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Deputy Fire Chief

Within broad parameters and in accordance with general organizational requirements and accepted practices, provides strategic planning and administrative support, manages daily operations, stakeholder relationships, and supervises staff. Assists in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing day-to-day activities and operations of the Fire Department including fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, rescue, training, accreditation, emergency management, and disaster preparedness. Participates in managing the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area and development of tactical objectives to reach said goals. Recommends and administers departmental policies and procedures. Works with subordinate leaders to ensure department compliance with operational and safety standards. Assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the department to ensure continuity of operations between shifts and Administration. Works with the Chief of Training to ensure all personnel are trained and competent to execute all responsibilities consistently, effectively, efficiently, and safely with the department's standard operating procedures for emergency services delivery. Works with the Chief Medical Coordinator to ensure compliance with technical, administrative, regulatory, or professional standards and guidelines related to the department's medical program and delivery. Works with the Accreditation Manager to ensure compliance with all accreditation standards. Participates in special projects and strategic initiatives, including the development and implementation of the strategic plan and long-term strategic initiatives. Assists with grant writing, grant management, and budget development. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief. Coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies. Supervises shift Assistant Chiefs, Chief of Training, Accreditation Manager and Chief Medical Coordinator. Works with the Fire Division Chief of Fire Prevention and Education and the Assistant Fire Chief of Administration to ensure the vision, mission, and goals of the Fire Department are met. Serves on special committees and task groups as assigned by the Fire Chief. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire suppression and training. Provides on-call support for major incidents, disasters, and special events. Serves as second in command to the Fire Chief and acts in his/her absence.

Bachelor's degree in business, fire administration, or a related field. Over six (6) years of progressively responsible experience at a command level in Fire Services to include fire administration, suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, disaster preparedness, or related programs, services, and operations. NIMS ICS or an NFA course meeting NIMS ICS (100, 200 & 700). NIMS ICS-300 Intermediate & NIMS ICS-400 Advanced. IFSAC/ProBoard Fire Instructor I. IFSAC/ProBoard Fire Officer III. Current CPR.

Primary Work Location: Fire stations, emergency and non-emergency incident scenes, training facilities, command vehicles, mobile command post, and emergency operations centers. Protective Equipment Required: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), turn out gear (coat, pants, and boots), gloves, helmet, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, air mask, and hearing protection equipment. Environmental/Health and Safety Factors: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Weekly exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration. Rare exposure to mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards, explosives, communicable diseases, physical danger or abuse. Physical Demands: Constantly requires standing, sitting, walking, carrying, lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, fine dexterity, vision, hearing, talking, and foot controls. Medium strength demands include exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally, exerting up to 10-20 pounds frequently, or exerting up to 10 pounds constantly. Mental Demands: Frequently requires time pressures, emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, irregular schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working in a team environment, as an incident commander, in a noisy/distracting environment.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.