Deputy Fire Chief

State of Montana•Great Falls, MT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Military Affairs is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief to share overall management and control of the Fire Protection Flight with the Fire Chief, overseeing operations, training, and technical services through Assistant Fire Chiefs. This role assumes full responsibility for the Fire Protection Flight in the Fire Chief's absence, including hiring, promotions, discipline, pay, leave, union negotiations, budget management, and terminations.

Requirements

Minimum of two years supervisory experience (Captain and above).
Must be certified within one year of hire by the DoD Firefighter Certification system as Fire Officer IV.
Must have minimum of Fire Officer I, II, III, Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I), Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), HAZMAT Incident Commander (includes Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations), and Airport Fire Fighter (includes Firefighter I, II).
Medical requirements. Must meet and maintain NFPA Standard 1582, Medical Requirements for the Fire Fighter, and have no record of pyrophobia, acrophobia, or claustrophobia for entry, award, or retention of this position.
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly is mandatory for entry, award, and retention of this position.
Normal color vision as defined in NFPA 1582 is mandatory for entry into this position.
Eligibility for a Secret security clearance according to AFI 31-501 is mandatory for Award and retention of this position, and possess a current Restricted Area Badge, Air Force Form 1199C.
Qualification to operate government vehicles is mandatory for retention of this position.
Must possess a valid Montana State, and Military Drivers license.
Must maintain a state of readiness at all times, capable if responding to aircraft incidents as required by Federal Aviation Administration, (FAA) Part 139.319.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the MT Professional Development Center’s Effective Management Series will substitute for one year of management experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall direction of the activities of the training, technical services, and operations programs and operation of the communications center.
Reviews plans, schedules, and other management activities of subordinate Assistant Chiefs, ensuring that all programs are fully functional and operating at maximum efficiency and effectiveness. As necessary, reassigns employees to balance manning of subordinate programs and otherwise ensures that all programs are manned to accomplish the mission.
Responsible for review of base plans, policies, strategy, tactics, and procedures for fire suppression and prevention to ensure compliance with current and new national consensus standards, National Fire Codes, uniform building codes, Code of Federal Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies and procedures, and environmental laws and regulations as they apply to fire protection.
Serves as the on-scene commander of a fire/crash scene until relieved by the Fire Chief. Determines the best course of action to minimize loss or damage from fires or explosions. Directs the placement of firefighting equipment and personnel to ensure maximum utilization in fire control or aircraft crash/rescue operations.
Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with personnel, manpower, other staff officials, and municipal and other federal fire departments. Provides technical advisory services to management on all matters pertaining to fire protection and prevention.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
Required to participate in a physical fitness program.
Incumbent is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless on leave or TDY.