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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ❑ Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS). ❑ Extensive knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures. ❑ Extensive knowledge of the Elk River fire district, fire stations,resources and equipment. • Knowledge of technical rescue operations in accordance with NFPA 1670. • Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel and the department's records management system. • Skill and ability to apply firefighting techniques and procedures. • Skill in operating and directing various firefighting apparatus and equipment. ❑ Ability to work under pressure in environments that are less than comfortable. • Ability to communicate well through written and verbal means. • Ability to follow and enforce city and department rules and regulations, administrative policies and operational procedures. • Ability to maintain required attendance and training requirements as both a Firefighter and Captain. ❑ Ability to speak in front of a crowd and to make a presentation. • Ability to maintain trustful relationships among city leaders and mutual aid partners. • Ability to correct actions of personnel without defacing their value. • Ability to present a positive and professional image of the city and the fire department. • Ability to attend additional meetings and trainings as required as a Captain. Minimum Qualifications ❑ Meets all the requirements of the City of Elk River On-Call Firefighter. ❑ Two years' experience as a Lieutenant with the Elk River Fire Department OR seven years' experience as an Elk River On-Call Firefighter. ❑ Two years' experience as a member of the Elk River Fire Department Technical Rescue Team. Maintains active status on the Technical Rescue Team during appointment. ❑ Minnesota State certified NFPA 1001 Firefighter II,NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations,NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I and NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I. ❑ Completed NFPA 1006 coursework and has demonstrated experience in technical rescue operations, specifically rope and confined space rescue. ❑ Minnesota State certified First Responder. ❑ Completed the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS 100, IS 200, IS 700. Preferred Qualifications • College-level coursework in fire science,public administration,public safety or a closely related field. • B1ueCard Command certification. • Completion of National Fire Academy coursework. • Experience in emergency management. Time Commitment (non-incident related activities) ❑ 6-10 hours/week (approximately) This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River's discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time. This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment. Page 3 4.5 at 3 On-Call Captain Special Operations)