Employment

Fire and EMS Public Safety Captain: $79,333 – $85,283 salary commensurate on qualifications, experience, and certifications. 

The Village of Bald Head Island is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to be a part of the command staff in the Public Safety Department.  This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a position to make a difference. You will be working on Bald Head Island, which is a unique barrier island at the southeasternmost point of the NC coast in Brunswick County. The Village provides numerous services to the residents, businesses, and visitors on the island. These include water, sewer, public works, and building inspections.  In addition, the Village provides unique services such as postal services, and public safety which combines police, fire, and paramedic level care within one department.  

How we will know you are a great fit:  Has the ability to lead and manage the Fire and EMS division within the Public Safety Department with a high level of emotional intelligence to ensure interactions with all stakeholders are positive and productive. Lead and participate in developing and communicating departmental mission, vision, and goals. As a Captain you will partner with the LEO Captain to ensure continuity and consistency in managing the platoon teams. Work involves exercising independent judgment during emergency scene operations, effectively managing personnel, and assuring equipment is available and functioning properly. This employee will have frequent public contact that requires considerable tact and discretion. This employee is subject to the usual hazards of fire suppression work. Work is evaluated through observation, a review of documentation of operational effectiveness, and discussion. Work is performed independently and under the direct supervision of the Public Safety Director.   

Essential Duties and Tasks:  
– Performs administrative work as it pertains to human resources. Records personnel information and keeps records up to date and accurate. Responsible for departmental scheduling and assists in preparing bi-weekly attendance sheets for payroll purposes.   
– Oversees daily operations of the Fire and EMS division including, but not limited to training and various rescue readiness.  
– Coordinates with LEO Captain to ensure continuity and consistency in managing the shifts.  
– Resolves employee conflicts and promotes effective teamwork.  
– Performs administrative work as it pertains to Fire and EMS. Accurately maintains and files records, reports, and inventory on fire equipment, fire incidents, apparatus, supplies.  
– Provides monthly written reports to the Public Safety Director on all fire incidents and activities in the department.  
– Assists in development of departmental policies and procedures, including strategic planning.   
– Responsible for assisting the Public Safety Director in preparing and overseeing the department’s annual budget.  
– Assists with the department’s promotional process and assessment evaluations, including performance coaching needs.  
– Coordinate with Brunswick County Medical Director on EMS responsibilities, including EMS billing.  
– Coordinates with Public Works Superintendent of Facilities on building management.   
– Oversees Fire Management and related software application and coordinate continuing education and enhancement training, certifications training, and training records.  
– The Fire and EMS Captain shall be knowledgeable with the general application of management principles and theory.  
– The Fire and EMS Captain shall demonstrate an understanding of basic management skills including planning, staffing, organizing, motivating, and evaluating.  
– Supervises and coordinates all training modules for the Public Safety Volunteers.  
– Performs other related duties and activities deemed by the Public Safety Director.  

Great benefits package:  The Village offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, Local Government Retirement Plan, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This includes 14 paid holidays, and 12 paid sick days. The 401(K)-employer contribution is 5% with an additional match up to 4%, annual longevity check, training opportunities along with paid parking and ferry transportation. 

Minimum requirements: Graduation from college with a degree in fire science, emergency management, supplemented by courses in water rescue, EMS and related training and three to five years supervisory experience including in Public Safety or EMS/Fire or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Special requirements: Possession of a valid class B NCDL, Firefighter Certification, Paramedic Certification (National Registry or NC), NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800 certificates, Hazmat Certification, Fire Chiefs 101, and Fire Instructor II Certification.  

Physical requirements: Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions, perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of a fire involvement at fire scenes, to operate heavy fire apparatus and other machinery in emergency and non-emergency situations, and to prepare detailed records and reports. Must possess the visual acuity to operate a vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things.  

The Village follows and promotes all equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, or based on actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. 

To apply:  Applications are available online at www.villagebhi.org.  For consideration, a Village application along with a resume and cover letter must be received. Village of Bald Head Island, ATTN:  Human Resources, P.O. Box 3009, Bald Head Island, NC  28461.  Email: humanresources@villagebhi.org  Closing date: October 13, 2023