Fire Sergeant (Internal Only)
Salary
$74,547.00 - $105,332.96 Annually
Location
135 North Union Street, Petersburg, VA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1121
Department
Fire
Opening Date
11/04/2026
Closing Date
11/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
General Description
The purpose of this class within the organization is to work in fire suppression, fire prevention code enforcement, hazardous materials mitigation, emergency medical services, public fire safety education, home and business inspections and disaster management. This class works under the direct supervision of the Fire Captain.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions:
Drives and operates, safely, a fire engine, ladder truck or other large fire apparatus to and from fires, EMS calls, and drills.
Regulates the water pressure from a pumper and checks motorized apparatus for proper operation and general condition.
Participates in other firefighting activities.
Provides routine maintenance of apparatus and equipment and maintains them in a response-ready mode.
Inputs data and maintains the departments digital records management system (RMS).
Additional Duties:
May be required to fill-in as Fire Captain, in an acting capacity.
Schedule will include a 24-hour shift and 56-hour workweeks; may also include 8-hour or 10-hour shifts when working on special projects.
Performs related work as assigned.
Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts Data Responsibility:
Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations.
Computes or performs arithmetic operations using data or information.
People Responsibility:
People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public.
Speaks with or signals to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
Asset Responsibility:
Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization.
Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money.
Mathematical Requirements:
Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems.
Uses basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes and/or compute discounts and interest rates.
Communications Requirements:
Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak.
Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals and charts to solve practical problems, such as assembly instruction for tools, routine office equipment operating instructions, and methods and procedures for investigations and in drawing and layout work; composes routine reports and specialized reports, forms, and business letters, with proper format. Speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
Judgment Requirements:
Judgment requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions.
Responsible for the actions of others, requiring development of procedures and constant decisions affecting subordinate workers, crime victims, patients, customers, clients or others in the general public. Works in a very fluid environment with guidelines, but significant variation.
Complexity of Work:
Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job.
Performs supervisory work involving policy and guidelines, solving both people and work related problems. Requires continuous, close attention for accurate results and frequent exposure to unusual pressures.
Impact of Errors:
Impact of errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals.
The impact of errors is extremely serious -- affects entire organization and impacts other activities/organizations and the general public or loss of life and/or damage could occur and is highly likely.
Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs very heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, and carrying 50 to 75 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
Equipment Usage:
Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products.
Leads or handles apparatus, power tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items.
Unavoidable Hazards:
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Bright/dim light; dusts and pollen extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions; extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors traffic; moving machinery electrical shock; heights; radiation; disease/pathogens toxic/caustic chemicals; explosives and violence.
Safety of Others:
Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public.
Requires considerable responsibility for the safety and health of others and/or continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Requires three (3) years consecutive experience as a Firefighter.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Valid Virginia Drivers License.
Possession of current State/National Registry EMT-Basic (B) and Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC S-3) certifications.
Additional Requirements
The City of Petersburg Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Petersburg is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
The City of Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City of Petersburg to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
For a summary of Benefits currently being offered by the City of Petersburg for Full-Time Employees Only, please click the following link: http://www.petersburgva.gov/index.aspx?NID=518
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52 - 7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Do you possess a valid Drivers License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity?
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What is your highest level of education?
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Are you a City of Petersburg employee?
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Do you possess a valid Drivers License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity?
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Are you a City of Petersburg employee (full-time or part-time/temporary)?
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Do you have working knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its applications?
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To be considered for this promotion, you agree that you must follow and pass the assessments with the minimum passing score.
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Were you referred by US Army PaYS or Virginia Values Veterans V3? If so, please specify which program.
Required Question
Employer City of Petersburg
Address 595 Old Wagner Road
Suite C
Petersburg, Virginia, 23805
Phone 8047332381
Website http://www.petersburgva.gov
| Location | Petersburg, VA |
| Salary | $74,547–$105,332.96 Per Year |
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