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Full-time
On-site
Acoma, NM
Fire Captain

Pueblo of Acoma Human Resources Department P.O. Box 348, Acoma, NM 87034 ▪ 505-552-6728 ▪ www.puebloofacoma.org JOB TITLE: Fire Captain (Full-Time w/Benefits) PAY RATE: $DOE

OPENING DATE: April 9, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

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POSITION PURPOSE

Under general direction of the Fire Chief, responsible for providing fire/EMS personnel direction in fire management/suppression and emergency medical services. Protects the life, property, and natural resources of the Pueblo of Acoma by responding to emergencies related to fire, medical, and accident and situations. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Responsible for response to fire, emergency and medical services, and rescue attention by determining location immediately ad prepares plans for improvement in services.
  2. Respond to reported emergencies such as fires, accidents, emergency medical incidents and incidents involving hazardous materials.
  3. Direct firefighters to the scene, assess, and report on conditions at the scene, develop an action plan, assume command of all firefighting, rescue ad public service operation
  4. Manage and perform emergency scene operation involving life-saving and property protection work; conduct size-up, resource request and assignment, confinement, extinguishment, salvage and overhaul.
  5. Supervise, plan, evaluate, train, motivate, direct, and participate in the work assignments and activities of firefighters.
  6. Conduct orientation, training, and practice drills in all phases of fire suppression and related activities of firefighters.
  7. Maintain the capabilities, required standards, and readiness of firefighters; conduct training related to fire prevention, public education, accident prevention, and department safety practices.
  8. Inspects fire station and equipment to ensure tools, equipment, apparatus, and materials needed for fire suppression and emergency services are clean, stored properly, and fully operational at all times.
  9. Schedule and conduct training classes on medical protocol, fire prevention, safety, treatment and care of sick and injured, CPR and First Aid, including drills in physical conditioning sessions for firefighters.
  10. Maintains appropriate documentation on incidences as required by policies and procedures. Generates reports as needed.
  11. Conduct fire prevention inspections for commercial and residential structures; follow up on routine and recommended repairs and corrections; refer non-routine inspections or inspection results to Fire Chief.
  12. Responsible for proper maintenance and care of all equipment, apparatus, fire station and grounds; direct and participate in periodic inspection of same to ensure that all assigned equipment, apparatus, facilities, and supplies are in a state of readiness; ensure completion of proper maintenance, documentation and repairs.
  13. Perform administrative duties such as maintaining records, writing reports on the work activities such as fire and emergency reports, daily logbook, equipment maintenance logs, and issue performance evaluations.
  14. Update and maintain current maps and charts; must be familiar with fire hydrants, water mains, and sprinkler systems.
  15. Conducts regular staff meetings to communicate, discuss and update personnel regarding departmental goals, objectives and activities.
  16. Evaluates employee skills and performance levels to ensure that standards of operations are being met.
  1. Improves staff effectiveness by coaching, counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employees; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner.
  2. Updates professional knowledge by conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications, establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
  3. Maintain a level of physical fitness to meet job requirements and perform job functions; maintain current knowledge of new firefighting and fire prevention principles, techniques, and methods.
  4. Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
  5. Per forms other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: • Five years’ experience as a firefighter or relevant experience • Three years supervisory experience

AND

Education: • OR

Other:

Current New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician certification Current New Mexico Fire Fighter II certification
First and CPR certified

Associate degree in Fire Science and Protection or relevant field

An Equivalent combination of education and experience that show the ability to perform the

required job duties.

AND

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science and Protection or relevant field
  • Keres speaking

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • A record of satisfactory performance in all prior employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous employers.
  • Knowledge of traditional form of government and pueblo customs and traditions.
  • Knowledge of the functions and structure of the Pueblo of Acoma.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of modern fire suppression and fire prevention includinghazardous materials, building construction features, and electrical hazards.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practice of fire department administration, including budgeting, programplanning and development and employee supervision and training.
  • Knowledge of fire behavior and fire suppression principles, method, techniques, and practices.
  • Knowledge of operation and maintenance of modern firefighting equipment and apparatus.
  • Knowledge of emergency medical techniques.
  • Knowledge of fire codes, methods of residential and commercial construction, and techniques relative to thedetermination of origin and cause of hostile and non-hostile fires.
  • Knowledge of department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; local automatic aid agreements, local,state, and federal mutual aid plans.

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  • Knowledge of local geography, including the location of water mains, hydrants, and major target hazards, fuel modes, and traffic hazards of the department.
  • Knowledge of applicable standards of care, including equipment functions and uses.
  • Skill in providing leadership to, supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
  • Skill in understanding and interpreting complex statutes, ordinances, regulations and standards.
  • Skill in evaluating operations to determine if they meet the community’s needs.
  • Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specificallyWord, Excel, Access and presentation software (such as Power Point).
  • Skill in report writing and form procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and culturalbackgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
  • Ability to manage day-to-day operations of the Fire Department.
  • Ability to effectively lead, supervise, plan, evaluate, coordinate, train, and direct the activities of firefighters orother assigned personnel.
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm manner; make appropriate situational assessments andsound decisions.
  • Ability to deal with personal danger that may include exposure to fire encompassed surroundings, dangerouspersons, dangerous animals, hazardous materials, hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with trafficcontrol, working in and near traffic, and natural or man-made disasters.
  • Ability to implement policies and procedures.
  • Ability to conduct inspections and investigations, including evidence, preservation, gathering and presentation.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice and desire to help when dealingwith people.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellence in everything and continually seek improvement in results.
  • Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
  • Ability to rapidly adjust to varying work schedules and psychological and physical stress of work.
  • Ability to assess situations and take appropriate course of actions under extremely stressful and hazardouscircumstances.
  • Ability to prepare accurate, complete and legible reports and present detailed, accurate and objective oralpresentations, and respond to questions.
  • Ability to accept the dangers and stresses, regimentation, discipline and time demands of fire and emergencymedical services work.
  • Ability to safely operate tools, apparatus, vehicles and equipment used in fire suppression, rescue and medicalassistance operations.
  • Ability to analyze and react to emergency situations quickly, calmly and effectively.
  • Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.

PREFERENCES IN EMPLOYMENT

It is the policy of the Pueblo of Acoma to give preference to any qualified Acoma tribal member, members of other federally recognized Indian tribes/nations, and veterans.

The application of Employment Preference is not automatic. Applicants requesting consideration for Preference must provide valid Tribal enrollment documents or official verifying document from federally recognized Indian tribe/nation or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – Form DD214.

Aside from employment preference as provided in this section, the Pueblo of Acoma shall not discriminate because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, medical disability or political affiliation.

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OTHER

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination. An employee will be asked to sign a confidentiality statement upon hire.

Background investigation:

Driver Check:

This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630 background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 “Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.” Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required background checks to qualify for this position.

Current valid New Mexico Driver’s License and must be insurable through Tribal Automotive Insurance Carrier.

Drug/Alcohol All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening prior to beginning screening: employment and may be subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

To apply, applications are available in the Acoma Human Resource (HR) Office or on-line at www.puebloofacoma.org#####replaceparse242#####. All applications must be submitted to the Acoma HR Office for consideration by the closing date of the announcement. All applicants will be given consideration; however, not all applicants will necessarily be contacted or interviewed.

VA0552025 Pueblo of Acoma is a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

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