City of Springfield

DEPUTY CHIEF, FIRE PREVENTION & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Pay Grade: 41

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Nonunion

Benefits Summary

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Fire Chief, plans, directs, manages and evaluates the Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Division of the department. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

1. Plans organizes, directs, coordinates, oversees, reviews, and supervises staff performance in a division of the department; assigns and reviews projects and reports, completes performance evaluations; coordinates division training and development; hires, transfers, suspends, lays off, recalls, promotes, discharges, disciplines, adjusts grievances or makes recommendations for appropriate action; provides technical supervision of all staff certified in fire prevention and hazardous materials control.

2. As a member of the Fire Management Team, develops departmental staffing programs; formulates policy by analyzing local service needs and develops plans to provide adequate community protection; develops, implements and reviews department policies and procedures; develops and reviews city ordinances and rules; ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations; assists with the work of other divisions and departments.

3. Prepares, maintains, and reviews various records and reports in order to provide and receive information regarding the staff and their assignments, and the property and operations of the division/department; takes necessary action based on information received.

4. Monitors and participates as a special instructor in department training activities; attends conferences, schools, classes, and meetings as directed by the Fire Chief to maintain a current awareness of new techniques, developments, laws, and regulations.

5. Prepares the operating program budget and revenue forecasts of the division and participates in the preparation of the departmental budget.

6. Represents the department to the public, other city departments and various outside agencies; investigates complaints and takes corrective action as necessary.

7. Develops and reviews division contracts; drafts and approves specifications for equipment purchases; manages contract vendors and approves marketing and advertising campaigns.

8. Evaluates proposed and adopted legislation to determine impact and recommends action to be taken by the department, city and lobby groups.

9. Directs all aspects of fire prevention inspections, regulatory activities, fire cause investigations, fire safety education and fire & life safety plan review functions; coordinates investigations of suspected arson fires, and assists police in apprehending and prosecuting arsonists.

10. Manages Hazardous Materials billing and revenue collections, including user fee rate structure and relations with businesses and groups related to the storage and handling of hazardous materials.

11. Recommends the installation and maintenance of fire control, fire safety, hazardous materials control, and hazardous material safety appliances; supervises the dissemination of information to the public on fire safety educational programs, fire drills, and fire prevention activities of public schools and other places of assembly.

12. Responds to fire, medical, hazardous materials, or other incidents and may be assigned to an Incident Command staff function.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of fire hazard and hazardous materials elimination and control; thorough knowledge of fire cause investigation, and legal processes involved in the enforcement of fire prevention laws and ordinances; thorough knowledge of fire department administration, to include management, supervision, and labor relations principles; thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations governing fire prevention and the control of hazardous materials; considerable knowledge of user fee billing and collection techniques; considerable knowledge of planning, fiscal management, budget preparation, program development, and staffing functions; considerable knowledge of principles of marketing and advertising as they pertain to local government; knowledge of techniques and methods of fire suppression, fire prevention, and hazardous materials; knowledge of building construction, building plans and building code requirements; knowledge of procedures for installation and maintenance of fire alarm, fire protection and fire detection systems; ability to effectively utilize management principles and concepts; ability to integrate concepts of storage and handling of hazardous materials with the unique characteristics of the community; ability to utilize PC hardware/software sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; ability to complete accurate, understandable reports; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to interact harmoniously with co-workers, the City Council, other agencies, the media, and the public.

Experience and Training

A. Graduation from a four year college with major coursework in fire science, fire prevention, public administration, health sciences, or a related field, and ten years of progressively responsible experience in fire service to include five years in a supervisory or management capacity, and at least two years as a chief officer or five years as a deputy fire marshal.

OR

B. An Associate Degree in fire science, fire prevention, public administration, or a related field, and twelve years of progressively responsible experience in fire service to include five years in a supervisory or management capacity, and at least two years as a chief officer, or five years as a deputy fire marshal.

OR

C. Department of Public Safety Standards and Training certification as a Fire Protection Administrator or Fire Officer III, and twelve years of progressively responsible experience in the fire service, to include five years in a supervisory or management capacity, and at least two years as a chief officer or five years as a deputy fire marshal.

OR

D. Any combination of experience, training and education that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses & Certifications

State of Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment.

Oregon Health Division certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees hired after October, 1986, shall refrain from using tobacco products.

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