City of Springfield

DEPUTY CHIEF, OPERATIONS

Pay Grade: 41

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Nonunion

Benefits Summary

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Fire Chief, directs, manages, and evaluates the Operations 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; oversees division training and development to include physical fitness; hires, transfers, suspends, lays off, recalls, promotes, discharges, disciplines, adjusts grievances or makes recommendations for appropriate action.

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 all fire station facilities; takes necessary action based on information received.

4. Monitors 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; monitors the emergency services training program, and the testing programs for positions in the Operations Division.

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. 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. May respond to major incidents and participate in the supervision of staff and equipment in delivery of fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials control, special rescue and other related services; acts as Incident Commander and assigns staff as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of fire suppression and special rescue, hazardous materials control, and use of the Incident Command system; thorough knowledge of management practices as they relate to fire department operations and training programs; thorough knowledge of fire station operations, and the role of external fire and life safety support systems; thorough knowledge of fire department administration, to include management, supervision, and labor relations principles; 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; considerable knowledge of techniques and methods of emergency medical services, fire prevention, and the control of hazardous materials; knowledge of firefighter health, fitness and safety standards; ability to effectively utilize management principles and concepts; ability to integrate concepts of fire suppression, and special rescue with the unique characteristics of the community; ability to utilize computer hardware and 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, City Council, other agencies, media, and the public; ability to travel as required.

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 (10) years of progressively responsible experience in fire and life safety service, to include five (5) years in a supervisory or management capacity, and at least two (2) years as a chief officer, or five (5) years as a company officer.

OR

B. An Associate Degree in fire science, fire prevention, public administration, or a related field, and twelve years (12) of progressively responsible experience in fire and life safety service, to include five (5) years in a supervisory or management capacity, and at least two (2) years as a chief officer, or five (5) years as a company officer.

OR

C. NFPA Fire Officer 3 and fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in the fire and life safety service, to include eight (8) years in a supervisory or management capacity, and at least four (4) years as a chief officer or eight (8) years as a company officer.

OR

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

Licenses and Certifications

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

NFPA Fire Officer 3

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

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

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

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