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Fire Chief
Fire Department
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The City of Roanoke Rapids is seeking an experienced fire service professional to be our next Fire Chief to perform complex managerial and public safety work planning, organizing and directing the emergency and non-emergency activities and staff of the Fire Department.
An employee in this class plans, organizes and manages a variety of departmental activities to include fire suppression, training, public education, emergency medical response, hazardous materials response, emergency management response, and fire prevention in protecting the lives and property of citizens. Work includes establishing a vision of excellence in customer service and emergency response readiness and performing long range planning for programming, facilities, staff, technology and equipment needs. The Chief manages the department staff; prepares and monitors the budget; plans and evaluates work operations; evaluates the need of new equipment, stations and programs; directs the hiring, training and performance management of personnel; and ensures a program of fire prevention, inspections and fire investigations. The employee attends major incident response and may take command at the site; consequently, skills must be maintained in the use of firefighting and fire equipment operation. The employee is subject to hazards associated with firefighting including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as high heat, chemicals and in proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current and working in high places. Employee may be exposed to atmospheric conditions and blood borne pathogens, may be required to wear a respirator, and may be required to work in close quarters. Considerable judgement and expertise is required in directing departmental activities. Work is performed under the general administrative supervision of the City Manager and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning quality and effectiveness of fire and rescue work.
Job Duties:
- Plans, organizes and directs departmental operations and establishes overall departmental policies on fire prevention and suppression and related matters; develops short and long range goals
- Manages staff to assure effective firefighting operations and to maintain sufficient level of preparedness and training; performs the hiring, promotion, discipline and evaluation of department employees; ensures high levels of training, teamwork, motivation and performance
- Analyzes personnel, property and operations of the department; implements action on such information in order to improve departmental operations; regulates and balances workload; reviews work objectives and expectations
- Prepares budget projections of anticipated expenditures and needs; assigns personnel and equipment; evaluates the need for the repair of existing or the purchase of new apparatus and requisitions equipment and supplies; ensures proper maintenance of facilities and equipment; identifies technology needs and ensures efficient utilization
- Participates with City Management and other federal, state and local officials in planning for long range needs for stations, equipment and staffing and in planning for all types of emergency response; coordinates construction of facilities with architects, contractors and others
- Prepares and reviews operations and administrative reports
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships, agreements and protocol for administering contract and mutual aid agreements
- Works with local and state officials in emergency operations planning, emergency medical response coordination, hazard mitigation planning, and related programs; participates with other agencies in various training and security activities
- Ensures the development of new or modification of existing policies, procedures, and/or standards
- Performs or oversees emergency management planning for response, mitigation, and recovery
- May respond to major alarms and calls; may assume command at fire scenes; monitor departmental personnel
- Ensures necessary and accurate records and data are established and maintained for reporting and management decision making
- Provides public speaking engagements to civic groups, schools and other organizations to promote citizen cooperation and understanding fire service programs
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of fire service management, and skill in their application
- Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting, emergency medical response, hazardous materials mitigation, and fire prevention practices and methods
- Thorough knowledge of National Fire Protection Association Codes and references as well as all applicable standards and guides
- Thorough knowledge of the laws and ordinances which pertain to fire prevention and control
- Thorough knowledge of the City's personnel, budgeting and purchasing policies and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of modern and effective management principles and practices including leadership, motivation, communications, retention, team building, discipline and performance coaching/ evaluation
- Knowledge of the types of industrial and commercial operations in the City and the potential fire hazards; knowledge of the hazards common to the various types of construction and the storage of flammable materials and explosives
- Knowledge of the use of technology, equipment and apparatus in the functions managed
- Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, customer service excellence and meeting facilitation
- Ability to perform long range planning for capital needs of the department
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports analyzing departmental operations and to develop and manage a departmental budget
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to effectively supervise and evaluate the work of staff, and to motivate, communicate, counsel and otherwise establish high morale and productivity
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and react effectively in emergency situations, and to maintain good physical condition
- Ability to speak effectively before a group, to deal tactfully and firmly with the public, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Typical Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from a college or university with a degree in fire science, public administration or related field, advanced courses and seminars in fire administration and management
Experience: A minimum of twelve (12) years of firefighting/ fire prevention experience with progressively increasing responsibilities in administrative or supervisory experience including at least four (4) years in a supervisory/ management role
OR an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
Other requirements: Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license and primary residence is located within a reasonable distance to Roanoke Rapids within the first twelve (12) months of employment
TO APPLY:
Please submit a letter of interest, resume and completed City of Roanoke Rapids fire department application to the City of Roanoke Rapids Human Resources Department.
Position is open until filled; however, first review of resumes will occur no later than September 26, 2025.
