Chief Deputy of Operations- Job ID 94992

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

*This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. We are currently in a hybrid work environment.

This position is headquartered in St. Paul. This position includes use of a state vehicle and requires residency in Minnesota or an adjoining county in a neighboring state.

This position serves as one of two Chief Deputy State Fire Marshals with primary oversight and direction over the fire investigations, state emergency response teams, data and education, and fire service support teams within the State Fire Marshal (SFM) division. This position is a member of the SFM senior leadership and management team that includes the state fire marshal, chief deputies, MBFTE Executive Director and SFM business manager. Responsibilities also include formulation and interpretation of division policy, management of assigned teams, purchasing and other financial matters, and coordination of human resource functions. This position has considerable latitude to perform within broad guidelines established by the state fire marshal and has the authority to act on behalf of the state fire marshal in their absence.

What’s Good About this Job:

Our Core Operating Principles

State Fire Marshal is trusted - We hold true to the public's faith in us to be knowledgeable, consistent, and dependable.

State Fire Marshal is accessible - Those that depend on our resources and services can expect to receive responsive, accurate, and practical support.

State Fire Marshal is forward-thinking - Different situations may require different types of support, but our efforts will always prioritize collaboration and put the safety of Minnesotans ahead of traditions or habits that are no longer useful.

We work across the state with organizations and stakeholders to building partnerships to ensure the MN fire service is prepared, supported and successful.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of supervisory experience including the responsibility of hiring, firing, discipline, performance management and workforce management
• Two years’ experience in program management, business process improvement, and policy development
• One year experience managing and developing budgets
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to the public, colleagues, stakeholders and elected public officials
• Previous experience working with the Minnesota State Fire Code or International Fire Code, national standards (e.g., NFPA) and their application, and a thorough knowledge of the basic principles and methods of fire safety and prevention programs
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in public administration, business administration, fire service administration, or closely related field
• Previous experience in delivery and/or development of fire/life safety education
• IAAI Certification in fire investigations (i.e., IAAI-FIT, IAAI-CFI, etc.)
• IFSAC or ProBoard certification as a Fire Inspector I or higher
• Knowledge of fire ground or other related emergency incident operations
• Knowledge of fire department or other related emergency services field operations
• Previous experience working with State Emergency Response Assets (i.e., Chemical Assessment Teams, USAR, MART, Bomb Squads)

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

• Criminal history check
• Reference checks
• Driver's license history
• Drug Screening

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. We need diverse and talented individuals – like you – to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota.

Company Description

When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. We need diverse and talented individuals – like you – to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota.