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Fire Chief
Fire Department
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The City of Roanoke Rapids is seeking an experienced fire service professional to be our next Fire Chief to perform complex managerial and public safety work planning, organizing and directing the emergency and non-emergency activities and staff of the Fire Department.
An employee in this class plans, organizes and manages a variety of departmental activities to include fire suppression, training, public education, emergency medical response, hazardous materials response, emergency management response, and fire prevention in protecting the lives and property of citizens. Work includes establishing a vision of excellence in customer service and emergency response readiness and performing long range planning for programming, facilities, staff, technology and equipment needs. The Chief manages the department staff; prepares and monitors the budget; plans and evaluates work operations; evaluates the need of new equipment, stations and programs; directs the hiring, training and performance management of personnel; and ensures a program of fire prevention, inspections and fire investigations. The employee attends major incident response and may take command at the site; consequently, skills must be maintained in the use of firefighting and fire equipment operation. The employee is subject to hazards associated with firefighting including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as high heat, chemicals and in proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current and working in high places. Employee may be exposed to atmospheric conditions and blood borne pathogens, may be required to wear a respirator, and may be required to work in close quarters. Considerable judgement and expertise is required in directing departmental activities. Work is performed under the general administrative supervision of the City Manager and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning quality and effectiveness of fire and rescue work.
Job Duties:
- Plans, organizes and directs departmental operations and establishes overall departmental policies on fire prevention and suppression and related matters; develops short and long range goals
- Manages staff to assure effective firefighting operations and to maintain sufficient level of preparedness and training; performs the hiring, promotion, discipline and evaluation of department employees; ensures high levels of training, teamwork, motivation and performance
- Analyzes personnel, property and operations of the department; implements action on such information in order to improve departmental operations; regulates and balances workload; reviews work objectives and expectations
- Prepares budget projections of anticipated expenditures and needs; assigns personnel and equipment; evaluates the need for the repair of existing or the purchase of new apparatus and requisitions equipment and supplies; ensures proper maintenance of facilities and equipment; identifies technology needs and ensures efficient utilization
- Participates with City Management and other federal, state and local officials in planning for long range needs for stations, equipment and staffing and in planning for all types of emergency response; coordinates construction of facilities with architects, contractors and others
- Prepares and reviews operations and administrative reports
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships, agreements and protocol for administering contract and mutual aid agreements
- Works with local and state officials in emergency operations planning, emergency medical response coordination, hazard mitigation planning, and related programs; participates with other agencies in various training and security activities
- Ensures the development of new or modification of existing policies, procedures, and/or standards
- Performs or oversees emergency management planning for response, mitigation, and recovery
- May respond to major alarms and calls; may assume command at fire scenes; monitor departmental personnel
- Ensures necessary and accurate records and data are established and maintained for reporting and management decision making
- Provides public speaking engagements to civic groups, schools and other organizations to promote citizen cooperation and understanding fire service programs
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of fire service management, and skill in their application
- Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting, emergency medical response, hazardous materials mitigation, and fire prevention practices and methods
- Thorough knowledge of National Fire Protection Association Codes and references as well as all applicable standards and guides
- Thorough knowledge of the laws and ordinances which pertain to fire prevention and control
- Thorough knowledge of the City's personnel, budgeting and purchasing policies and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of modern and effective management principles and practices including leadership, motivation, communications, retention, team building, discipline and performance coaching/ evaluation
- Knowledge of the types of industrial and commercial operations in the City and the potential fire hazards; knowledge of the hazards common to the various types of construction and the storage of flammable materials and explosives
- Knowledge of the use of technology, equipment and apparatus in the functions managed
- Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, customer service excellence and meeting facilitation
- Ability to perform long range planning for capital needs of the department
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports analyzing departmental operations and to develop and manage a departmental budget
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to effectively supervise and evaluate the work of staff, and to motivate, communicate, counsel and otherwise establish high morale and productivity
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and react effectively in emergency situations, and to maintain good physical condition
- Ability to speak effectively before a group, to deal tactfully and firmly with the public, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Typical Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from a college or university with a degree in fire science, public administration or related field, advanced courses and seminars in fire administration and management
Experience: A minimum of twelve (12) years of firefighting/ fire prevention experience with progressively increasing responsibilities in administrative or supervisory experience including at least four (4) years in a supervisory/ management role
OR an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
Other requirements: Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license and primary residence is located within a reasonable distance to Roanoke Rapids within the first twelve (12) months of employment
TO APPLY:
Please submit a letter of interest, resume and completed City of Roanoke Rapids fire department application to the City of Roanoke Rapids Human Resources Department.
