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Home My WebLink AboutFire Lieutenant - Training Officer AssignmentUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Fire Lieutenant/Training Oﬃcer Assignment Department: Fire Division: Fire Supervisor: Battalion Chief FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 38 Job Number: 3801 Job Summary Performs work in the personal growth and development of ﬁre personnel. Performs related work as required. May be assigned as Lieutenant. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Plans, develops and coordinates in-house training program for Fire personnel. • Prepares reports, maintains appropriate training records, and coordinates training as required to meet OSHA and NFPA standards. • Submits all required documents and reports (incident reports, purchasing card statements, evaluations, timesheets, payroll change forms, inspections, etc.) consistent with department policies and deadlines. • Operates radio equipment, mobile data computers and computer equipment. • May serve as incident scene safety oﬃcer. • Serves on the Health and Safety Committee. • Coordinates training for personnel on three shifts operating out of four stations at direction of Battalion Chief in charge of training. • Trains and drills department personnel in subjects related to job performance. • Coordinates department training and events calendar. • Responds to alarms as needed. • Administers emergency medical care as outlined in the scope of practice pertaining to an Emergency Medical Technician. • Reports to Battalion Chief in charge of training and equipment. • Exercises functional supervision over assigned Fireﬁghters. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • High school diploma or G.E.D. and three years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 18 semester hours Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) of ﬁre science technical courses. Experience must be as a Fireﬁghter with Iowa City Fire Department. • Fire Science certiﬁcation required. Iowa or National EMT certiﬁcation. Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in public education, hazardous materials, technical rescue, and the Fire Prevention Bureau. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability and willingness to perform any task assigned. • Ability to calculate ﬁgures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. • Ability to drive ﬁre apparatus carefully and safely in accordance with local traﬃc laws. • Ability to eﬀectively communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to keep records and make reports. • Ability to operate technical equipment, such as computers and related software, deﬁbrillators, combustible gas indicators, power tools, and equipment, etc. • Ability to participate in physical requirements, must be in good physical condition and participates in the department physical fitness program. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to show conscientiousness and dependability. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to supervise others. • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Ability to use strength and ability to do prolonged strenuous manual and mechanical work under adverse conditions. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Knowledge at advanced level in the areas of ﬁre behavior, ﬁreﬁghting evolution, ﬁreﬁghting tactics, incident management system, emergency medical services, technical rescue and inspection techniques and methods. • Knowledge of instructional methodology, Fire department rules and regulations, City Administrative Policies, and other related standards associated with emergency response. • Skill and aptitude for mechanical work. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Skill in eﬀective communication skills and social skills. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must push, pull or lift varying amounts. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to and excess of 100 pounds with or without assistance. Participates in the department physical fitness program. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, smoke, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, traffic hazards, and blood/body fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employee may be exposed to dangerous situations, dangerous fumes while engaged in firefighting or cause determination activities, exposed to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system, and use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Scott Lyon, Fire Chief (4/2024) Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. 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