Deputy Chief ESF4 - Statewide Dispatch

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Deputy Chief: ESF4 – Statewide Dispatch will provide leadership to agency programs. This position will oversee programs, including but not limited to: training, quality assurance/quality improvement, compliance, data interpretation and strategic planning. The Deputy Chief will also work with various programs to provide high quality services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Fire Administration, Business Administration, Science or related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience with a fire or emergency response agency.
• Four (4) years as a supervisor.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Sound judgement.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead others.
• Ability to work long hours in times of need.
• Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Valid Texas Driver's license or ability to acquire one within 30 days of employment.
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Fire Administration, Business Administration, Science or related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of supervisory experience.
• NWCG Qualification

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to assigned program/team.
• Develop and maintain excellence in delivery of assigned programs.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for program area.
• Participate in emergency response by providing oversight to assigned program(s) and ensure seamless integration.
• Ensure the agency remains in compliance with all state and federal regulations within the program area.
• Provide oversight and leadership to assigned staff.
• Work with staff on employee development opportunities.
• Build and maintain depth in positions.
• Utilize non-assigned staff for response functions, when possible, to build knowledge.
• Analyze and provide staffing for expected demand.
• Establish and model a service-oriented culture that supports organizational values.
• Ensure budgets and inventory are properly managed.
• Collaborate with others to ensure grant goals and objectives are completed.
• Ensure grant money is properly used and reported on.
• Ensure the maintenance and proper operation of systems and equipment.
• Work closely with division leadership to improve systems.
• Ensure all administrative duties are completed properly, such as environmental health and safety, credit card compliance, fuel logs and related duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Emergency response may require working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions, exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as smoke, wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.
• Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations.
• Persons serving in fire operation positions must meet a physical fitness standard which includes successfully completing the appropriate annual work capacity test.

Benefits

• Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce.
• Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees