Listing Summary

Assisted Fire Chief Position:

Employment Status: Full-Time

Direct Supervisor: Fire Chief

Work Location: The City of Swainsboro

Certification: Georgia Driver’s License

Salary: Based on Qualifications

City of Swainsboro Georgia 30401

• Coordinates the daily operations of the department involving suppression, rescue, training, budget preparation and management, apparatus maintenance and building maintenance.

• Assists in planning departmental operations with respect to personnel and training, policies, and compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations.
• In the absence of the Fire Chief, oversees and assumes responsibility for all activities of the department.
• Shares on-call responsibilities with the Command Staff.
• Serves as principal advisor to the Chief of Department on SFD programs; monitors operations to identify and resolve problems; interprets concerns, develops plans, identifies solutions, and recommends priorities of programs and projects.
• Assists Chief of Department in directing operations, personnel, administrative, and records management programs, in accordance with city’s policy and appropriate local, state, and Federal regulations and standards.
• Assumes command of large-scale incidents and emergencies as appropriate, and coordinates actions with other agencies; directs strategies, tactics, and deployment of personnel to achieve the on-scene priorities of personal safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
• Monitors operations to ensure compliance with SFD policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); investigates and resolves administrative and operational issues; develops standards for program and operations evaluation.
• Analyzes workload trends and recommends staffing adjustments and personnel assignments; manages administrative activities, budgets, procurement, inventory control, and strategic plans, and the management of timecards
• Manages Department staffing to provide adequate personnel for emergency response needs; assures consistency of training, management of emergencies, and adherence to policies, procedures, and nationally recognized standards and guidelines.
• Provides leadership and guidance to staff; counsels, trains and coaches’ staff; implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations.
• Works alongside Training personnel to deliver training programs and is responsible making sure the development and delivery of required training and quick drills are performed.
• Reviews and approves reports and prepares and maintains required departmental records and reports; represents the SFD in emergency services planning meetings along with the Fire Chief.
• Coordinates with Federal, state, and local emergency services organizations, City departments, outside organizations and businesses; manages community relations issues.
• Develops and rewrites policies, directives, and procedures; maintains expertise in best practices, policies, and issues through participation in educational opportunities, meetings, and workshops.
• Assures effective communication of SFD directives and changes in protocols; maintains discipline, and assures compliance with SFD policies and local, state, and Federal regulations.
• Serves as a liaison with other agencies to coordinate SFD functions, including technical response, update response maps, station sequencing and layering in GIS.
• Responds outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the city.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
• Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the city.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Fire Science, Fire, Business or Public Administration, or related field is required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Eight (8) years of progressive experience in the fire service including certified Firefighter/EMT-I or Advanced. At least five (5) years at the rank of Company Officer or above is required. Four (4) years or more at the rank of Battalion Chief or above is preferred.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience and specialized training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. Must pass criminal background and drug screen.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years or more experience as Company Officer or above. Technical Rescue Supervisor for at least (5) years or more.
• BLS/CPR or First Responder
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience and specialized training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. Must pass criminal background and drug screen.

 

Requirements

• This will be a Monday through Friday Position, with possibility of coming in on weekends for events.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• NPQ Firefighter I and II certificate or equivalent.
• NPQ Firefighter Instructor I and II Certificate, Instructor 3 preferred.
• NPQ Fire Officer IV certification preferred.
• EMT-B or Advanced Certification Georgia
• Must have a valid Georgia C Driver’s License or the ability to obtain a Class F six (6) months of hire.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, and 300 required, or the ability to obtain them within (1) year.
• Other certifications or licenses may be required for certain needs.

Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations governing fire safety.
• Fire Department SOP, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Modern emergency services management principles and practices.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of allocated resources.
• Strategy and tactics for deployment of personnel, equipment, and resources in emergency situations.
• Procedures used in fire suppression, emergency medical response, and property conservation.
• Operational characteristics of specialized fire suppression apparatus, vehicles, and equipment.
• Methods and techniques to develop and present fire prevention and training programs.
• Federal, state, and local building codes, regulations, and engineering standards.
• City geography, traffic patterns, and the location of all streets, landmarks, and buildings.
• Principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods.

Required Skill in:

• Assuming command-level responsibilities, and coordinating firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services under complex emergency conditions.
• Recognizing the construction, contents and occupancy of buildings and other emergency incident scenes to apply appropriate firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical techniques.
• Analyzing Fire Department training issues and developing appropriate training programs.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, while assuring compliance with Department goals and objectives.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects and delegating tasks and authority.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and working as a team member with other emergency services agencies.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work.
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Operating and maintaining computer and communications equipment.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment, with on-scene response to emergency situations.
• Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards, and physical agility test will be done by ideal candidate prior to being hired.