Position is open until filled; however, first review of resumes will occur no later than September 26, 2025.
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Firefighter Applicant Pool
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The City of Roanoke Rapids is accepting Firefighter applications to establish an eligibility list (applicant pool) from which selections will be made as positions become available.
An employee in this position performs general fire fighting work including but not limited to preparing equipment for responding to fire calls, fighting fires, fire salvage and equipment/ fire vehicle maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be of good character, be in good physical condition and pass a drug test
- Must be high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- Must have or be able to obtain a North Carolina or Virginia Class B driver's license
- Must have WorkKeys Silver Certificate (or higher) | Contact Halifax Community College for more information (252-536-6393)
- Firefighter experience preferred but not required
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Provides responses to fires and emergency calls; participates in hazardous material response and prevention programs.
- Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fire including rescue, entry, ventilation and salvage work.
- Performs routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including washing and waxing trucks, checking batteries, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hoses, inspecting hose and hose connections, etc.
- Participates in continuing education training programs.
- Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority.
- Attends in-service classes to maintain current knowledge of fire suppression and emergency medical technology.
- Participate in physical trainings.
Applicants MUST Submit a City of Roanoke Rapids FIRE Application
Applicant Pool Applications Are Accepted Year Round
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Police Officer (Certified)
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- Must be able to furnish documentary evidence showing the applicant has met the educational requirement for the criminal justice field of expected employment
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for 1-2 years
- Possession of a valid driver's license with an active and consecutive 3-year satisfactory verifiable driving history
- Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the North Carolina Training & Standards Commission
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Patrol streets by foot or in police vehicle; examine premises including unoccupied residences and businesses; detect unusual conditions; maintain surveillance and observation of stolen cars, missing persons, suspects; report public safety issues such as dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights or other hazardous conditions
- Respond to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; complete calls by assessing true nature of situation and taking applicable measures to resolve situation
- Investigate traffic accidents, issue traffic citations, direct traffic and participate in other emergency operations
- Serve warrants; apprehend and process criminal suspects and transport to magistrate and/or County detention facility
- Prepares records and reports of activity
- Advises the public on laws and ordinances
Position open until filled
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Police Support Specialist
Police Department
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An employee in this class is responsible for a variety of administrative, customer service and records management work in the police department. Work involved providing customer service to visitors at the front desk, answering the department telephone, addressing inquiries and routing calls to appropriate personnel, processing report requests, responding to emails from other agencies and City staff, entering and retrieving data from computer systems and databases, preparing deposits, processing incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring that subpoenas are served on officers, completing wanted person DCI validations, assisting with departmental events, providing security to confidential and sensitive documents, and providing clerical support for department staff and operations. Work requires the ability to operate specialized law enforcement software packages. Work also requires accuracy and attention to detail and handling sensitive and confidential administrative matters. The employee is expected to have a good understanding of the department and its services to respond to inquiries, including some technical knowledge about legal requirements. Work is performed under general supervision of the Patrol Captain and is evaluated through observation, records and reports, quality and accuracy of work completed and public feedback.
Job Duties (include but are not limited to):
- Provides customer service requiring considerable knowledge of the department's services, regulations and procedures; answers incoming calls to the police department and greets visitors; often handles the inquiries independently.
- Provides information to the public and other agencies related to law enforcement records.
- Processes, copies and disseminates incident reports and traffic accident reports for the public; accepts payments and issues receipts for reports.
- Operates the DCI terminal to obtain driving records, criminal record information, licenses and vehicle registration data for case files; performs monthly validations.
- Receives, reviews, processes and distributes incoming DCI messages.
- Compiles and documents various statistics and data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Ensures that all subpoenas are served on officers in a timely manner.
- Maintains confidentiality and security of highly sensitive information, files and records.
