Deputy Fire Chief / Operations
Company: East Fork Fire District
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Deputy Fire Chief / Operations, East Fork Fire Protection
District; Minden, NV
Annual Wage Range: $141,516-$173,327
Insurance 100% Paid by employer (Employee & Family) – PLUS – NVPERS
Retirement / DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 2, 2024
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for coordination, planning and direction of the
District's all-hazard field operations.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience in career/combination all-risk agency
- Held position as Battalion Chief or higher
- Perform executive level planning and managing
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Make data-driven decisions to improve effectiveness
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies,
procedures, and work standards for assigned areas/programs; assists
in coordinating the preparation and administration of the annual
budget in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Manages staff and activities of the Operations Division. Plans,
organizes and directs the daily operational functions of the
District through the Battalion Chiefs; plans, organizes,
administers, reviews, and evaluates the activities of staff
directly and through subordinate managers and supervisors.
- Responsible for safeguarding District assets.
- Provides/approves discipline, hiring, promotion, evaluation,
and pay increases, for all staff and volunteers.
- Works collaboratively with labor representatives and Human
Resources to reach decisions and negotiate outcomes.
- Directs the conduct of and conducts analytical studies and
programs; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives
and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records
and files.
- Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of
service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors
workload, administrative and support systems, identifies
opportunities for improvement; recommends and directs the
implementation of changes.
- Attends and/or makes presentations at board meetings,
interagency, committee, and other meetings and
conferences.
- Acts as front-line responder and manager of large-scale and
complex incidents; acts as interim District Chief as required or
assigned.
- Coordinates emergency response efforts with other jurisdictions
and agencies.
- Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service
provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by
reviewing and recommending improved policies and
procedures.
- Represents the District with dignity, integrity, and a spirit
of cooperation in all relationships with town, community and
professional organizations, other fire agencies, districts,
departments, county, city and state agencies and offices, federal
agencies, and other service organizations.
- Coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities,
provides disaster preparedness training, and prepares emergency
plans and procedures for natural (e.g. fires, floods, earthquakes,
epidemics,), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant
emergencies, hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage
situations.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in fire science, business or public
administration, emergency management or a related field and seven
years of fire command experience at the position of Battalion Chief
or higher or possess an equivalent combination of education,
training and experience as determined by the District Fire
Chief.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- Administrative principles and practices, including goal
setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and
the management of employees through multiple levels of
supervision.
- Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating
employees and managing in a team environment.
- Principles and practices of budget development and
administration.
- Applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- Principles and practices of fire safety and inspection
techniques.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
- Computer applications involving word processing, data entry
and/or standard report generation.
- Principles and practices of developing and administering an
effective, all-hazard response program for both volunteer and
career personnel.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and
the operation of standard office equipment.
- Business letter writing and the standard format for typed
materials.
- Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from
various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in
situations that may be stressful.
Skill in:
- Planning, organizing and administering assigned functions in a
comprehensive fire suppression and prevention, emergency medical
response and hazardous materials control system.
- Administering programs and staff through subordinate
supervision.
- Training others in policies and procedures related to the
work.
- Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies,
procedures, and work standards.
- Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to
meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most
cost effective and efficient manner.
- Interpreting, applying and explaining complex federal, state
and local laws related to the areas of responsibility.
- Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other
written materials.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy
guidelines.
- Taking effective action in emergency situations.
- Enforcing laws, ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact
and impartiality.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
- Nevada Class B driver's license with an "F" endorsement. Nevada
Class C required within 12 months of employment.
- Nevada or IFSAC Fire Officer I, II, and III Certification,
California Chief Fire Officer Certification, or equivalent Fire
Officer Certification as determined acceptable by the District Fire
Chief
- Hazardous Material Incident Command certification.
- NWCG Red Card Type 3 Incident Commander (Regional)
- NIMS Training, Independent Study (IS)-100 (any version), IS-200
(any version), IS-700 (any version), and IS-800 (any version) AND
Professional Development Series (PDS)
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
- Completion of or in the process of National Fire Academy
Executive Fire Officer (EFO)
- Certification or past certification as a Paramedic
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Mobility to inspect various residential, commercial or industrial
properties or other facilities which may include standing for
extended periods of time, stooping, kneeling and walking on uneven
terrain at construction sites, climbing ladders, scaffolding and
stairs; stamina to serve as emergency incident commander; vision to
read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and
speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; hear fire
alarms, speakers, horns, and bells being tested; regularly lift up
to 50 pounds.
Work is subject to performance under adverse environmental
conditions in life threatening environments; exposure to bodily
fluids, solvents, chemicals, fumes, smoke, electrical current and
other hazardous substances.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 2, 2024
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