Fire Deputy Chief of Operations

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSTING #224: Fire Deputy Chief of Operations

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Fire Department

WORK LOCATION: East Annex 850 Municipal Drive Farmington

PAY GRADE: R Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $96297 to $149720/annually

HOURS WORKED: 8:00am - 5:00pm

DAYS WORKED: Monday - Friday

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Open Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington Application will not be considered in our job selection process.

Position Summary

The Deputy Chief of Operations serves as a key member of the Fire Departments executive leadership team overseeing all aspects of emergency operations personnel management and resource deployment. This position is responsible for ensuring that fire suppression rescue emergency medical services (EMS) hazardous materials response special operations community events and weather-related events are conducted safely efficiently and in accordance with departmental mission policies industry standards and applicable state and federal laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Operational Leadership

-Direct coordinate and supervise the daily operations of fire suppression rescue EMS hazardous materials and special operations units. - Develop implement and monitor operational policies procedures and performance standards to ensure optimal service delivery.

- Directs and conducts a variety of organizational studies investigations and operational studies; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. - Oversee incident command operations at major emergencies and serve as the Incident Commander when required or other IMT functions as needed. - Coordinate mutual aid and automatic aid responses with surrounding jurisdictions.

- Participates on a variety of boards commissions and committees.

- Explains interprets justifies and defends department programs policies practices actions and activities for departmental employees and also general public; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Personnel Management

- manages and mentors Battalion Chiefs and other assigned staff ensuring adherence to performance expectations training requirements and department policies. - Coordinates recruitment hirings promotions evaluations and discipline of operational personnel. - Promotes a culture of safety teamwork accountability and continuous improvement.

- Monitor and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources and proposes modifications accordingly.

- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

Strategic Planning & Administration

- Assist the Fire Chief in developing and implementing short- and long-term operational goals and objectives. - Responsible for service delivery call volume trends staffing models and operational readiness.

- Prepares and submits periodic reports to the Fire Chief regarding Operations activities and prepares a variety of other reports (i.e. shift effectiveness performance standards staffing).

- Participates in reviewing and managing the development and implementation of Departmental goals objectives and priorities for each assigned service area; as well as recommending and administering policies procedures practices rules and regulations.

- Assesses and monitors workload internal and external relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.

Training & Readiness

- Oversees the development and delivery of training programs to ensure operational personnel maintain required skills certifications and competencies based on performance. - Ensure all apparatus equipment and facilities are maintained in a state of operational readiness.

- Evaluates operating tactics and strategies procedures and equipment for effectiveness and efficiency. Assists in directing disaster preparation for the community.

Community & Interagency Relations

- Serve as a departmental representative at meetings conferences and public events.

- Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees officials and all members of the general public.

- Attends and participates in professional training and group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of fire prevention suppression and EMS representing the Department in a variety of local county state and other meetings.

- Foster community engagement and support through open communication and public education initiatives.

- Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Provides a variety of complex administrative managerial and professional work in coordinating and directing the activities of the Division of Operations as well as staff assistance to the Fire Chief.

Establishes priorities coordinates support services within the Department and assures program objectives and standards are defined attained and congruent with the overall mission and goals of the Department.

Responds to major emergencies and may assume command operations or safety of field operations; performs a management role in the direction of assigning personnel and equipment at the scene of emergencies involving fire all types of accidents hazardous materials incidents and lifesaving and rescue work.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the Department and the City.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Is assigned the coordination of special projects or committees at the direction of the Fire Chief. Make community presentations.

Serves as the acting Fire Chief as assigned acts on behalf of the Fire Chief in the absence of the Fire Chief.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The functions and requirements of this job are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy which includes pre-employment testing post-accident testing random testing reasonable suspicion testing return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

The employee must meet initial medical requirements as outlined in NMAC Reg. 11.5.2.10 C (4) and maintain annual medical requirements outlined in NMAC Reg. 11.5.2.10 C (5) and (6).

Employees in this position are considered confidential. Must maintain the utmost confidentiality in dealing with employee records and business information.

Must have a minimum of ten years of experience within the Fire Service with at least four years of supervisory experience and an increasing level of administrative and supervisory responsibility within the fire service.

Must reside within 15 miles of Farmington City Limits and be able to respond after hours (on-call).

Must have IFSAC certification in Fire Officer II or equivalent.

Must be fluent with Blue Card command and have a strong understanding in all areas of the Incident Command System.

Must be able to obtain a New Mexico EMT-Basic or higher within the first year of employment.

Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree in Fire Science Public Administration Emergency Management or related field (masters degree or EFO preferred).

Preference may be given to individuals with a masters degree in a related field and/or to individuals who have completed or are currently in the National Fire Academys EFO program.

Must have the ability to analyze complex fire service and personnel problems and situations and be able to devise effective and reasonable courses of action. Must be able to react quickly calmly and with good judgment under emergency conditions. Must have good oral and written communication skills and the ability to plan supervise and coordinate the work of subordinates.

Must have a valid drivers license applicable to operating fire apparatus within the state of New Mexico with acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees City officials and the public.

Works under the general supervision of the Fire Chief.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Standard firefighting equipment ladders first aid equipment radio pager computer phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands handle or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally drag up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in offices vehicles and outdoor settings in all weather conditions including temperature extremes during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergencies and stressful situations. Incumbents may be exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance including smoke noxious odors fumes chemicals liquid chemicals solvents and oils.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and loud at an emergency scene.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

May be any or all of the following: written examination; assessment center; tactical exercise; oral interviews.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V

Required Experience:

Chief