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State of Washington

DSHS SCC Fire Department Lieutenant

State of Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


McNeil Island Fire Department Lieutenant (Job Class: Assistant Fire Chief - Coalition)

The

Department of Social and Health Services

is seeking to hire a Fire Department Lieutenant to provide fire and emergency services at the

Special Commitment Center

(SCC) on McNeil Island. The work schedule is a modified Detroit, 8 shifts in a 27-day work cycle.Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Special Commitment Center staff ride a passenger boat between Steilacoom and McNeil Island. The boat/ferry trip is approximately 20 minutes each way.SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.Certified SCC Assistant Fire Chiefs are compensated an additional $10.00 per hour, over and above regular salary and benefits, for every hour engaged in giving instruction (hazardous materials and Motorboat Operator Certification Course) to or in receiving re-certification training.Some of what you’ll do

Protect life and property by directly engaging in:

Structural and wildland firefightingEmergency medical careMarine operationsHazardous materials response and mitigationHigh-angle and confined space rescue

Fire equipment and apparatus maintenance and facilities fire preventionOperate radio and other communication equipmentPrepare a variety of reports and recordsWash, clean, polish, and test equipment before and after useParticipate in drills, attend classes, and assist in the training of shift personnelPerform general station and grounds maintenance and minor repairsWho should apply?

Those with a current Washington State Emergency Medical Technician Certification.AndFour years of experience as a structural firefighter or above at a fire department involved in fire suppression activities.OrOne year of experience as a lieutenant or above at a fire department involved in fire suppression activities which includes experience as a training officer.OrA two-year degree in Fire Science.Desired

Ability to apply nationally recognized firefighting, emergency medical care, and rescue techniques to emergent and stressful situations while maintaining exceptional professionalism and courtesyAbility to exercise sound, independent judgment within established guidelinesAbility to concisely and effectively express ideas orally and in writingThis is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

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