Deputy Hazmat Chief

Williamson County•Georgetown: 3189 SE Inner Loop, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Fire Marshal, this position is responsible for responding to emergency calls involving fire, hazardous materials, technical response, and emergency operations center needs. The role serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Hazardous Materials (HazMat) responses. It involves performing advanced technical investigative work, coordinating investigations into fires/explosives, weapons of mass destruction, hazardous materials incidents, environmental crimes, public nuisance, and other criminal violations. The position also conducts fire inspections and oversees the County HazMat program and equipment, noting that this is not a staffed HazMat team response program.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field with a background Fire Science and eight (8) years of fire service experience including Special Operations experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Four (4) years of supervisory experience including teaching/training in the fire service field
Required Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Advanced Structure Fire Fighter certification
TCFP Fire Service Instructor level I certification
TCFP Hazmat Technician certification
TCFP Hazmat Incident Command certification
TCFP Fire Officer II certification
TCFP Incident Safety Officer certification
TCFP Fire Investigator
TCFP Fire Inspector
Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B)
NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 Required within one (1) year of employment
Valid Class A non-CDL driver’s license
Honeywell Rae Portable Air Monitor Technician certification
Fire Plans examiner certification

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Ten (10) years of HazMat Tech experience
TCFP Master Firefighter certification
TCFP Master Fire Investigator certification
TCFP Master Inspector certification
TCFP Level III-Master Instructor certification
TCOLE Basic Peace Officer License

Responsibilities

Responds to all County HazMat team call outs and provides 24/7 (SME) assistance to the incident commander
Maintains all Hazmat contracts and inventory lists and creates an equipment replacement program for all HazMat needs
Provides staff development, coaching, mentoring, and positive reinforcement
Provides direction and guidance to outside Fire Department staff during emergency hazmat calls, as necessary
Ensures the maintenance and renewal of employee certifications and department training facility certifications
Develops measurement tools and data collection methods to assess special operations, focusing on continuous performance improvement
Develops, coordinates, and assists with special operations training for the region
Assists in developing a HazMat education schedule and tracks training hours
Assists in the maintenance of the continuation education program for Williamson County HazMat Operations
Serves as an educational resource for county emergency service groups
Updates the standard operating procedures in coordination with other team members
Serves as liaison to regional response groups
Conducts regular inventory of all county HazMat vehicles, trailers, gear and equipment
Works with the Fire Marshal and regional response teams to evaluate and improve first responder and staff proficiency
Coordinates and maintains all HazMat equipment
Researches, evaluates, tests, and implements new equipment for the department
Identifies areas requiring improvement using standard quality improvement (QI) techniques
Shares QI data, analyses, and process improvement strategies with all staff
Researches and proposes grant equipment through Homeland Security Task Force
Ensures division meets all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) requirements for the HazMat program
Assists the Fire Marshal with inspections/code enforcement and fire investigations, as needed
Assists the Fire Marshal with long range budget and system planning
Assists in maintaining the budgets for HazMat operational and training expenses
Processes purchases and documents expenditures
Attends all drills, training, and meetings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned