Battalion Chief

The Battalion Chief's responsibilities include overseeing station operations, field staff, and mid-level administrative tasks. The Battalion Chief works in conjunction with the Division Chief or their delegate, handling a combination of complex long-term projects and simple daily duties. In their battalion, they are in charge of day-to-day activities, operations, and the employees and units working under them. Their main duty is to ensure that employees adhere to Northwest Ambulance policies, procedures, directives, and industry standards.

· Oversee the employees assigned to their battalion.

· Ensure the maintenance of fleets and facilities in their battalion.

· Provide leadership in daily operations.

· Offer assistance to field personnel with operational issues.

· Maintain a positive relationship with contracted facilities on behalf of NWA.

· Attend local and regional EMS council meetings.

· Support the Safety Chief in investigating field staff injuries/accidents.

· Manage on-duty BBP/ABP exposures to employees.

· Encourage, counsel, and train employees.

· Assist in maintaining daily staffing levels to ensure 24hr coverage of all CCT, ALS, and BLS ambulances.

· Identify and adjust staffing levels as necessary to meet daily requirements, aiming to minimize overtime.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective supervisory and leadership abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient in Logis, ESO, OperativeIQ, and other software used in daily operations preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and occasionally high-stress environment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of EMS related experience.
• Required certifications within 1 year from hire date: NIMS 100, 200, 700, IFSAC Safety Chief, and IFSAC Fire Officer II.
• Must possess and maintain a Washington State DOH Emergency Medical Technician certificate.

Benefits

What you can expect from us:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure the well-being and health of our employees.

Our commitment to your financial future is reflected in our generous 401k program. We provide employer matching up to 5% of your salary, empowering you to save for long-term goals.

We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we provide paid time off to help you recharge, spend time with loved ones, and pursue personal interests.

To maintain a professional and consistent appearance across our team, uniforms are provided to all employees, ensuring you always look your best while representing our company.

We offer the opportunity to complete continuing education to maintain your certification. No need to find independent CE credits! Work through competencies set forth by the county, and utilize on-staff evaluators to sign you off on your psychomotor skills assessments.

Wages:

The annual salary for this position is $90,000.