Position Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Seattle City Light is hiring a Fire Brigade Chief at the Skagit Hydroelectric Project. The Skagit Hydroelectric Project is located approximately 125 miles northeast of Seattle in Newhalem, WA. Over the past 50+ years the Skagit Hydroelectric Project has maintained a Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service to provide emergency medical and firefighting services for the communities of Diablo and Newhalem, visitors to the North Cascade National Park, as well as responding to the needs of the generation facilities and a City Light staff of eighty-five. The Fire Brigade Chief would be responsible for ensuring adherence to federal, state and local standards, Skagit standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and to lead the volunteer fire brigade which currently consists of sixteen volunteers. This position will report to the Skagit Maintenance Manager.

Job Responsibilities

Here Is More About What You’ll Be Doing

Serve as Fire Brigade Chief. The Skagit Fire Brigade currently consists of sixteen volunteer firefighters comprised of SCL staff.
Fire prevention services including developing and implementing fire prevention inspection operating procedures for all of the Skagit Hydroelectric Project facilities.
Create SOP’s for the four power plants, rope rescue, ambulance services, and shipyard operations. Plan and develop reporting and evaluating systems and metrics to measure results, analyze data, and prepare statistical and narrative reports.
Monitor medical certification requirements and training for the fire brigade. In conjunction with Human Resources, identify, schedule and maintain training records for all required or mandated training.
Prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports. Document fire apparatus repairs; perform weekly and monthly fire equipment inspections.
Develop emergency vehicle response specifications.
Attend local Fire Chief’s meetings and report back.
Serve as lead Instructor for CPR, First Aid, NDPA Fire, FireWise, Asbestos Awareness, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), EVIP/EVAP, Proficiency training.
Perform inspections and monitor eye wash stations, semi-annual personal protective equipment (PPE), automated external defibrillator (AED), First Aid Stations, annual self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) testing, fire extinguisher inspections and maintenance at all Skagit facilities.
Monitor compliance requirements such as rubber goods testing, hot stick testing, overhead crane inspections, ladder inspections, wire rope inspections, sling inspections, etc.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, or a closely related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Experience: Two years’ experience in program planning, writing, research, or in interpreting fire and building codes.

Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

Experience leading a fire brigade or volunteer fire department
Fire Training Academy Certification
Firefighter Certification
First Aid Responder
Experience maintaining a wide range of safety equipment
Experience developing and delivering safety-related and/or fire prevention training programs
Experience developing statistical reports and performing program-level analyses using metrics
Demonstrated ability to interpret federal, state and municipal rules, regulations and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $48.44 to $56.39 per hour.

Application Process

Please Submit The Following With Your Online Application

A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
Failure to provide the above mentioned attachments may result in removal from consideration*

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers

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