Assistant Fire Chief
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Job Location:
Scottsdale, AZ - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 164773 - 243046
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Definition
Under limited supervision of the Fire Chief the Assistant Fire Chief provides highly responsible and complex executive level support to the Fire Chief. May additionally be assigned to manage various divisions/sections or functions within the department. The position is responsible for oversight and compliance of divisions 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 classificationExamples of Tasks
Tasks:
1. Supports strategic and tactical planning efforts assisting with master planning initiatives to assure the optimal development and utilization of Department resources. Research analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods procedures and techniques.
2. Analyzes performance to evaluate service and productivity effectiveness; prepare recommendations and reports for the Fire Chief and Community Council. Develop intervention strategies when appropriate.
3. Provides effective personnel management and leadership to ensure a qualified and capable workforce while promoting professional development opportunities to personnel. Ensures department management staff apply and maintain sound management principles through guidance coaching and oversight.
4. Oversee major projects on behalf of the Fire Chief as requested.
5. Oversee assigned Department Division(s) and the assigned corresponding Sections.
6. 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.
7. Conducts and/or participates in working meetings with a wide variety of individuals and groups; utilizes leadership management and interpersonal skills to make informed decisions develop recommendations and negotiate or resolve significant complex sensitive and often controversial issues.
8. Participate in the development administration and management of the Fire Department budget; including forecasting monitor and approve expenditures and/or implement mid-year adjustments as needed.
9. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with local and regional partners.
10. 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.
11. May serve in the Fire Chief capacity as assigned
12. Performs other job-related duties that enhance and facilitate departmental operations.Minimum Qualifications
Education & ExperienceA 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.
- Five (5) years in public management (rank of Captain and above) with three (3) years as a Deputy Chief.
- Must pass periodic and appropriate medical and/or physical examinations. Must also pass a pre-employment drug test.
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
The capacity and willingness to meet and maintain excellent physical conditioning which may be needed when responding to major incidents and performing any task necessary at any time and under any weather or hazardous conditions.
- 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 candidates.
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
Key Skills
- Mold Remediation
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Basic Math
- Host/Hostess Experience
- Restoration
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Water Damage Restoration
- Emergency Management
- Auto Restoration
- Fire Restoration
- Financial Report Interpretation
