This report outlines the specific results and findings of the assessment measures conducted for the position of Fire Lieutenant. The assessment process was developed and facilitated by University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (UT MTAS) Fire Management Consultant Donald Pannell along with Human Resources Consultant Peter Voss. The assessment process was held on August 18 – 19, 2022, at the Arlington Community Schools office building located at 12060 Arlington Trail in Arlington, Tennessee.

A survey of municipalities identified in the MTAS City Directory as not having a police chief or someone who files that role. Questions concerned who provided those services and any formal agreements in place for those services.

At the request of the Arlington Fire Chief, MTAS developed and facilitated an assessment process for the position of Battalion Chief for the town. The assessment process was held on October 1-2, 2024, at the Arlington Community Schools District Office located at 12060 Arlington Trail in Arlington, Tennessee. IPS Administrative Specialist Bridgette Hodge assisted with facilitation. Arlington Town Administrator Catherine Durant observed the assessment process.

The assessment development process began with the construction of a set of competencies derived from the Battalion Chief job description, an in-depth job analysis, and internal stakeholder interviews. This report outlines the results and findings of the assessment measures conducted for the position of Battalion Chief.

This report outlines the results and findings of the assessment measures conducted for the position of Battalion Chief. The assessment development process began with the construction of a set of competencies derived from an in-depth job analysis of the battalion chief position including a review of the job description and internal stakeholder interviews.