*****This posting will close on Nov. 11, 2024*****Salary: $4,502.40 min to $5,402.40 max bi-weeklyPlease include cover letter and resume with the application.Under general direction, manages the day-to-day operational activities of the Lake Cities Fire Department (LCFD) to assure adequate coordination of activities and employees; assures Department's compliance with state and Federal laws and the public safety goals of the City; manages coordinated responses to stabilize and control emergency incidents; assists in the development and administration of the operations budget.PRIMARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- 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 LCFD 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 LCFD 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 assure compliance with LCFD 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.
- 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.
- Directs the LCFD training programs and serves as Training Officer responsible for the development and delivery of required training and quick drills.
- Reviews and approves reports and prepares and maintains required departmental records and reports; represents the LCFD in emergency services planning meetings.
- 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 LCFD directives and changes in protocols; maintains discipline, and assures compliance with LCFD policies and local, state, and Federal regulations.
- Serves as a liaison with other agencies to coordinate LCFD functions, including technical response, developing response maps, and run cards, 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.
MINIMUM 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/Paramedic experience; at least five (5) years at 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.
Requirements- Required to reside within thirty (30) minutes of the fire department headquarters within six (6) months of the date of hire.
Required Licenses or Certifications:- Firefighter Advanced Certificate, Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).
- Firefighter Instructor II Certificate, TCFP Instructor 3 preferred.
- Texas Fire Chief certification preferred.
- EMT-P Certification, TDSHS.
- Must have a valid Texas Class B Driver's License or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, and 300 required, or the ability to obtain them within six (6) months.
- 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.
- Developing plans and budgets and monitoring them against actual activity.
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 in order 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.