Henrico

Thorough knowledge and understanding of current and emerging trends in fire administration, fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and emergency medical services principles, practices, apparatus and equipment; sound working knowledge of available resources, personnel, department technology and department-specific equipment utilized in department operations; sound working knowledge of national, state, and local fire prevention and building codes; thorough knowledge of safety rules/regulations and accident-prevention practices; basic financial skills with a sound knowledge of the operating, financial, budgetary and purchasing systems of the Division of Fire and County Government; sound knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives; demonstrated ability to assume incident command and manage an emergency incident or function as an officer in the incident management system; demonstrated professional integrity including the ability to maintain the integrity of confidential and/or sensitive information and processes encountered during the course assigned duties, emergency and incident responses; sound political savvy and astuteness; sound critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to appropriately resolve a variety of questions and issues within established policies, guidelines, requirements and procedures under adverse and emergency conditions; demonstrated ability to be consistently accurate in interpreting, explaining, and enforcing regulations; ability to read and consistently comprehend, interpret, apply, explain, communicate and enforce technical and regulatory information accurately; demonstrated sound understanding of the Division of Fire's role within the context of the larger role in Henrico County Government and the community; demonstrated ability to effectively implement the Division of Fire's mission; ability to multi-task; excellent organization skills with the demonstrated ability to plan, organize, delegate, direct, and supervise the work of an assigned are of operations effectively to successfully achieve goals; demonstrated ability to positively and effectively motivate and lead assigned staff, which may include sworn and non-sworn subordinates, and includes motivating and leading subordinates to follow and adhere chain-of-command orders; demonstrated personal accountability with a demonstrated ability to serve as a positive role model for subordinate personnel by leading by example, maintaining open effective two-way communication channels, and by providing a work environment which builds upon individuals' differences in personnel while focusing on team building; demonstrated excellent supervisory skills with the ability to foster and maintain high morale and engagement; sound skills in the practices of data collection and management with the demonstrated ability to accurately prepare and maintain various types of documents, records, reports and other relevant types of documentation; demonstrated sound technological skills with ability to use computer and typical business software, proprietary software and applications to complete assigned tasks; visual and hearing acuity sufficient to enable safe conduct and operations under adverse and emergency circumstances; excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse populations; excellent communication skills with the demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing and to effectively utilize communication systems in all aspects of the position; excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to collaborate effectively to establish and maintain a good working relationships with all levels of department staff, County staff and officials, the public, and other relevant stakeholders; excellent customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to interact patiently, respectfully and with tact and courtesy. Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County to internal and external stakeholders. This position may require the ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Candidates must also meet the requirements for Fire Captain, as set forth in the Division's Officer Qualifications Program.

Valid driver's license and a safe driving record to perform assigned duties at various locations Countywide.

An annual physical examination and/or medical tests administered by Henrico County Employee Health Services, the components of which are based on and appropriate to the specific sensory and/or physical demands of the position.

Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by additional fire training and/or relevant college courses; and eight (8) years of service as sworn uniformed personnel, including a minimum of two (2) years of experience as Fire Lieutenant with Henrico County Division of Fire, or other relevant supervisory level experience in fire service; OR, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)