Deputy Chief of Operations

Tooele County•Tooele, UT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tooele County Fire Department operates with two deputy chief positions. While similar in nature, each position is unique with respect to a primary and secondary role, with specific responsibilities to ensure the organizational mission, objectives, and management goals are achieved. Each deputy chief reports directly to the emergency services director /fire chief. Each deputy chief may support the other with their respective portfolios - administratively and operationally. The primary role of this deputy chief position is to represent Tooele County on all operational activities related to training, preparedness, and emergency response. This position may also direct or assist administratively and operationally in fire mitigation, emergency medical services, special operations, and may provide supervision and coordination of other fire department related activities within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County. This role may act as an administrative liaison between various County jurisdictions. Specific duties are featured herein, but serve only as a general guide, which may be modified by the Tooele County Fire Chief as deemed necessary, based on the needs of the community and knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee fulfilling the role.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or GED equivalent.
Valid Utah Driver's license.
Three years of fire management experience, including experience with structure and wildland fire suppression and prevention.
Certified Fire I & II with the state of Utah.
Certified in basic wildland firefighting as required by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.
Licensed EMT or paramedic within the state of Utah.
Knowledge of County rules, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge of County budgeting and purchasing procedures.
Knowledge of County training standards and emergency medical procedures.
Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to fire protection, firefighting, and employee safety.
Knowledge of principles and practices of adult vocational training and education.
Knowledge of use of computers and computerized programs.
Knowledge of incident command and control strategies and tactics.
Knowledge of effective Leadership principles.
Knowledge of management principles and practices necessary to plan, analyze, develop, direct, and evaluate administrative policies, organizational structures, and various Tooele County programs and practices.
Knowledge of principles and modern methods of fire suppression/prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material abatement and technical rescue.
Knowledge of safety principles and practices associated with County programs and practices.
Knowledge of recognized principles of effective Incident Management.
Knowledge of principles of employee supervision and personnel management including labor relations, training, disciplining of personnel, and information systems.
Skill in coordinating multiple priorities and programs.
Skill in preparing and modifying strategic plans.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, especially in sensitive relationships with representatives of other agencies or governmental units, employee associations, and citizen groups.
Ability to maintain managerial control under extremely stressful conditions.
Ability to make life or death decisions during emergency situations.
Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Ability to work in a teamwork environment.
Ability to counsel personnel and conduct performance appraisals.
Ability to formulate goals and objectives.
Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and direct multiple and varying projects, programs, and activities.
Ability to consistently interpret and administer policies, procedures, and applicable regulations and professional standards.
Ability to adhere to established timelines.
Ability to motivate individuals to meet departmental objectives.
Ability to work cooperatively with the recognized employee organization.
Ability to coordinate and initiate actions, implement decisions and recommendations.
Ability to deal tactfully and persuasively with others in controversial situations.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral presentations, written reports, and in-person discussions.
Ability to drive a Tooele County vehicle to respond to emergency incidents.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree (A.S.) from an accredited collage is preferred.
Fire Officer I & II certification preferred.
May be required to complete training from the following: Tooele County Emergency Management, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, Utah State Comprehensive Emergency Management Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, United States Forest Service, United States, Bureau of Land Management.

Responsibilities

Represent Tooele County on all operational activities related to training, preparedness, and emergency response.
Direct or assist administratively and operationally in fire mitigation, emergency medical services, special operations.
Provide supervision and coordination of other fire department related activities within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County.
Act as an administrative liaison between various County jurisdictions.
Serve as a liaison officer between the Tooele County officials and automatic/mutual aid agencies.
Advocate for fire service mitigation, wildland and structure fire protection, special operations, and the provision of emergency medical services.
Serve as a liaison to specified communities as assigned by the Emergency Services Director/Fire Chief.
Review fire prevention activities associated with new development as well as the automatic and mutual aid responses.
Ensure continuation and development of relationships with partnering agencies.
Represent the County for all fire department-related matters on unincorporated land (except for the North Tooele Fire District and Department of Defense properties), including vehicle accidents, medical calls, hazmat situations, wildfires, structure fires, vehicle fires, fire alarms, etc.
Maintain positive working relationships with non-county agencies that provide fire department-related services.
Review and maintain all mutual aid and automatic aid agreements.
Ensure timely and adequate responses from partnering agencies.
Ensure minimum levels of training are met by partnering agencies.
Ensure safe and effective equipment is used by partnering agencies.
Ensure necessary reporting and tracking is completed for partnering agencies.
Create, maintain, distribute, and train county and non-county agencies on set Standard Operating Guidelines for responses.
Ensure proper maintenance, safety, and usage of fire apparatus.
Set standards for vehicle safety and reliability for County and outside agency responses to fire calls.
Ensure County and partnering agencies have adequate communication equipment, to include mobile and portable radios.
Ensure the County communication plan works for all agencies at all responses.
Serve as the liaison to the Tooele County emergency dispatch center as directed by the Fire Chief.
Ensure pre-plan maps, mapping/navigations/data collection applications, and County mobilization guides are available to all partnering agencies.
Administer the Tooele County Fire aerial and submersible drone program.
Ensure logistical capacity and support are available from the County and meets the needs of all agencies for all incidents.
Work collaboratively with the county fire warden to manage fire suppression and financial match agreement with the state.
Ensure the County meets requirements in wildfire mitigation, preparedness, and prevention annually.
Meet with citizens, HOAs, and other parties living within the wildland-urban interface performing education and outreach regarding home-hardening, defensible space, and other wildfire mitigation and preparedness strategies.
Ensure completion of appropriate red card training and maintaining certifications.
Ensure compliance with fire related agreements/MOUs with outside agencies.
Enforce fire-related state and county codes regarding wildland urban interface, building code, etc.
Create, implement, and maintain County CWPP (County Wildfire Preparedness Plan).
Review, enforce, and recommend ordinance updates.
Conduct investigations of wildland incidents and requisite suppression activities.
Work with the Deputy Administration Chief and Station Chiefs to ensure that NERIS reports for all incidents are completed in the relevant databases.
Monitor all active grants to ensure compliance with applicable requirements, including reporting deadlines, performance measures, financial tracking, and audit standards.
Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Emergency Services Director/Fire Chief.