Deputy Fire Chief

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Job Location:

Scottsdale, AZ - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 142208 - 206209

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Definition

Under limited supervision of the Fire Chief the Deputy Chief plans creates coordinates and evaluates the overall operation within one of the divisions for the Salt River Fire Department. The position is responsible for the oversight and compliance of division as well as formulating policy procedures and recommendations for considerations by the Fire Chief. This is treated as an FLSA Exempt and considered a DRIVING position.

Essential Functions:(Essential functions may vary among positions but may include the following tasks knowledge abilities skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification

Examples of Tasks

Tasks:
1. Establishes performance objectives goals and training needs of their assigned division as well as organize plan and direct activities and operations of the programs and functions within the division.

2. Attends regular and special board meetings and provides background information and research data to the command staff through personal and/or subordinate staff reports on plans proposals alternatives and recommendations.

3. Conducts and/or participates in working meetings with a wide variety of individuals and groups; utilizes leadership management and interpersonal skills in reaching decisions formulating recommendations and the negotiation/resolution of competing issues that are significant sensitive and often controversial.

4. Evaluation of the departments resources structure and service levels in relation to the communitys expectations and future needs.

5. 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; implement mid-year adjustments.

6. Plan direct coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities projects and programs; review and evaluate work products methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

7. Establishes cooperative relationships with local and regional partners

8. Represents and serves on committees task forces and interagency coordinating groups regarding the fire department: presenting materials and reports to the Tribal Council and or committee.

9. Performs other job-related duties that enhance and facilitate departmental operations.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of the culture customs traditions history and government of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Knowledge of the Salt River Fire Department policies and procedures.
Knowledge ofmodern principles practices methods techniques and equipment used in a state-of-the-art fire department in fire suppression fire prevention and administration.
Knowledge of principles of employee supervision training and evaluations
Knowledge ofmodern administrative project management and budgetary principles and techniques.
Knowledge of Leadership principles laws ordinances and regulations which govern a fire department

Ability to perform research analyze findings and prepare administrative and technical reports
Ability tomeet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public subordinates peers and supervisors
Ability to manage time in an effective manner.
Ability to provide effective communications
Ability toperform analysis and problem solving.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and use sound judgement in prioritizing.
Ability to perform other duties as assigned

Skill in Microsoft Office and other related software programs
Skill in incident command procedures
Skill in public speaking and technical instruction
Skill in conflict de-escalation /resolution
Skill in providing a professional appearance time management and punctuality
Skill in program management

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:A bachelors degree in Fire Service Business Administration or related field. Masters degree or Chief Officer Certification and or training such as Executive Fire Officer National Fire Academy Chief Fire Officer Certification Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission on Fire Accreditation International or related training preferred. 7 years in public management (rank of Captain and above) with three years (3) as a battalion chief.

Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.

Underfill Eligibility:An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19 Underfill.

Special Requirements

This position is subject to working hours outside of normal workweek including nights weekends and holidays.

Employees in and applicants applying for jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the Community Code of Ordinances Chapter 11 Minors Article X. Investigation of Persons Working With Children.
Must possess a valid Arizona Operators license

Prior to hire as an employee applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran Community Member Spouse of Community Member qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission)3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission) and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).
Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1. Attached to the application
2. Emailed to
3. Fax
4. Mailed or hand-delivered to Human Resources

Documentation must be received by the position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Required Experience:

Chief

DefinitionUnder limited supervision of the Fire Chief the Deputy Chief plans creates coordinates and evaluates the overall operation within one of the divisions for the Salt River Fire Department. The position is responsible for the oversight and compliance of division as well as formulating policy ...