FIRE CHIEF - 60006951

State of Florida•CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

1d•$45,000 - $67,447•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Chief leads and administers the Florida State Hospital Fire Department’s emergency and non-emergency operations and day-to-day activities. The position reports to the Emergency Services Director and has authority and responsibility associated with the Fire Chief rank. The Chief establishes work priorities, projects, shift structure guidelines, and enforcement of departmental rules and regulations, and serves as the Fire Department’s primary representative at fire and emergency medical incidents at the hospital. The role oversees department personnel, facilities, vehicles, and equipment, including staff scheduling, assignments, timekeeping, leave approvals, training, performance reviews, and personnel matters. The Chief monitors staff certifications and training for compliance with applicable state and federal standards and ensures approved hospital and department procedures are followed. The Chief supervises fire, medical, and emergency response at the hospital and incidents covered by service or mutual-aid agreements. Responsibilities include serving as Incident Commander when needed, ensuring proper firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue practices, and maintaining knowledge of hospital buildings, hydrants, staff housing, and special response procedures. The role also oversees Life Safety inspections, fire drills, related documentation, and safety instruction for employees and residents. This includes overseeing inspection and maintenance activities for fire alarms, sprinklers, hydrants, standpipes, and other fire protection systems, as well as coordinating fire suppression hood maintenance, cooking equipment cleaning, annual sprinkler inspections, and system repairs with contractors and vendors. Florida State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.

Requirements

At least two years of supervisory experience in fire prevention and suppression.
High school graduation or equivalent, as determined by the Division of State Fire Marshal.
Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, in accordance with Florida Statute 633.
Current/active State of Florida Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Tenure as a Firefighter, registered with the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
Maintain current/active State of Florida-recognized Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification registered with the Florida Department of Health.
Completion certificate for a 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC).
Current and valid state-issued driver’s license.
Ability to lift, pull, squat, carry loads, climb ladders, and use hand and power tools while wearing protective clothing and breathing apparatus in moderate to severe heat and cold.
Knowledge of fire-prevention techniques and firefighting techniques.
Ability to supervise people and use a variety of firefighting equipment and first aid techniques.
Ability to use problem-solving techniques and understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to prioritize workload and manage a firefighting and prevention program.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct fire-prevention and firefighting activities.
Submit to a pre-employment medical examination and physical agility evaluation; submit to annual medical certification and additional certification as required by the department.
Application work history, education, volunteer experience, qualifications, and responses to pre-qualifying questions must be complete and verifiable. Employment gaps of three months or more must be explained.

Nice To Haves

Current employment with Florida State Hospital.

Responsibilities

Manage and administer all emergency and non-emergency Fire Department operations and day-to-day activities.
Set work priorities, projects, shift structure guidelines, and enforce Fire Department rules and regulations.
Represent the Fire Department at fire and emergency medical incidents at Florida State Hospital.
Oversee the operation and supervision of department facilities, vehicles, equipment, and personnel.
Supervise personnel scheduling, duty assignments, timekeeping, leave approvals, and staffing matters.
Lead and supervise subordinate staff; communicate, plan, train, complete performance reviews, and enforce applicable department and hospital procedures and rules.
Use approved methods to address personnel matters, payroll, disciplinary actions, and other employee actions.
Monitor personnel certifications and training to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal standards.
Supervise fire, medical, and emergency response at the hospital and incidents involving service or mutual-aid agreements.
Serve as Incident Commander when necessary for fireground operations and command other emergencies as designated by hospital administration.
Ensure personnel follow appropriate firefighting methods, emergency medical protocols, and rescue procedures.
Maintain familiarity with hospital buildings, fire hydrants, staff housing, and special response procedures.
Supervise the scheduling and completion of Life Safety inspections to ensure compliance with applicable mandates, hospital procedures, and department procedures.
Oversee inspections and routine checks and maintenance of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, hydrants, standpipe systems, and other fire protection systems.
Supervise and complete documentation of fire drills and life-safety activities.
Instruct employees and residents in evacuation procedures, fire and emergency reporting, fire extinguisher operation, and fire safety training.
Oversee fire suppression hood maintenance and tagging contracts for five systems.
Oversee cleaning contracts for five facility cooking equipment systems.
Oversee annual fire sprinkler inspection contracts covering 31 systems/buildings, one fire pump, one jockey pump, and 21 backflow preventers.
Coordinate fire sprinkler system repairs and work with contractors and vendors in person, by phone, and by email, including onsite quote preparation.
Complete contractual service agreements for service work.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.