Job Description

Posting number: 202600239

Department: Fire/EMS

Job classification: BATTALION CHIEF

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Fire & EMS

Summary

General Description: This is an administrative position. The incumbent is responsible for the provision of fire and medical services and performs complex tasks to manage an assigned division.

Organization: The Battalion Chief reports to an Assistant Chief and supervises officers and civilians of the Fire and EMS Department.

Essential Functions

• Supervises employees, performing related human resources functions and completing necessary paperwork.
• Assists with the formulation of the annual operating budget.
• Develops division plans and operating procedures as needed.
• May develop and implement new training curriculum.
• May inspect and conduct investigations for Fire Prevention, Fire Hazards and General Compliance.
• Responds to alarms of fires, hazardous materials incidents, and medical emergencies.
• Fosters volunteer involvement and membership to support a combination career and volunteer system.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

1. Hazards

• May be exposed to all hazards associated with firefighting, EMS, and hazardous materials incidents

B. Environment

• Office
• Field –Routine exposure to adverse weather, dust, smoke, noise, and fumes

C. Physical Effort

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in all-weather situations

D. Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess considerable knowledge of modern principles and techniques of firefighting, EMS training, fire prevention and working knowledge of Virginia Codes, equipment, training techniques, and personnel management. Must have the ability to prepare written and electronic reports and be able to make quick, sound judgments in all situations.

Education, Experience and Training: Associate degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field preferred, with a Bachelors’ degree desired. Must have 8 years as a full-time Hanover Fire EMS employee, at least 3 years as a supervisor, and rank of Captain with Hanover Fire EMS. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Must obtain valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of employment to be eligible to operate a county vehicle
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Pre-employment Physical Examination & Drug Test and repeated regularly thereafter
• Work beyond normal work schedule
• Essential staff designation
• Must wear uniform
• Maintain section specific certification requirements
• Shall perform work at his/her VA Certified EMS provider level of training (EMT-B, EMT-Enhanced, EMT-I, EMT-P), upon clearance by department Operational Medical Director (OMD).
• This position is subject to the department’s on-call procedures.

Examples of duties

Each candidate must submit four components as part of a complete application: a cover letter (no more than one page), a professional resume (no more than two pages), and responses to a four-part essay question embedded directly within the NeoGov application and the signed confidentiality agreement.

Candidates are responsible for ensuring all required certifications and credentials are current at the time of application.

Supplemental information

Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Applications are due November 20, 2026, by 11:59 PM.

Your complete application requires four additional components: a cover letter, a resume, responses to a four-part essay question, and a signed confidentiality agreement. These four components should be uploaded and attached to your application. The essay question is located within the application.

1. Cover Letter

Maximum length: one page.

The cover letter must be dated with the application closing date (the final date applications are accepted for this posting).

The cover letter must be addressed to the Fire Chief and should briefly introduce your candidacy for the position.

1. Resume

Maximum length: two pages.

Your resume must include your full legal name and a daytime phone number where you can be reached.

Your resume should reflect your relevant professional experience, certifications required for this role, and education.

1. Essay Question

Your response to the essay question should be uploaded and attached to your application. Do not write your response on the application.

1. Confidentiality Agreement

Use the link below, to download, sign, upload and attach with the rest of your components.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:28ff4a1d-6d3b-4e26-8485-a172b232c319