Fire Division Chief

Orange County Fire Authority•Irvine, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This outstanding opportunity is open only to current Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) full-time safety employees who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in this recruitment announcement. Fire Division Chiefs report to an Assistant Chief or Deputy Chief and manage the day-to-day operations of one or more firefighting battalions of a large geographic division, two or more administrative sections, or a combination of both. Fire Division Chiefs typically supervise several Fire Battalion Chiefs and their subordinates, work directly with city/county staff and other agency administrators, and function as the primary liaison between the OCFA and other entities. The ideal candidate will be politically astute and have a strong team orientation. He/she will model personal responsibility, character, a positive attitude, accountability, a commitment to ethical behavior, be a consummate professional who will recognize that the OCFA's organizational integrity is only as strong as our weakest link and will consciously avoid even the appearance of impropriety. The Fire Division Chief will value OCFA members and will embrace diversity of perspective, knowing that creating an environment that encourages diversity of opinions is the OCFA's strength. The ideal candidate will understand his/her role as an agent of influence in moving individuals and the organization forward. The individual selected will understand the nature of both internal and external customer service and will have a high commitment to the ideals of public service. The ideal candidate will also have a strong commitment to excellence in personal and team performance and will be accountable for results while recognizing that results do not come at the expense of the OCFA's commitment to its core values of teamwork, integrity, trust, excellence, ethics, personal responsibility, care and respect, honesty and fairness, reliability, and diversity.

Requirements

Completion of probation as a Battalion Chief
Considerable experience and background which would demonstrate the application of the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities
Possession of a valid Class C Driver License and an acceptable driving record
Ability to act in a Duty capacity in order to respond to emergency calls
This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.

Nice To Haves

Chief Officer certification from California State Fire Training
Bachelor's degree with coursework in Fire Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises the work of a suppression division or a division of administrative support functions
Interprets departmental policy to subordinates; assigns duties and responsibilities and delineates lines of authority; provides subordinates with directions on coordination of services, policy, procedures, budget, and personnel problems
Negotiates cooperative agreements with mutual aid groups to prevent and suppress structural, commercial, wildland, aircraft, and other fires and emergencies; assists in developing cooperative agreements and contracts with city, county, and state agencies providing support for fire and Emergency Medical Services operations
Analyzes technical data; develops policies, programs, and procedures; develops major disaster plans
Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation; recommends appropriate department position on legislation
Evaluates the performance of personnel and recommends compensation; recommends or implements disciplinary actions; establishes work standards and trains and develops subordinates
Attends and makes presentations at the Board of Directors, City Council, County Board of Supervisors, committee, and staff meetings, interfaces with elected and appointed officials, civic groups, professional associations, and other parties on behalf of the Authority
Supervises and participates in the analysis and interpretation of intangible political and administrative problems which require an understanding of County-wide interests legislation, legal constraints, and executive policy
Prepares and submits budget requests for assigned division, estimates future needs in terms of personnel, equipment, supplies, and space; reviews and approves or alters budget request from subunits within assigned division; consults with superiors on priorities and availability of funding
Assumes Incident Command and Duty Officer responsibilities
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level