Deputy Fire Chief

Under administrative direction, directs, manages, and provides administrative and managerial support to the activities and operations of the Fire Department, including Inspection/Prevention, Beach Safety, and Training Divisions.

Examples of Duties
Assists the Fire Chief in the overall direction, planning, and implementation of City and departmental goals and objectives. Oversees the implementation and supervision of departmental operational functions. Exercises significant authority and direction concerning operational issues, personnel issues and budget decisions; participates in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance the department's mission, goals, and objectives. Plans, coordinates and reviews the efforts of assigned areas and training activities of staff and work units. Manages, supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff and functions; coordinates the interviewing and selection of candidates; makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement of employees. Manages shift schedules, assigns work, and monitors progress; approves overtime, vacation, and sick leave requests; guides, trains and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth; evaluates performance and maintains a healthy work environment. Provides complex staff assistance to the Fire Chief, prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence. Approves and oversees the department training. Conducts studies, identifies problems, recommends alternatives and implements, solutions selected by the Chief. Determines the level of inventory of departmental equipment and apparatus. Oversees and approval purchasing for the department Assists in the development and management of the department budget and monitors expenditures against the budget. Researches department and emergency medical service budget requirements; drafts grant proposals; administers grant funding. Oversees the operational readiness and responses of the deployment team for large-scale disasters, including local, state, and federal requests for assistance. Conducts fact-finding, inspections and investigations. Researches and implements standard operating guidelines. Stays current on industry updates, changes, and issues. Through strategic planning, assists in the identification, development, and implementation of short- and long-term goals and programs. Coordinates departmental activities with other City divisions, departments and outside organizations. Attends and represents the department at various meetings; prepares for departmental management meetings; attends professional seminars, training conferences, and meetings; represents the Fire Department at various events, meetings, or conferences. Works with external agencies in the development of joint operational protocols. Assists in the response to and resolution of community and organizational concerns or issues. Represents the department in relationships with the public, community groups, professional organizations, City departments and other governmental agencies. Participates in training, conferences, or seminars to remain informed of technological advances in the field. Responds to fires, mass casualty incidents, major vehicle accidents, major disasters, and other incidents as required. May assist with hazardous material response. Serves as a member of the department's Incident Management Team during major events and disasters; serves as liaison to the Emergency Operations Center during drills and activations. Evaluates historical and statistically relevant data to determine current and future trends in fire and life safety issues to identify problem areas. Assists in planning, compiling, and analyzing information and data related to plans for expansion and coverage to maintain acceptable ISO rating. Performs the duties of the Fire Chief in his or her absence. May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and during emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

PTO Leave: Leave begins accruing immediately. The schedule varies slightly for Fire Fighters. Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available less than 5 years: 204 hours 5 to 9 years: 235.2 hours 10 to 14 years: 268.8 hours 15 to 19 years: 298.8 hours 20 + years: 331.2 hours PTO begins accruing immediately. At the end of the year, any unused annual leave up to 440 hours will roll over to the next year. Time will be accrued bi-weekly and shown on each paycheck.

RETIREMENT: Certified Firefighters are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested beginning at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. Firefighters are eligible for retirement upon attainment of age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service or the attainment of age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service. You have the option at the time of employment to elect to be eligible for retirement upon completion of 25 years credited service regardless of age. This election is irrevocable. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation.

HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth July 4th Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday After Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year's Eve Employee's Birthday

INSURANCE: Florida Blue Health, Humana Dental & Securian Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance premiums are paid in full by the City for the Employee. Florida Blue Tiered Family Coverage available but paid by Employee via paycheck. Vision Coverage available.

Requirements: High School Diploma, G.E.D, Certificate, or College Diploma

Salary: $102,497.79 - $130,684.68 Annually