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Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Emergency Services
Job Location:
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Lake Travis Fire Rescueis currently seeking an Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Emergency Serviceswho will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Operations Division. This individual must be highly motivated andhave a proven record of expertise and achievement inall matters of fire suppression emergency medical services medical transport operations hazardous material mitigation emergency management and administrative support. This individual will report directly to the Fire Chief or their designee and is part of the Districts command staff and executive addition it will assist in coordinating assigned activities with outside agencies.
Applications to be considered for the appointment process of Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Emergency Services are now being order to be considered applicants must apply by5 pm CST September 25 2026.
To apply online to be considered for the appointment process please click on the Apply Now button.
Appointment process information can be found in theLTFR 2026 Assistant Fire Chief Process of Appointment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Emergency Services must have a proven work history of managing others in high-level projects and dynamic multi-agency interactions. Must also have practical and working knowledge of fire suppression practices emergency medical services and medical transport operations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and abilities necessary to perform the essential duties and functions of the position.
Must possess knowledge of:
The Fire Chief may revise and /or add additional education certification/license and/or knowledge skills and ability requirements. Additional requirements will be based on District needs TCFP or compliance requirements and will be communicated in advance.
Required:
To apply online to be considered for the appointment process please click on the Apply Now button.
The District reserves the right at its sole discretion to change modify add or remove any portions of the appointment process at any time. It is your responsibility to check the appointment process information periodically for changes.
Applications to be considered for the appointment process of Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Emergency Services are now being order to be considered applicants must apply by5 pm CST September 25 2026.
To apply online to be considered for the appointment process please click on the Apply Now button.
Appointment process information can be found in theLTFR 2026 Assistant Fire Chief Process of Appointment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Emergency Services must have a proven work history of managing others in high-level projects and dynamic multi-agency interactions. Must also have practical and working knowledge of fire suppression practices emergency medical services and medical transport operations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and abilities necessary to perform the essential duties and functions of the position.
Must possess knowledge of:
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs policies and operational needs
- Principles and practices of organization administration and personnel management
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
- Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation
- Principles practices methods and techniques of modern fire and life safety and fire suppression activities
- Operation maintenance and uses of firefighting apparatus and equipment
- Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations
- Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where directions may not always be clear or detailed or all the necessary resources are available
- Be comfortable making decisions with limited information
- Monitor all situations both internal and external to the organization that may positively or negatively impact the organizations services or programs and modify methodologies as appropriate
- Manage complex projects and operational initiatives from planning through completion including establishing objectives coordinating personnel and resources monitoring timelines and deliverables evaluating progress resolving implementation issues and adjusting priorities to support District operational goals
- Maintain official documents as confidential as unless otherwise directed
- Receive accept and process information in a manner that is appropriate for the level of information being disseminated or published and where a high degree of discretion is required
- Be politically astute to both internal and external situations
- Plan direct and review fire suppression emergency medical service activities and hazardous materials emergencies
- Plan prioritize assign and direct the work of District personnel
- Analyze problems identify alternative solutions project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
- Develop and administer sound departmental policies
- Prepare and administer a department budget once approved
- Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws regulations and policies
- Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties
- Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Resolve conflicts using sound judgment tact and effective communication
- Professionally and effectively present information on an individual basis and to small or large groups including customers vendors media other governmental entities; the Districts Board of Commissioners management and employees
- Respond to inquiries complaints and requests for service in a fair and tactful manner
- Select supervise train and evaluate assigned staff
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
The Fire Chief may revise and /or add additional education certification/license and/or knowledge skills and ability requirements. Additional requirements will be based on District needs TCFP or compliance requirements and will be communicated in advance.
Required:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to public administration business organizational leadership fire and emergency services emergency management or a closely related discipline
- Ten plus years of command and supervisory experience in a career fire department
- Must hold the rank of Captain (or higher)
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certifications
- Master Firefighter Certification or greater
- Intermediate Instructor or greater
- Fire Officer IV
- DSHS Emergency Medical Technician Certification or greater
- NIMSand 800
- Texas Class B Exempt Drivers License
- Other certifications may be required related to given assignments
Preferred:
- Masters Degree with course work focused in finance government public affairs business management public administration leadership organizational management industrial hygiene or a closely related field.
- TDH Advanced Life Support (Advanced EMT Paramedic or Licensed Paramedic)
- National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer (EFO) designation
- Texas Fire Chiefs Association Certified Fire Executive (CEF) designation
- Center for Public Safety Excellence Fire Marshal Medical Officer or Chief Fire Officer designations.
- TCFP Hazardous Material Technician Certification or greater
To apply online to be considered for the appointment process please click on the Apply Now button.
The District reserves the right at its sole discretion to change modify add or remove any portions of the appointment process at any time. It is your responsibility to check the appointment process information periodically for changes.
Required Experience:
Chief
