<p>EVANSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - Incumbent serves as consultant to Data/Communication Division for the Evansville Fire Department, responsible for assisting with the direction, training, and coordination of the Department's Information Management System.</p> <p>DUTIES Reports to Assistant Chief</p> <p>Participates in preparation of bid specifications and purchases of hardware and software for the Information Management System.</p> <p>Provides instruction for employees regarding the use of new equipment and software programs.</p> <p>Recommends the development, administration, and enforcement of procedures to make operative the policies of the Chief of the Evansville Fire Department.</p> <p>Participates in preparation of bid specifications for purchase of equipment.</p> <p>Prepares and presents reports to the Fire Chief / Assistant Chief regarding computer hardware / software purchases;</p> <p>Prepares and presents reports to the Fire Chief / Assistant Chief regarding status of firefighter computer training proficiencies;</p> <p>Serves on various software committees.</p> <p>Prepares and submits to superiors all required reports and summaries of activities according to established Department guidelines.</p> <p>Assists with IT training sessions for EFD Firefighters.</p> <p>Performs related duties as assigned.</p> <p>JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of and ability to make practical application of customary practices, guidelines, policies and general orders of the department.</p> <p>Knowledge of Standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation with ability to prepare written reports, as required.</p> <p>Knowledge of and ability to use all required Department equipment, including computer terminal and printer, typewriter, calculators, and telephone.</p> <p>Knowledge of Microsoft products; including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.</p> <p>Knowledge of Windows operating systems.</p> <p>Knowledge of networking techniques and configurations.</p> <p>Ability to effectively communicate in person, by radio, or by telephone, in emergency situations, ability to speak clearly and distinctly and to hear and be heard and understood.</p> <p>Ability to periodically attend in-service and / or other training, as assigned or required.</p> <p>Ability to communicate with the public, other officials and agencies in a courteous and tactful manner.</p> <p>Ability to learn all Department Record Management Software.</p> <p>Ability to attend and/or coordinate training programs.</p> <p>Must obtain and keep current a valid Driver's License and legally operate assigned vehicle in a safe manner:</p> <p>Maintains the appearance and serviceability of assigned vehicle and all issued uniforms and/or required equipment and supplies.</p> <p>Ability to communicate effectively with supporting computer technicians;</p> <p>LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION NEEDED One year of formal training in the data communications field</p> <p>One year of education at an accredited college.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITY Incumbent performs a wide variety of administrative and supervisory duties in accordance with standardized operating guidelines of the Department, making independent decisions and taking authoritative action in response to situational demands. Errors in decision-making or work are generally prevented through procedural safeguards, and undetected errors could result in substantial loss of property and possible injury and/or loss of life to self, co-workers, and members of the general public.</p> <p>Incumbent works with a flexible schedule of duties, taking authoritative action and making decisions as the situation demands. Incumbent determines priorities with supervisor to decide how to effectively service the needs of the public, and department guidelines, policies and general orders.</p> <p>PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS Incumbent reports directly to the Assistant Chief.</p> <p>Incumbent maintains frequent communication with Fire Department Officers and Firefighters to ensure efficient sharing of Department information.</p> <p>PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK RELATIONSHIPS Incumbent performs duties primarily in an office environment.</p> <p>Incumbent must do some light and heavy lifting.</p>