405

Please note that once your documents are reviewed for candidate eligibility, you will be contacted by the Human Resources Department to schedule new hire testing:

Test Information:

Written Exam Dates: General aptitude online examination is sent to the candidate via email

Physical Agility Test and Interview: 03/03/2021

Fire Officer Assessment Center: TBD

Medical Assessment:

NFPA 1582 physical assessment and medical exam: TBD

Background checks are completed on all applicants of Chatham Emergency Services.

Immediate disqualifiers are as follows:

Motor Vehicle Reports:

- DUI / DWI charge with deposition of nolo contender, conviction or plea within the past 3-5 years.

- Driver license suspensions within the past 3 years (except for Insurance Cancellation)

- Multiple Speeding Tickets within the past 2 years

- Multiple accidents within the past 2 years

- Reckless Driving within the past 2 years

- Vehicular homicide or hit and run charge/arrest

- Fleeing or attempting to elude the police charge/arrest

Background Investigations

Applicants must undergo an extensive national background investigation. Applicants are finger-printed and in accordance with the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC), applicants for uniformed firefighting positions must not have:

- Pending Criminal cases

- Convictions, nolo contendere or pleas involving sexual offense or Domestic Violence Act offenses

- Felony convictions and nolo contendere or pleas involving felony arrests (within last 10 years)

- Multiple misdemeanors within the past 3 years

- Serious misdemeanor convictions, nolo contendere, or pleas within the past 3 years

- Criminal Convictions Records within the State of Georgia or nationwide during the past 10 years will be reviewed.

For all non-English speaking candidates, we can assist you per written request. If you need additional resources services send a request to the Human Resources via email (hr@chathames.org) no later than 7 business days prior to the testing date. During this time, we will provide a written English comprehension examination that test your ability to read and understand English. Upon successful completion of this exam, we will provide you the written examination and/or resources per written request.

Chatham is an EEO & Drug-Free Workplace Employer

Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

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