Battalion Chief of Logistics

Position Summary:

The Battalion Chief of Logistics provides operational oversight for day-to-day logistical functions for the Company, including those items pertaining to fleet, facilities and supply. The position manages Logistics personnel and their performance while providing service to our internal customers. They may provide supervision to other company personnel at times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and quality controls the daily operations of Logistics, including the monitoring of work standards to ensure personnel are productively utilized and acceptable work quality and service level standards are maintained.

• Conducts inspections, reviews reports, and investigates complaints to ensure compliance with Company policies, rules, and procedures.

• Maintains clear, timely, and accurate communications between Management, administration staff and crew members so that support activities are coordinated and achieve company objectives.

• Provides technical assistance to staff in the completion of their work, and personally handles or directs complex tasks or multi-crew projects.

• Maintains a competent and motivated work force through work assignments, performance evaluation, counseling, training, and managing member performance improvement actions.

• Keeps superior officers informed of problems or issues which need to be addressed and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.

• Identifies ways to improve and streamline logistical operations, including equipment maintenance and repair programs, considering the cost and benefit of possible improvements.

• Assists the Logistics Division Chief in preparing the annual budget, anticipating the resources required for the Company to provide for the needs of its divisions.

• Identifies and assesses the nature of problems impacting the effectiveness of service delivery, such as the status and condition of equipment, methods and practices, utilization of staff, and takes corrective action in consultation with the Logistics Division Chief.

• Communicates Company objectives to all personnel under their supervision. Monitors the implementation of these objectives for their work programs and takes corrective action, as necessary.

• Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates the work of assigned personnel;

• Projects a positive image to individuals and groups as a professional, competent, and helpful manager. Communicates effectively and openly with different individuals and groups.

• Prepares timely and accurate reports and maintains files in an up-to-date status. Generates a periodic performance report for the Logistics Division Chief regarding the work activities within their areas of responsibility, as required.

• Assures that all personnel under their supervision are adequately trained and appropriately informed regarding their duties and responsibilities.

• Work as a team member within the division.

• Maintains an adequate level of physical fitness to meet job requirements. Keeps abreast of new tactics, procedures, programs, and technologies in their respective areas of responsibility.

• Projects a positive, professional image to the public. Develops and maintains support for the Company.

• Abides by the Company's rules, regulations, policies, procedures, mission, guiding principles, and the Capstone Way.

• Maintain knowledge, skills, and proficiency by attending Training drills and completing Training assignments as directed by the company.

• Performs additional tasks or duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, OR ten (10) years of paid professional all risk fire experience or equivalent, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years as a company officer/supervisor with supervision responsibilities.

• Proven knowledge of "best practices" information sources and organizations available to fire service leaders.

• IS-100, 200, 700, and 800.

• A functional, working knowledge of computers and software, to include Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, etc. Must be able to create documents with basic functionality.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced working knowledge with computers, iPads, cellular phone applications and other IT equipment and software.

• Advanced fire service or management training.

• Logistical support experience of a fleet, facilities and/or supply network.

About Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services

Rural Metro Fire (RMF), a trusted provider of private fire management and protection services, has recently been acquired by Brindlee Fire Services (BFS) from Global Medical Response (GMR). RMF has been protecting communities since 1948.

As part of this acquisition and transition, all RMF employees will join the Brindlee Fire Services family of companies. RMF remains committed to serving its local communities and specialty fire service divisions with the same dedication and professionalism that have defined its legacy. At Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services, we take great pride in our strong team-oriented culture, built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to public safety. Our mission is focused on improving public safety by providing fire departments with high-quality professional firefighters, fire apparatus, equipment repair services, fire stations, and more.

You can learn more about the transaction here.