Deputy Fire Chief of Internal Services

Deputy Fire Chief

Under limited supervision, the Deputy Fire Chief of the Internal Services Division assists with planning, organizing, and directing the activities and functions of the department's internal support structures. This role promotes public safety by ensuring department readiness and preparedness through the management of facilities, fleet and logistics. The Deputy Chief directs project management for large scale department projects and oversees the inventory of fire department equipment, apparatus, and facilities. This position provides complex staff support to the Fire Chief and Executive Management Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executive Support: Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team providing strategic and essential support to the Fire Chief.
• Facilities & Fleet: Directs the management of department facilities and oversees the Fleet division, including the EVT Technician.
• Logistics & Inventory: Acts as the logistics manager, to ensure proper inventory and tracking of all department equipment and apparatus.
• Professional Development: Oversees Training and Professional Development programs, providing oversight to the Training Chief.
• Personnel & Policy: Manages Human Resources functions including hiring, personnel matters, and the development and implementation of department policies and procedures.
• Safety & Wellness: Leads the department's Safety and Health and Wellness programs.
• Peer Support: Coordinates the Peer Support program and oversees the department Chaplain.
• Compliance & Accreditation: Manages the department's Accreditation process and ensures industry Best Practices are continually maintained.
• Life Safety Devices: Directs the testing, certification, and maintenance of critical firefighter life safety devices.
• Technology & Data: Oversees Technology, GIS services, and Data analysis to improve department efficiency.
• Special Operations: Manages the department Honor Guard and other emergency support functions.
• Budget Administration: Participates in budget preparation and administration for the division, including cost estimates and justifications for staff and supplies.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in fire science or administration.
• Experience: Ten years consecutive and current years of progressively responsible fire service management experience.
• Firefighter Certification: Accredited (IFSAC or ProBoard) Firefighter I & II certification conforming to NFPA 1001.
• Instructor Certification: Accredited (IFSAC or ProBoard) Fire Instructor I certification conforming to NFPA 1041.
• Officer Certification: Accredited (IFSAC or ProBoard) Fire Officer I qualification conforming to NFPA 1021.
• FEMA Training: Completion of ICS 300 and ICS 400 courses approved by FEMA.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Licensure: Valid driver's license

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer(EFO) Program.

Physical and Mental Demands

This is primarily sedentary work but requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 125 pounds during emergency response. The role requires walking, running, climbing, and crawling over terrain and buildings as necessary during emergency operations. Visual acuity is required for analyzing computer data and observing general surroundings.

Working Environment

Work is performed in both office and field settings and requires frequent driving. The role involves frequent night and weekend duties. The worker is subject to potentially hazardous physical stress including extreme temperatures, hazardous substances, and atmospheric conditions, requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus when necessary. Regular contact with the public, external civic and volunteer organizations; and various government agencies is required. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.