FIRE CAPTAIN/LOGISTICS- INTERNAL PROMOTIONAL ONLY

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF PLANTATION FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. APPLICANTS MUST BE IN A FULL TIME OR PART TIME CAPACITY AS A CITY OF PLANTATION FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE TO APPLY. 

The Fire Captain/Logistics officer is an exempt position that performs supervisory and administrative work managing the Fire Logistics Manager and logistics activity in the Fire Department. This position aides in comprehensive pre-planning for major emergencies. Requests for equipment and supplies should be routinely routed through this position to establish procedures that will be employed during regular operation and extended response and recovery operations. Managing daily requirements and resources allows the Fire Captain/Logistics to establish these procedures and practice them prior to an emergency. This position also oversees the Logistics Manager in directing and consolidating the functions of equipment and supply allocation, as well as procurement and research to facilitate efficient and effective utilization of fire department resources. Reports to the Administrative Deputy Fire Chief.
 
 Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.Oversees the Fire Department’s supply system that includes the procurement, storage, inventory, and distribution of all equipment and supplies.

 Supervises the operations of the Fire Department Logistics facility.

 Develops and maintains acceptable purchase order and inventory accounting systems consistent with General Services Procedures or City policy.

This includes working with the City Building Maintenance Division, as well as outside vendors and contractors.

 Develops and maintains appropriate division-related records accurately and efficiently.

Ensures quality control of maintenance and repair work, purchased supplies, and equipment.

 Assists in the development of specifications for the purchase of capital equipment.

 Supervises and/or coordinates the maintenance, repair, and availability of all safety equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), bunker gear, firefighting footwear, etc.

Supervises and evaluates personnel assigned to the logistics division and ensures their efficient productivity.

Assists in developing Logistics-related contracts and agreements.

Assists in monitoring budget account balances and expenditures related to Logistics.

Assures availability and reliability of Logistics functions during times of natural or manmade disasters or large scale emergencies.

Establishes and maintains plans, procedures, and contracts to assure uninterrupted operations.

Performs related work as required.Extensive knowledge of modern fire methodology, techniques, technical equipment and special purpose units.
 
 Considerable knowledge of fire terminology, radio calls signals, radio procedures and F.C.C. regulations governing the operation of radio systems.
 
 Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
 
 Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
 
 Considerable knowledge of the technical features of the entire Fire Department.
 
 Knowledge of the standard accepted principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting.
 
 Knowledge of inventory control and auditing procedures. Has a working knowledge of governmental accounting and City purchasing/ requisitioning procedures
 
 Knowledge of public records retention laws, public access laws and applicable policies. Has considerable knowledge of the automated systems in use within the department.

Knowledge of DEA requirements regarding the handling, storage, and disposal of controlled substances.
 
 Ability to establish, maintain, analyze and interpret a variety of complex fiscal and accounting records, files, and reports from such records.
 
 Ability to use common office machines, including popular computer driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.
 
 Ability to maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records.
 
 Ability to plan, design and conduct training as needed.
 
 Ability to to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in applying standards to a variety of work situations.
 
 Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
 
 Ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and discretion in frequent contact with the general public.  
 
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
 
 Ability to diagnosis and evaluate equipment malfunctions and rectify in a timely manner.
 
 Ability to develop rapport with and gain the confidence with vendors for equipment acquisition and repair.
 
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

 Graduate of an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, and 3 years' of progressively responsible experience in supervision and management, with preference in a governmental setting.  A minimum of 3 years' experience in logistics including one or more of the following areas: Information Technology; Materials Management, Fleet Maintenance, Building and Facilities Management or a related field. Must possess a valid Florida's Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record.

A Paramedic license issued by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services is preferred.

This is a designated "Response" classification in the City's Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies.  Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

Salary : $84,434 - $153,596