Assistant Fire Chief
The Opportunity: If you are a visionary with excellent communication skills, haveproven leadership experience working in a municipal fire department, and extensiveexperience in tactics and training, we welcome you to consider joining us as theCity of Mebane's next Assistant Fire Chief.
General Statement of Duties: The purposeof this position is to manage and administer the operations and staff assignedto the Emergency Operations Division, an operational division within the Cityof Mebane Fire Department.
Thisposition will assist the Fire Chief in creating and implementing a vision forthe department, support, and promote its mission and values, and provide leadership for members toward conductingoperations daily.
This position will be responsiblefor assisting with planning, directing, and reviewing the Department'sactivities and operations in areas including fire suppression, hazardousmaterial mitigation, fire prevention, life safety code compliance, public safetyeducation, emergency medical services, department member training, recruitment,and hiring. This position is tasked with coordinating assigned activities with otherdepartments and outside agencies, and provide highly responsible andcomplex executive-level support to the Fire Chief as a member of the managementteam.
Duties and Responsibilities: Provide positive leadership, direction, and control for all members of the Emergency Operations Division.
Develop, plan, and implement the Division's goals and objectives.
Recommend, develop, and administer policies and procedures.
Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the respective division; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Maintain effective and consistent one-on-one dialogue with all employees on a regular basis.
Provide initiative-taking performance planning and utilize Performance Measures to formalize performance goals, outline professional development plans, and discuss job competencies.
Continuously review employee performance and document through a performance review system and/or development program.
Participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; conduct and review performance evaluations; provide guidance and opportunities for career development of employees; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations.
Participate in development and management of the Department's Strategic Plan.
Provide positive leadership and development to Department personnel to foster a qualified and capable staff.
Value diversity within the division and having a strong commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.
Participate in the development, administration, and management of the Fire Department budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for effective operation of the Department; monitor and approve expenditures.
Participate in the research of alternative approaches to fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous material handling, fire and life safety code application, and other emergency programs.
Manage the effectiveness of the pre-fire planning programs.
Attend and participate in professional meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Plan, coordinate, oversee and evaluate department training to assure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Coordinate all training necessary for department members to maintain required certifications.
Schedule annual refresher training as required by Department of Insurance and Insurance Services Office.
Oversee department safety programs and coordinate with City Risk Management to maintain continuity and compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Prepare a variety of technical and departmental activity reports.
Respond in a timely and positive manner to complaints and requests for information.
Respond to major emergencies and assume an appropriate role within the Incident Command System.
Act in both a participative and evaluative capacity at emergency events.
Represent the Fire Chief, the Department, and the City in relationships with the public, community groups, professional organizations, other City departments and outside agencies.
When directed, fill in as acting Fire Chief.
Manage other programs and perform related duties as assigned and required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Possess excellentorganizational, verbal, and written skills.
Skill in motivating, communicating with, andinstructing/training others, using both technical and non-technical language toexplain complex subjects and processes.
Ability to operate fire apparatus and pumps, and in firesuppression techniques.
Ability to apply basic emergency medical assistance,including CPR and first aid.
Knowledgeable of the safe and proper operation of equipmentand tools.
Demonstrated skill in supervising, evaluating, training, andmotivating employees.
Skilled in utilizing public relations techniques inresponding to inquiries and complaints.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective workingrelationships with State, Federal, and other local fire and emergencymanagement officials, elected officials, subordinate staff, colleagues, andCity residents.
Ability to communicate in one-on-one and groupsituations.
Ability to remain calm under adverse conditions and makingsound judgments concerning life and property under pressure.
Ability to develop partnerships and work collaborativelywith employee groups, outside agencies, and other elements of the community.
Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of staff andassigned work teams.
Ability to provide leadership to assigned supervisorsthrough planning.
Ability to deal persuasively and effectively with propertyowners and the general public.
Ability to think conceptually, observe and evaluate trends,analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and make sound decisions andrecommendations.
Ability to react to emergency situations quickly and calmlyto adopt effective courses of action, considering surrounding hazards andcircumstances.
Ability to assess and assign priorities to administrativeissues and work assignments when confronted with multiple pressing demands atone time.
Ability to express ideas, clearly and concisely, bothverbally and in writing. Manage complex policy issues and projects relating toFire Department service delivery and support functions.
Ability to review and approve communication operationchanges affecting Fire Department dispatching.
Physical Demands: Work is typically performed whilesitting at a desk or table, with intermittent standing or stooping, whileoperating a motor vehicle, or at the scene of an emergency or non-emergencycalls for service. The employee will utilize equipment requiring a high degreeof dexterity and strength and must be able to work for extended periods of timein a physically hostile and stressful environment.
Work Environment: Work is typically performed in avariety of environments and locations involving high stress, high heat, extremetemperatures, difficult terrain, and varying heights, confined spaces, limitedvisibility, and hazardous atmospheres. Work environments include fire stations,vehicles, and emergency scenes.
For priority consideration, apply by Tuesday, August 27. Application review will occur on August 29. Interviews are expected to be conducted the week of September 15.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from anaccredited college or university with an Associate degree in Fire Science or relatedfield and a minimum of ten (10) years' experience of firefighting, three (3) years'experience in the management of a municipal fire department, at the rank of Captainor higher, and extensive experience in tactics and training; or an equalcombination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Must Possess and maintain the following:
North Carolina Class B driver's license
North Carolina Firefighter II Certification
North Carolina Qualified Fire Instructor 2
North Carolina EMT Basic
North Carolina Qualified Fire Officer II
North Carolina Technical Rescuer
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700. 800
Chief 101 Certification
FLSA Status: Exempt
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
COMPENSATION
84,000.00 - 131,250.00
DISCLAIMER
This classificationspecification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level ofwork performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to containor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The PhysicalRequirements and Working Conditions section of this classification may varyfrom position to position and a more thorough description of these elements canbe found in the employee's Position Description Questionnaire (PDQ). The Cityreserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to thisclassification.

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