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Firefighter Applicant Pool
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The City of Roanoke Rapids is accepting Firefighter applications to establish an eligibility list (applicant pool) from which selections will be made as positions become available.
An employee in this position performs general fire fighting work including but not limited to preparing equipment for responding to fire calls, fighting fires, fire salvage and equipment/ fire vehicle maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be of good character, be in good physical condition and pass a drug test
- Must be high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- Must have or be able to obtain a North Carolina or Virginia Class B driver's license
- Must have WorkKeys Silver Certificate (or higher) | Contact Halifax Community College for more information (252-536-6393)
- Firefighter experience preferred but not required
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Provides responses to fires and emergency calls; participates in hazardous material response and prevention programs.
- Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fire including rescue, entry, ventilation and salvage work.
- Performs routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including washing and waxing trucks, checking batteries, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hoses, inspecting hose and hose connections, etc.
- Participates in continuing education training programs.
- Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority.
- Attends in-service classes to maintain current knowledge of fire suppression and emergency medical technology.
- Participate in physical trainings.
Applicants MUST Submit a City of Roanoke Rapids FIRE Application
Applicant Pool Applications Are Accepted Year Round
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Traffic Officer (Grant Funded)
Police Department
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The purpose of the sworn Traffic Police Officer (grant funded) is to provide professional, quality service to city residents and the general public. This position is designed specifically for the enforcement and investigation of traffic related incidents. This includes, but is not limited to, traffic enforcement and the continued education of the citizens of this city. The Traffic Police Officer will monitor areas of the city that have a higher rate of traffic related offences, incapacitating crashes and fatalities. Once these areas are identified, the Traffic Police Officer will ensure that traffic investigators are utilizing strategies to reduce these instances by enforcement activities while working with command level Lieutenants. Performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required.
The duties and responsibilities listed below are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions. Work also involves sensitive customer service contact involving the use of extensive verbal communication and listening skills to gather essential factual information. This position is assigned to the Professional Standards Division of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department and reports directly to the Professional Standards Captain.
Job Duties:
- Conducts traffic enforcement in high crash areas;
- Attends Traffic Enforcement, DWI Enforcement and Traffic Crash Investigations classes;
- Conducts traffic studies using the radar trailers, other various recordable radar devices and other crash data recording devices in high traffic crash areas; upon request of a district commander or in reference to traffic complaints in the area;
- Investigates various types of traffic complaints including but not limited to passing stopped school buses, disregard of stop signs and traffic signals/signs, speeding, etc.;
- Assists other divisions in the agency as requested;
- Assists other agencies with traffic enforcement upon approval of Police Chief;
- Responds to radio dispatches, walk-in traffic and answer calls for assistance and complaints;
- Testifies in court;
- Operates specialized equipment and departmental computers in performance of varied tasks;
- Conducts field testing of impaired driving; meets and maintains required level of training;
- Effects an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdues resisting suspects using maneuvers and resorts to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self defense;
- Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations;
- Exercises independent judgement in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree;
- Accurately, quickly and courteously receives incoming non-emergency telephone calls and extracts the maximum amount of essential information in a minimal amount of time;
- Gathers factual information about certain non-emergency incidents and generates appropriate police reports;
- Processes confidential, sensitive, and/or occasionally graphic information from the general public;
- Accurately answering calls from the public received by the police department;
- Operates telephone consoles and software operating systems;
- Files reports and other documents assisting the administrative assistant;
- Serving subpoenas in the field to non-aggressive individuals and businesses;
- Serving warrants on non-violent and non-combative individuals that turn themselves into the police department;
- Fingerprints various members of the public that come into the office to obtain this service using our electronic LiveScan system;
- Prepares police/ written reports documenting necessary calls for service;
- Performs investigative case management functions, such as completing computer and file searches for suspect background information; criminal history checks, assembling case files and contacting other police agencies;
- Initiate follow-up calls to citizens to receive information concerning non-emergency incidents and/or processes information received via internet applications used by RRPD.
- Maintains written and computer logs and records;
- Serves as an information resource to the general public and provide requested information through additional resources
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of important buildings; general knowledge of the rules and regulations of RRPD; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear, comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile; good physical condition; general knowledge of Chapter 20 laws and DMW 349; preferred skills and training include but are not limited to At Scene Traffic Crash Investigation, Intoxilyzer EC/IR II and SFST certifications.
Education and Experience: Graduation from high school + certified law enforcement officer + experience in handling basic traffic crash investigations and DWI investigations.
Special Requirements: possession of a valid NC driver's license; obtain certification for Radar and Lidar Units; must meet and maintain minimum training and experience qualifications for the position as established by the department.
TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of interest along with resume and completed City of Roanoke Rapids Police Department application to the City of Roanoke Rapids Human Resources Department. Position is open until filled; however, the first review of resumes will occur no later than September 22, 2025.
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Police Officer (Certified)
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- Must be able to furnish documentary evidence showing the applicant has met the educational requirement for the criminal justice field of expected employment
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for 1-2 years
- Possession of a valid driver's license with an active and consecutive 3-year satisfactory verifiable driving history
- Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the North Carolina Training & Standards Commission
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Patrol streets by foot or in police vehicle; examine premises including unoccupied residences and businesses; detect unusual conditions; maintain surveillance and observation of stolen cars, missing persons, suspects; report public safety issues such as dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights or other hazardous conditions
- Respond to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; complete calls by assessing true nature of situation and taking applicable measures to resolve situation
- Investigate traffic accidents, issue traffic citations, direct traffic and participate in other emergency operations
- Serve warrants; apprehend and process criminal suspects and transport to magistrate and/or County detention facility
- Prepares records and reports of activity
- Advises the public on laws and ordinances
Position open until filled
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Street Maintenance Worker
Public Works
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An employee in this class must be able to perform a variety of semi-skilled and manual labor tasks related to the maintenance of streets, storm drains, driveways, cemetery, and public buildings and grounds.
Minimum Qualifications:
- must have good communication and customer service skills
- must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- must possess a valid Class C North Carolina Driver's License
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- performs a variety of maintenance tasks such as cutting lawns, painting, use power hand equipment, repairing driveways, replacing storm drainpipe, repairing curb and gutters.
- Work may include performing various horticultural and ground maintenance practices, performing building maintenance tasks and operating some light equipment.
- Responds to public requests and questions with courtesy and tact.
- Operates all equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks such as tractors, hand tools and mowing machines.
Position Open Until Filled
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Building Maintenance Worker
Public Works
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An employee in this class must be able to perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of public buildings, grounds and other City properties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- must have good communication and customer service skills
- must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- must possess a valid Class C North Carolina driver's license
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks including carpentry, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, electrical installation and repairs, sheet rock, masonry and more.
- Works as part of a crew to accomplish daily maintenance tasks and assigned projects.
- Participate in the City's safety program and adhere to the safety procedures and policies of the department.
Position Open Until Filled
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Custodial Worker
Parks & Recreation
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An employee in this class performs manual labor involving a variety of building maintenance and custodial tasks. Work involves the use of a variety of tools and light equipment. Regular duties include cleaning floors, windows, bathrooms, replacing simple light bulbs and fixtures, event set ups and routine cleaning functions. Work is performed under the supervision of the designated employee in the Maintenance division and is evaluated through observation and inspection to determine the thoroughness in carrying out assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess working knowledge of custodial and property maintenance unskilled work.
- Must be able to physically perform basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing.
- Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and up to 30 lbs of force frequently and up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
- Must be high school graduate or hold a GED certificate.
- Must have a valid NC driver's license.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Cleans buildings; vacuums, mops, sweeps, dusts, cleans restrooms and restroom fixtures, cleans windows, cleans carpets, buffs and waxes floors, etc.
- Stock restrooms with applicable products such as paper towels, toilet paper and soap.
- Operates equipment such as floor waxers, vacuum cleaners; maintains necessary inventory for cleaning supplies.
- Cleans grass out of flower beds and keeps leaves and debris away from facilities.
- Collects litter from facility grounds and entryways.
- Sets up tables and chairs at facilities for events and meetings.
- Participates in the City's safety programs and adheres to all safety procedures and policies of the department.
- Transports materials to and from facilities as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Position Open Until Filled
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(Part-Time) Lifeguard
Parks & Recreation
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An employee in this class assists in all aspects of outdoor and indoor pool operations. This employee is responsible for all related lifeguarding roles and responsibilities at both pools.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must hold American Red Cross Lifeguard/ First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification
- Must be able to complete a 1/2 mile swim in under 20 minutes
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Instruct Red Cross swim lessons
- Provide routine pool maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safe environment for patrons
- Work as part of a team to effectively supervise up to a large number of pool patrons at one time
- Work is performed under the general supervision of the Aquatics Center Supervisor
Position Open Until Filled
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(Part Time) Building Supervisor
Parks & Recreation
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An employee in this position may include any of the Parks & Recreation facilities:
- T J Davis Recreation - Aquatic Center - Jo Story Senior Center
- Chaloner Recreation Center - Canal Museum - Roanoke Rapids Public Library
- Kirkwood Adams Community Center - Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall
This employee will supervise scheduled activities and is the City's point of contact during these activities.
Hours are mainly evenings and weekends according to activities that are scheduled.
Position is Open Until Filled
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