Emergency Services Lieutenant

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency response command, control, and liaison capabilities for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations.
• Perform field-level shift supervision, including leading, guiding, and directing assigned Bureau staff.
• Act as part of a Unified Command Structure, coordinating with university police and municipal responders to mitigate incidents.
• Enforce the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code during assigned shifts and special events.
• Manage operations involving hazardous materials and mass-casualty incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in firefighting, EMS, fire code enforcement, or hazardous materials mitigation.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of firefighting experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Valid NJ Driver's License.
• NJ Approved Firefighter I and II certifications.
• NJ Approved EMT certification.
• NJ Approved Fire Inspector certification.
• NJ Approved Incident Management Level I (including ICS 100, 200, NIMS 700, and NIMS 800).
• NJ Approved Hazardous Materials Response Awareness and Operational Levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Fire Department command-level officer (e.g., Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, or Chief).
• Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) certification.
• Hazardous Materials Technician certification.
• New Jersey Approved Hazmat On Scene Incident Commander.
• New Jersey Approved Fire Instructor I.
• Extensive experience in Fire Code Inspection.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits.
• Life insurance coverage and employee discount programs.

About the Company

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading public research university. The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, encompassing planning, construction, facilities, public safety, and emergency operations across the state.