ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF

ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF The City of Casa Grande is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of professionals as our Assistant Fire Chief. This is a new second-in-command position created due to the growth and reorganization of the department. A 4th station will be opened next year.
Ideal candidate is an individual wishing to work in a dynamic, professional environment performing a wide range of complex administrative duties involving the planning, coordination and directing of the emergency service operations of a full service fire/EMS/rescue emergency response agency. Provides administrative leadership in budgeting, code enforcement, emergency services, personnel and training.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Provide direct supervision to the suppression supervisory staff and oversee Special Operation Teams.•Review the operations of the fire suppression shifts to assure the accomplishment of primary goals and objectives.
•Assume command at the scene of major fires and emergencies.
•Confer with the Fire Chief to develop, implement, revise and ensure conformance to policies and departmental procedures.
•Provide information to officials of appropriate organizations and citizen groups regarding department operations and policies.
•Develop and implement major programs and projects and undertake special projects, reports and studies.
•Administer personnel programs; including performance management processes and employee development programs.
•Assist in the development and administration of the department budget.
•Represent the department on State, Federal, county, citywide and inter-agency committees and other cooperative programs.
•Maintain close liaison with fire, law enforcement and other officials of neighboring public jurisdictions and with officials of State and Federal agencies.
•Attend and present technical information to the City Council as requested.
•Conduct internal fire department investigations as required.
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:A Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Public Administration or related field. A Master’s Degree and graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program is desirable. Eight years of fire service experience, of which at least five years were in a supervisory position equivalent to a Battalion Chief or above in a fire agency. Haz-Mat Operations. Special requirements include: Leadership I, II & III or equivalent; Fire Officer I or equivalent.; Arizona Fire Fighter I & II Certified; Certified Arizona EMT as minimum; Valid Arizona Drivers License.Application required. See our website for details and to apply on-line: www.ci.casagrande.az.us (520-) 421-8607. Deadline: September 22, 2006. EOE/AA Employer

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