Assistant Fire Chief

City of Palm Bay•Palm Bay, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs administrative and supervisory firefighting work directing the activities of a Fire Rescue Department Division(s). This position can be assigned to oversee Operations, Administrative Services, Special Operations, Logistics, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Resource Management, Fleet, Facilities, Training and Safety, Community Risk Reduction, GIS, SWAT Medic, or other areas assigned by the Fire Chief. Work involves participating in Departmental planning to ensure maintenance of proper service levels for the City, and overseeing budgeting, fiscal and personnel administration functions for the assigned bureau. Employee is also responsible for responding to scenes of major fires, hazardous materials incidents, natural or man-made disasters, emergency management planning and coordination, etc., evaluating the situation, and formulating and participating in a plan of suppression and/or rescue. Work also involves ensuring availability and proper maintenance of firefighting and rescue equipment, and coordinating activities with other City departments, or outside agencies and businesses. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of emergency response work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Public Administration, Fire Science, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of paid (career) experience in firefighting, Emergency Medical Services, and emergency response.
Ten (10) years of experience as a Lieutenant or equivalent or higher in a Fire Rescue Department required.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Must possess a current Certificate of Compliance as a firefighter from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards.
Must have a current State of Florida Fire Officer I, State of Florida Paramedic Certification or hold a current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician certification with the ability to obtain a Paramedic certification within 18 months of appointment.
Must excel in the use of Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Possession of or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment: State of Florida Fire Officer II, State of Florida Fire Instructor II, State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I
Possession of or ability to obtain within 18 months of appointment: State of Florida Fire Officer III, State of Florida Fire Instructor III, State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector II, Fire Code Administrator, Live Fire Training Instructor, Fire Investigator
Professional Officer designation from the Center for Public Safety and Excellence
Completion of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program

Responsibilities

Assists in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and methods to be employed in emergency response operations, and in development of plans for multiple responses to natural or manmade disasters.
Participates in research and development of plans for acquisition of equipment, training and/or staffing to maintain proper service levels based on projections for growth of the City and efficient use of the City's resources.
Assists in preparation of budgets, and administration of budgeted funds for assigned Divisions.
Prepares requisitions or coordinates purchase of necessary equipment, supplies and materials, and ensures proper distribution, with the Deputy Fire Chief’s approval.
Manages assigned Battalion Chiefs and ensures they have the necessary support to perform their duties.
Oversees and ensures proper staffing of assigned fire rescue stations.
Enforces day-to-day operating policies and procedures.
Performs inspections of fire stations and apparatus, prepares written inspection reports for the Deputy Fire Chief to review.
Selectively responds to incidents requiring firefighting, emergency medical services (EMS), search and rescue of victims, or hazardous material response.
May make determination of necessary personnel, equipment and suppression or containment tactics until relieved by or until otherwise directed by the Deputy Fire Chief.
Rotate afterhours on-call responsibilities as scheduled by the Deputy Fire Chief.
Prepares and maintains various records and reports of activities and emergency response operations.
Attends seminars, conference, workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as appropriate to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of emergency response, including firefighting, emergency rescue, hazardous materials response, etc.
Performs other related work as required.