Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations.
Nature of Work
This is skilled firefighting work and supervisory work directing activities of a fire company during an assigned shift or specialized division work. Work includes overseeing and directing station or division personnel or recruits, managing personnel problems, maintaining records and files, overseeing employee development efforts, and performing or assigning public service activities. Lieutenant has direct command over a number of firefighters or medics on an assigned shift or personnel assigned to a specific division. At an emergency incident, employees are responsible for ordering and commanding their suppression, medic or rescue operations until relieved of command by a superior officer. Division Lieutenants perform division-specific tasks to include conducting inspections, arson investigations or training classes and may work independently. Lieutenants report to a Division Captain or District Chief and are under the command of any officer of higher rank at emergency scenes or when performing specific division work.
Minimum Qualifications
(All positions): Must have two (2) years of experience and meet all minimum qualifications of a Fire Sergeant and be currently employed at the PS2 Level and must have at least five (5) years’ of service in the Montgomery Fire/Rescue in order to take the promotional test and be eligible for promotion. Additional requirements include Fire Officer I certification, Safety Officer Certification, Hazardous Materials Technician, and a current EMT III Paramedic State License. If promoted to the rank of Fire Sergeant prior to October 1, 2020, Fireground Operations (Engine Company and Ladder Company) are not required.
National Fire Academy Certification
Must complete R297 Command and Control Decision Making at Multiple Alarm Incidents within 24 months after promotion for all Lieutenant positions.
Fire Lieutenant Division Requirements
Investigations
Bureau: Must obtain all certifications required of an Investigator Sergeant and Fire Investigator certification from the Alabama Fire College. Must complete Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Certification (APOSTC) within 12 months after promotion or assignment to Investigations.
Inspections Bureau: Must have First Responders Inspector or Fire Inspector I certification from the Alabama State Fire College.
Kind of Examination
Purpose of Examination
The purpose of the exam is to establish an employment register to fill any vacancies for the classification that may occur over the life of the register. If there are less than five qualified applicants, an examination will not be administered. All candidates will be placed on the employment list.
Examination Dates
All exercises of the selection procedure for the classification will be tentatively scheduled at a later date. Qualified candidates who apply to compete in the selection process will be notified in writing of specific dates, times, and locations at which to appear for the selection process.
Examination Orientation
An orientation session will be tentatively scheduled at a later date to familiarize candidates with the examination. All qualifying candidates will have the opportunity to attend a session. The sessions will be scheduled at a later date for you to choose, at Montgomery Personnel Board, 27 Madison Avenue, Board Room. The orientation session is not mandatory. A candidate orientation guide will be distributed at the meeting. If you do not attend the orientation, you may obtain a guide after the date of the orientation at the front desk of the Montgomery Personnel Board.
Examination Description
The competitive examination process will consist of four types of exercises. These exercises include a Role Play Exercise, Tactical Exercise, Training Exercise, and Situational Judgment Written Test. Verbal exercises will be recorded. All exercises will be scored by panels of Fire Department experts at a later date.
Performance Dimensions
Technical Knowledge (TK): The extent to which one demonstrates an understanding of technical knowledge and skill required to perform or evaluate the job to include department operations, rules, regulations, procedures and common practices such as incident command procedures, tactics for fire suppression operations and proper training methods.
SUPERVISING/MONITORING/DIRECTING (SUP): The process of personnel supervision, leading, coaching and counseling, evaluation, assisting, delegating, and guiding subordinates.
JUDGMENT/DECISION-MAKING (J/D-M): The extent to which one possesses the skill of identifying problems, securing relevant information, and identifying possible causes and solutions to problems and making quick and effective decisions.
HUMAN RELATIONS (HR): This dimension includes the ability to interact with subordinates, supervisors in an effective manner to include listening and accepting feedback from subordinates or supervisors, using tact, and demonstrating consideration of the feelings and needs of others.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (OC): The extent to which one can give an oral presentation and communicate on a one-on-one basis by listening and responding, speaking effectively, communicating at the audience level, and using non-verbal communication to enhance oral communications.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (WC): The extent to which one expresses ideas, policies, etc. in writing through thoroughness, conciseness, and accuracy of information. Also, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation will be evaluated in terms of whether or not they meet the department standards.
Disqualification from Competition
- The application was not received by the filing deadline.
- The applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications specified in the announcement.
- The candidate fails to appear at the announced time and place for testing.
- The candidate is found to be cheating.
Examples of Cheating during a Test Would be:
- a) attempting to gain access to the test under false pretenses
- b) failing to follow instructions given by the test administrators or proctors
- c) talking to another candidate during the test
- d) removing or attempting to remove test materials from the test site
- e) leaving the testing room, holding room, or other location without permission from the test administrator
- f) attempting to use notes, handheld computers or calculators when instructed not to
- g) looking at another's test paper or answer sheet
- h) working on a test section after time has been called
- i) giving or receiving test information to or from another person
Additional Disqualification Information
The Montgomery Personnel Board may not exercise discretion in waiving these requirements for qualification except as may be required by law in connection with military personnel called to active duty.
The Montgomery Personnel Board will provide written notification of the disqualification and the reason for disqualification to the applicant or candidate within five (5) days from the determination of the disqualifying circumstance.
Additional Information
This position is open only to Montgomery Fire Rescue employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.
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