- Provides departmental administrative support such as document production, processing, sorting and distributing mail, managing petty cash; notarizing documents; scanning and files documents; maintaining files and records.
- Researches records as necessary and required; handles information confidentially and in accordance with laws and operating procedures.
- Utilizes local, state and federal records management computer system to query, enter or retrieve records and data.
- Receives and processes payments for records requests for police, crash and arrest report requests; calculates and prepares deposits.
- Receives, screens and routes documents and other materials to appropriate individuals.
- Participates in the planning and coordinating department and City events.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of the department's mission, functions, regulations and practices.
- Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations and procedures for custody, storage, tracking and handling of law enforcement records.
- Considerable knowledge of modern office procedures and related office information technology equipment, software and peripherals.
- Working knowledge of basic police terminology.
- Working knowledge of the DCI system.
- Skill in processing, maintaining and preparing a variety of records and reports.
- Skill in teamwork, customer service excellence and collaborative conflict resolution.
- Skill in communicating effectively and in conducting the department's business in person and by telephone.
- Ability to accurately record and maintain a set of complex files.
- Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports and comprehend and learn department policies and procedures.
- Ability to be tactful and courteous handling City business.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
- Ability to read, understand and review documents for accuracy and relevant information.
- Ability to learn and accurately use specialized law enforcement software systems to access and maintain data and records.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers and staff, other law enforcement agencies and the general public.
- Ability to handle confidential information and records appropriately.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to move objects.
- Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data and figures, operate a computer terminal, do extensive reading and perform visual inspection of work performed.
Desirable Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school and experience in records or general administrative support or clerical work requiring file management, recordkeeping and accuracy in data entry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a law enforcement agency is preferred.
Special Requirements:
Possession or ability to quickly obtain Notary certification.
Ability to obtain DCI/NCIC certification.
Position is open until filled.
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School Crossing Guard
Police Department
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An employee in this position assists children in safety crossing streets on the way to and from school in the mornings and afternoons. This position will perform duties at assigned locations including Belmont Elementary, Chaloner Middle and Manning Elementary schools. Crossing Guards report to Captain Gorton Williams at the Roanoke Rapids Police Department. This seasonal, part-time position's schedule is subject to Roanoke Rapids Graded School District's traditional school calendar. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
Skills/ Abilities/ Knowledge/ Work Style:
- Manage and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic at designated crossings.
- Assess and decide when gaps in traffic allow for safe crossing.
- Guide and direct children across streets, stopping traffic when necessary.
- Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
- Report any incidents or unsafe conditions to school officials and local law enforcement.
- Use traffic control devices such as signs, flags or hand signals to guide traffic.
- Ensure students follow safety guidelines while waiting or crossing the street.
- Help children on their way to and from school cross the street safely.
- Ensure all crossing equipment is in proper working order.
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must have excellent memory and ability to function well under stress.
- Must demonstrate flexibility, common sense and good judgement.
Requirements:
- Experience as a crossing guard or similar role is preferred.
- Knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Good vision and hearing.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Responsible and reliable.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
- Must frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch.
- Must occasionally lift or move up to 30 lbs.
- Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Conditions:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Position Open Until Filled
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(Part-Time) Lifeguard
Parks & Recreation
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An employee in this class assists in all aspects of outdoor and indoor pool operations. This employee is responsible for all related lifeguarding roles and responsibilities at both pools.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must hold American Red Cross Lifeguard/ First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification
- Must be able to complete a 1/2 mile swim in under 20 minutes
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Instruct Red Cross swim lessons
- Provide routine pool maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safe environment for patrons
- Work as part of a team to effectively supervise up to a large number of pool patrons at one time
- Work is performed under the general supervision of the Aquatics Center Supervisor
Position Open Until Filled
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(Part Time) Building Supervisor
Parks & Recreation
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An employee in this position may include any of the Parks & Recreation facilities:
- T J Davis Recreation - Aquatic Center - Jo Story Senior Center
- Chaloner Recreation Center - Canal Museum - Roanoke Rapids Public Library
- Kirkwood Adams Community Center - Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall
This employee will supervise scheduled activities and is the City's point of contact during these activities.
Hours are mainly evenings and weekends according to activities that are scheduled.
Position is Open Until Filled
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