The City of Mandan, North Dakota is currently accepting applications for the position of: 

Fire Captain - Grade 20

Position Details

Salary starting at: $68,397.10/year

Status: Full-time

Department:  Fire

Closing Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 (at 2:00 p.m. CT)

*Applications without a resume will be disqualified. 

*This position is eligible for 100% employer-paid single health insurance coverage!

Job Summary

• This position supervises and participates in the activities of assigned Fire Department personnel.

Major Duties

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents; establishes command until relieved by a superior officer; develops and initiates initial action plans; supervises and directs personnel in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
• Assists in the determination of fire origins by preserving evidence and securing scenes.
• Trains, assigns, directs, schedules, supervises, evaluates and disciplines assigned personnel; prepares, schedules, and makes daily work assignments.
• Coordinates and participates in fire prevention activities, including fire inspections, pre-planning, public education, and fire hydrant testing.
• Directs the maintenance of station grounds, equipment, and apparatus; conducts inspections to ensure operational readiness.
• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports; reviews reports completed by subordinates for accuracy and completeness.
• Instructs and drills staff in the operation of apparatus and equipment and in the performance of other emergency and non-emergency duties.
• Completes required training and maintains required certifications.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Knowledge of fire prevention and suppression standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and apparatus.
• Knowledge of National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and International Code Council (ICC) standards.
• Knowledge of incident command principles and practices.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes, local ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles.
• Skill in management and supervision under both routine and emergency situations.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving under routine and emergency conditions.
• Skill in the operation and use of fire equipment and apparatus.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of varied administrative, supervisory, and technical duties.  Emergency and life-threatening situations contribute to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to supervise and participate in the work of assigned Fire Department personnel engaged in emergency and non-emergency activities. Successful performance helps ensure the protection of community life and property.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office, except while at fire or other emergency scenes.  The employee may be exposed to noise, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, extreme temperatures, hazardous situations, and inclement weather.  The work requires the use of protective clothing and devices.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• This position has direct supervision over Firefighter/EMT.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with five or more years’ experience in a full-time suppression position.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain and maintain Firefighter I and II, Fire Officer I, and EMT-B certifications within one year of employment in this role.
• Must meet the medical and physical criteria as specified in the department’s Health and Fitness policy.

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the physical agility testing. Those who pass the physical agility testing will be invited to participate in the written testing. Applicants must have a 70% or higher on the written exam to advance.

Upon successfully completing the physical agility and written testing, candidates who have advanced will be invited to interview for the position.

Internal applicants are only required to complete the written testing as outlined above.

Other Details

• Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD-214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD-214 and a letter less than one year old from the Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD-214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indication disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.
• Applicants who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact Human Resources at 701-667-3217.
• Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. 
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• The City of Mandan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.