Assistant Fire Chief (Promotional)

City of West Covina • West Covina, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Fire Chief, assists in planning, organizing, and directing major Fire Department programs, including fire suppression, fire prevention, budget/administration, and training; organizes and directs the activities of fire companies during an assigned shift; and performs related work as required. This position is open to City of West Covina employees only. Candidates who are not current City employees will not be considered.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting and rescue principles, techniques, and equipment, including tactics, pump operation, ventilation, salvage, and the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment; current developments in all phases of fire suppression work in metropolitan fire departments; conditions affecting fire control in major buildings, such as the presence of fire equipment, building height, shafts, basements, general construction, and other structural components; fire alarm system operations and current conditions; first aid methods and instruction; elementary science—including physics and chemistry as applied to the fire service; principles and practices involved in training fire department personnel; municipal purchasing and budgeting; and general management techniques.
• 64 units in Fire Science or related fields, or certification by the State Fire Marshal as a Certified Fire Officer.
• Five (5) years of fire suppression and prevention experience in a governmental agency, including at least two (2) years serving as a regular Fire Captain.
• This position requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and keyboard use. It also requires the physical abilities necessary to read, write, and communicate effectively in an office environment.
• A valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, a valid EMT certification and Advanced First Aid certification are required.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s Degree in business or public administration from an accredited college or university is desirable.
• Strike Team Leader desirable
• Urban Search and Rescue qualifications desirable
• Hazard Materials qualifications desirable

Responsibilities

• Commands emergency response personnel and resources to carry out tactical decisions and activities in direct response to an incident or threat.
• Assists in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating programs and activities of the Fire Department.
• Coordinates and directs personnel, apparatus, and equipment engaged in preventing and extinguishing fires and in the enforcement of fire ordinances and codes.
• Assists in the formulation and administration of Departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and polices.
• Assists in development of the department's budget, including the analysis of department needs, compilation of cost figures for equipment, materials, and supplies, and review of projected changes in the fire service.
• Prepares detailed reports on department activities and special studies.
• Investigates complaints and periodically inspects facilities, personnel, apparatus, and equipment; attends meetings and conferences and may make presentations before community groups.
• Responds to emergency calls when required.
• Assumes major responsibility for staff functions and activities of the Department, such as departmental personnel, training, fire prevention, purchasing, supply, budget, and equipment.
• Prepares and presents training programs to department personnel on essentially all aspects of fire service.
• Serves on City committees organized to deal with a variety of issues which require informed input on fire services.
• Prepares a plan for delivering Department services on an assigned shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree