Current Employment Opportunities

The Middleton and Star Fire Districts are seeking highly skilled, innovative, self-motivated, positive team leaders who will promote a cohesive working environment, to fill the new Battalion Chief positions. Under the direction and guidance of the Deputy Chief of Operations, the Battalion Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and supervising activities of an assigned shift which includes the management of personnel, fire prevention and training activities, and oversight of major programs such as, but not limited to, logistics, EMS, or training. Within the framework of standard practice and District policy, the Battalion Chief operates with considerable latitude for independent decision making. The Battalion Chief is responsible for the mitigation of emergencies through responsive and effective management of fire suppression, emergency medical, rescue, hazardous materials, and other man-made and/or natural disasters that pose a threat to public safety. Mitigation of emergencies may involve performing hazardous tasks requiring strenuous physical exertion for extended periods of time in cramped surroundings, hot, smoky environments with limited visibility and at considerable heights. 

Wages and Benefits per the Collective Labor Agreement with IAFF Local 4626 

•Starting Salary: $108,943 (plus applicable overtime)
•Holiday Stipend
•Excellent Health Insurance (medical/dental/vision) for Employee and Dependents •Short Term/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
•Personal Leave (vacation and sick combined)
•Personal Leave Sell Back
•PERSI Base Retirement and 401k Choice Match
•MERP (medical expense reimbursement plan)
•HRAVEBA (health reimbursement account)

Required Qualifications 

• Candidates must have a minimum of four (4) years of full-time experience at the rank of Fire Captain (or equivalent) or higher with a full-time professional department.
• Successful completion of a recognized Officer Development Program or Equivalent Experience.
• Currently Certified as NREMT or Idaho EMT or above
• NFPA Firefighter 2 or Equivalent
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Type 1 Firefighter
• Valid Idaho Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)

Desired Qualifications

• HR Skills – knowing and understanding Vision, Core Values, Communication Behavior Agreement, Collective Labor Agreement, Conflict Resolution, Disciplinary Process and Investigations, and Collaboration.
• Competent Keyboarding Skills
• MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience with Scheduling Software
• Experience with Tenzinga (or comparable employee evaluation software program)
• National Fire Academy (NFA) Certifications
• Target Solutions (or comparable training software)
• Experience in Budgeting and Logistics
• Experience in Idaho EMS Certification Requirements
• Experience in Fire/EMS Skill Instruction/Training
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) IC Type 4
• Blue Card IC Certified

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Battalion Chief candidate will be an essential part of the Fire District’s Leadership Team. As such, the successful candidate is expected to embrace and model our organizational Vision and Core Values. Further, the successful candidate must be willing to take a broad leadership role on issues that affect the Fire District and develop positive working relationships throughout our organization and with other agencies. As a leader in this organization, this individual must hold him/herself to the highest standards of professionalism and public service.

A successful candidate should have a demonstrated record of accomplishments and leadership within the fire service. This individual must be an effective communicator, especially when presenting official District information to our internal and external customers. They must be skillful in commanding and managing resources during wildland fires, structural fires, motor vehicle accidents, emergency medical care, and other aspects of public safety. He or she must also be willing to hold members accountable, and when necessary, enforce our progressive discipline policy. The individual will be a proactive, innovative, team player, working with his/her peers to develop, train, and mentor our members to be contributing factors to the success of our organization.

Job Posting: September 9, 2024                                                                                   Closing:  Open until filled. 

The Star Fire District is seeking a highly skilled, innovative, self-motivated, positive team member to fill a Fire Apparatus Maintenance Technician position. Under the direction and guidance of the Division Chief of Maintenance, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for mechanical work in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of light and heavy automotive equipment, trucks, fire apparatus, emergency medical vehicles, and non-automotive equipment. The Technician establishes priorities on vehicle and equipment repairs, diagnoses problems, creates work orders, documents repairs, tracks labor and parts, communicates diagnoses and repair plan with customers, and performs repairs and preventative maintenance.

Timeline

• Job Posting: September 9, 2024
• Job Closing: Open until filled. 
• Interviews: Exact dates TBD

Wages and Benefits

• Salary Range (DOE): $55,000-$72,000/year
• Excellent Health Insurance (medical/dental/vision) for Employee and Dependents
• Short Term/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Personal Leave (vacation and sick combined)
• Personal Leave Sell Back
• PERSI Retirement and 401k Choice
• HRAVEBA (health reimbursement account)

Required Qualifications   

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid Idaho CDL (Class B Min) Driver’s License 
• Master ASE and EVT certifications or ability to obtain within 3 years of hire date
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening
• Applicant may possess any combination of relevant education and experience, which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed
• Basic computer and accurate record keeping skills including email, word processing, online work order system and data entry.
• Experience analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical and electrical problems

Desired Qualifications and Skills  

• Heavy truck/equipment mechanical experience
• Fire apparatus repair and maintenance Experience
• Metal fabrication to include cutting, bending and welding.   
• Air, brake, electrical, hydraulic systems, and air conditioning systems
• Equipment modification, fabrication and rebuild techniques
• Interpersonal communication and relations using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Problem-solving and time management.
• Interpersonal communication and relations using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationship with other fire service entities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Perform vehicle, apparatus, small gas, diesel, and electrical equipment repair
• Perform annual testing and maintenance in the following areas: hydraulic and air brakes; ABS; gas and diesel engines; advanced electrical and on-board computers; fuel delivery; hydraulics; transmissions; air systems; exhaust, axles and suspensions; fire pumps; foam systems and aerial apparatus
• Perform inspections and certification of equipment in accordance with State, Federal and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
• Test drive apparatus for diagnosis, troubleshooting and after repairs
• Keeps daily electronic log of time, materials and labor for record keeping and billing purposes
• Maintain work area for cleanliness and safety
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair air, brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Maintain and repair components in fire pump systems
• Repair, overhaul, tune and adjust a variety of diesel and gas engines, transmissions, pumps and valves of assigned equipment
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment
• Maintain records of maintenance, test and work performed on a computer-based system
• Inventory research, order and maintain stock levels. 
• This is a physically demanding position requiring individuals to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, see, and complete repetitive motions
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying in excess of 50 lbs.
• Maintain personal hygiene and professional look. 
• Other tasks as assigned.