Deputy Fire Chief- Operations

City of Westerville•Westerville OH 43081, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

THIS DEPUTY CHIEF POSITION WILL OVERSEE OVER FIRE OPERATIONS. This is advanced fire administration work planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Division of Fire. In this critical executive role, you will oversee the daily operations of the suppression, rescue, EMS, and training divisions. Working directly under the Fire Chief, you will command major incidents, drive strategic planning, and foster a culture of safety, readiness, and accountability among our personnel.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in fire administration or related field
Over five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a fire officer including supervisory experience
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license and remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy
Must possess an Ohio Paramedic certification
Ohio Firefighter II fire training certificate
Ohio Certified Fire Safety Inspector
Completion of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800

Nice To Haves

Ohio Fire Executive or Executive Fire Officer is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, prioritize, and direct the activities of the fire division to ensure operational effectiveness
Assist in researching, developing, writing, and presenting the annual division budget
Write or assist in writing specifications for new apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and supplies
Purchase new supplies, equipment and uniforms
Make recommendations to the Fire Chief
Control spending within the approved budget
Manage and supervise all assigned employees (e.g., schedule and assign tasks; interview job applicants; recommend the hiring of job applicants; recommend discipline; evaluate performance; receive and adjust grievances or employee complaints; approve and recommend the approval of leave requests; attend or participate in meetings in which policy questions are reviewed or discussed; recommend policy changes; participates in personnel or labor relations activities; has access to other employees’ personnel files; serve as a member of management’s collective bargaining negotiating team; prepare or type documents to be used solely in collective bargaining; has access to financial data used in monitoring department review / income, etc.)
Plan and train staff for emergency situations
Oversee training of staff
Respond to emergencies and direct emergency response
Make critical decisions regarding life and death in hazardous situations
Pre-plan disasters
Participate in problem-solving within the fire division
Maintain records and prepare reports on various subjects
Stay updated with changes in state and federal laws related to the division
Work with other Central Ohio Fire/EMS agencies to enhance services
Assist in developing the emergency mutual aid program and Emergency Management
Establish and maintain good working relationships with community groups, agencies, and the media
Make presentations regarding emergency services
Handle citizen complaints
Help plan and direct fundraising as required
Participate on various city and community committees and task forces
Act as Fire Chief as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned