Job Type:

Full-Time

Work Space

In person

Compensation

Salary: $96,755.44 DOE

About North Whidbey Fire and Rescue

The fire district's service area, on North Whidbey Island, is predominately rural and surrounds the City of Oak Harbor and NAS Whidbey Island. The district operates out of 7 fire stations, providing fire suppression, emergency medical, marine rescue and technical rescue services and responds to over 2500 calls annually.

Job Description

Under general direction, the battalion chief of training and safety carries out their responsibilities in accordance with North Whidbey Fire and Rescues (NWFR) mission, values, policies, procedures, and all local, state, and federal regulations.

This position involves administrative work in the performance and direction of activities to manage the district's training/safety program. Ensure that personnel are trained and competent to effectively and safely execute all responsibilities consistent with the district's policies and standard operating guidelines for emergency services delivery. The position serves on the command staff of the fire district and holds the rank of Battalion Fire Chief. This position requires the individual to perform the work outlined below in accordance with the highest legal and moral standards of this district. The philosophy of this individual must be one of public service, compromising their interest for the common good of the public.

This position typically involves a 42-hour work week, with a required duty chief rotation. Hours of work during the week may be flexed for weekend and evening work hours at training, community events, and other functions as necessary to meet the needs of the district. The Battalion Chief shall reside within the district boundaries within one year of the date of hire.

Travel is primarily local or regional during the business day, although some out-of-area overnight travel may be expected.

Application Process

• Complete an application form and submit with a cover letter, resume, and supplemental essay questions to North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, Human Resources Specialist at hradmin@nwfr.org or 770 NE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. The first review will be August 15th, 2025. An assessment will be scheduled after application review.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of exprience as a firefighter, three of those years as a fire lieutenant or higher.
• Incident Safety Officer
• IFSAC, NFPA or equivalent fire instructor II.
• IFSAC, NFPA or equivalent fire officer II, will. be required to be a fire officer III within one year of hire.
• Washington State EMT basic within one year of hire.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS), IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700, IS-800.
• Valid Washington state driver's license within one month of hire.
• Outstanding personal communications skills.
• Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office.
• The ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Washington State senior EMS instructor (SEI)
• AS, BS

Necessary Special Qualifications

Employees of this classification must, by virtue of their professional background, experiences, accomplishments, and perspectives, be compatible with the organizational culture and climate of North Whidbey Fire and Rescue.

Examples of Work Performed

• Instruct personnel in classroom and field settings.
• Serve as NWFR safety officer.
• Establish schedules and maintain effective OTEP and fire training programs for the district.
• Assist other program managers with their training issues.
• Assure that all training is conducted in accordance with WISHA regulations and if applicable NFPA standards.
• Assist in developing and writing district policies and standard operating guidelines.
• Develop a system to account for all district training equipment, to include maintaining any lending procedures.
• Manage and implement firefighter recruit training.
• Conduct and attend regularly scheduled training committee and safety committee meetings with district members to review district programs, services and progress.
• Coordinate training materials and equipment and ensure the training supplies and equipment are adequate and in good working order.
• Function as district safety officer, reviewing accident reports, and conducting accident investigations.
• Implement safety strategies to help avoid injuries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of fire district policies, rules, regulations and the ability to apply them to the job setting.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with both career and volunteer personnel within the district.
• Ability to project a positive image for the fire district. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with fellow employees and the public.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 100 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Supervision Recieved

The battalion chief of training and safety officer is expected to succeed with minimal supervision under the general guidance and direction of the fire chief. 

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue Employment Policy

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, the North Whidbey Fire and Rescue complies with all state laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The description of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements listed above is intended to be illustrative and is not intended to list all duties, responsibilities, and requirements that may be required for the performance of the job classification. Employees may be required to do all or some of the listed duties, or other related duties as needed by the district. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is also intended to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act