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Battalion Chief JOB NO. 17-017 City of Manhattan Beach invites applications for the position of Battalion Chief It is the mission of the Manhattan Beach Fire Department to preserve life, property, and the environment through decisive action, strong leadership, teamwork, and dedicated community partnerships. Our Community anhattan Beach, the city of “Sun, Sand, and M Sea” is a vibrant, engaged community, located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. The City of Manhattan Beach population (35,726) offers residents a pleasant, peaceful living environment as well as easy access to the many recreational activities available in Southern California. Manhattan Beach is truly a wonderful and cosmopolitan place to live, but maintains the warmth of a small quaint town atmosphere, far removed from the stress of typical urban life. Within its 3.89 square miles encompass an impressive array of housing, recreation, public service, and transportation opportunities. In addition to its popular coastline, the community is home to large numbers of Tourist and family-oriented events, such as Manhattan Beach Open volleyball, the International Surf Festival, Hometown Fair, Concerts in the Park, Pumpkins Races, and Holiday Fireworks to name a few. The City also has an award winning school district that has attained national recognition. The Manhattan Beach Unified School District has five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school that serve the community. Our Fire Department he Manhattan Beach Fire Department’s responsibilities include fire T suppression, emergency medical services, emergency preparedness, public education, fire inspections, plan checks, permits and code enforcement. The Fire Department consists of two fire stations and thirty career Firefighters who are trained to provide the highest level of fire, medical and rescue assistance. The firefighters work a 48/96 work schedule. That means two 24-hours shifts or days in a row followed by 96-hours or four days off. Each shift begins at 8:00 AM and end at 8:00 AM the following day. This schedule averages a 56-hour workweek. We are a three-platoon department, and each firefighter is assigned to one of three shifts, A, B, or C Shift. The stations are staffed 365 days a year. The Manhattan Beach Fire Department has a constant staffing policy that requires staffing nine firefighters per shift; a Battalion Chief, two Fire Captains, two Fire Apparatus Engineers, and four Firefighters. All firefighters below the rank of Battalion Chief are required to be Los Angeles County licensed paramedics. Our Ideal Candidate he Manhattan Beach Fire Department is seeking a skilled leader with technical expertise, T communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in project and time management for their new Battalion Chief. A successful candidate will be an inspirational and engaged leader who creates a sense of unity through a shared common vision and by way of trust, credibility, collaboration, and teamwork. An involved, supportive, and progressive management style with excellent strategy and tactical skills are necessary. Additionally an inclusive and modern approach to leadership, which incorporates training, development, and mentorship within the organizational culture, is also a requirement. Strong administrative, finance, and budget management skills are highly desirable. The ideal candidate will possess a good knowledge of fire services including: suppression, prevention, training, emergency management, and emergency medical services. Reinforcing regional partnerships with neighboring South Bay cities will be another area of importance within the Department’s immerging strategic plan. For more detailed of Battalion Chief’s essential job functions, please visit City website. Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree from an accredited college in fire science or a related field is required. Bachelor’s Degree is highly desirable. Five (5) years of experience as a Firefighter or Fire Engineer is required with two (2) years of full- time sworn experience at the rank of Fire Captain, Chief Officer or above and be currently employed in that position. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 trainings are required. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: Completion of California State Fire Marshal Chief Officer Certification within 24 months of appointment. Completion of current educational requirements for CICCS (California Incident Command Certificate System) Strike Team Leader within 12 months of appointment. Valid Class C California driver’s license with acceptable driving record and proof of auto insurance in compliance with the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy standards is required. Be available to work extended hours and shifts and be available for call-back status for and during emergencies. As a condition of appointment, candidates appointed to this classification who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree will agree to a career development plan set by the Fire Chief prior to appointment. In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State. Compensation & Benefits he monthly salary range is $ 11,452—$14,898. Placement within the range depends T upon qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Benefits provided to management confidential employees include but not limited to: Retirement - CalPERS 3% @ 55 for “Classic” Uniform Allowance - Up to $600 per year participants. New members or returning Health Insurance - CalPERS Medical and members with break of service greater than 6 Delta Dental Plans available; City contribution months shall be awarded at 2.7% @ 57 for medical coverage for employee and formula. Members pay 9%of of contribution. dependents at 95% of the PERSChoice City does not participate in Social Security. premium level plus additional $70 per month General Leave - 312 hours annually, for dental coverage or cash back; City paid increasing to 360 hours after 5 years and 416 vision plan for employees and eligible hours after 10 years; including 123 hours per dependents. year in lieu of paid holidays Life Insurance - City paid benefit of 1.5 times Deferred Compensation - ICMA-RC 457 annual base salary up to a maximum of plan available. $500,000. Education Incentive - Up to 15% Long-Term Disability - City paid Auto Allowance - $200 per month Wellness Program - On-site fitness Center Application & Selection Process o be considered for this opportunity, candidates must submit a City T Employment Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, AND required Certificates by Friday, February 23, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Applications are accepted on-line, by mail or in person at Human Resources Department, 1400 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Facsimiles, photocopies of application, electronic email, and postmarks will not be accepted. Following the final filing date, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. Candidates must successfully pass each examination component to be placed on the eligible list. The testing process tentatively will take place on March 9, 12 & 13, 2018. Candidates selected to participate will be notified of specifics at a later date. The City of Manhattan Beach is an equal opportunity employer. If you need special assistance with the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at (310) 802-5258. NOTE: A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment medical exam. Provisions of this announcement do not constitute a contract, express, or implied, and any provisions contained in JOB NO. 17-017 this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. .
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