Deputy Chief of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Klamath County Fire District 1

143 N. Broad Street

Klamath Falls, OR 97601

HIRING TIMELINE

• Opens : February 10, 2025
• Closes : March 17, 2025
• In Person Testing : April 10, 2025
• Chiefs Interview (if invited) : April 11, 2025

Klamath County Fire District 1, located in Klamath Falls, Oregon has a career opening for a Deputy Chief of Operations.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief of Operations is responsible for the organization and coordination of fire suppression programs and emergency medical service (EMS) programs to ensure effective service delivery in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and to ensure expenses and revenues are properly managed. The position is responsible for overseeing, evaluating, and coordinating the actions of personnel engaged in Emergency Response Operations in cooperation with the Deputy Chief of Support Services. The Operations Division provides emergency response services to the citizens of Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1), including response for fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, and ALS / BLS emergency medical response, transport, and inter-facility transfers.

The ideal candidate will be a well-educated and experienced Fire Service professional with a proven track record of successful leadership in a similar sized or larger organization. Critical experience includes significant background in providing a full range of Fire and Emergency Medical services in urban, suburban and rural environments, including administration and finance functions. Familiarity with the complexities of Wildland Urban Interface firefighting, Inter-agency coordination, and experience on an Incident Management team are preferred. The ideal candidate will have the ability to rapidly gain support of the District's personnel and the Klamath Falls community.

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday position; however, this position participates in the Duty Chief Rotation and evening and weekend work is required. This is a uniformed, salaried position and frequently results in working greater than 40 hours a week.

COMPENSATION

143,651.13- $147,960.69 Annually

BENEFITS

Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Personal Leave Benefits

Additional Benefits

Retirement Benefits

HIRING PROCESS :

Skills Assessment - (scored)

If an external candidate hire : Psychological Assessment, Background Investigation Pre-employment Physical (includes drug test)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Consideration will be given to any combination of education and experience that would reflect meeting the qualifications and provide the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position. Equivalent or additional education, experience, and certifications from other states or agencies may be considered.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in EMS / Paramedicine, Fire Administration, Public Administration, Fire Science or closely related field.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

Required current licenses and / or certifications associated with the position, or ability to obtain within one (1) year through DPSST, NFPA and / or another nationally recognized organization if stated below.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years supervisory experience with at least one (1) year as an AIC Battalion Chief or Battalion Chief, or equivalent.

Eight (8) years paid full-time emergency response experience with a paid or combination fire agency of equal or greater size and complexity.

Computer experience with an emphasis in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, Fire / EMS based reporting and staffing programs, and work in a networked environment.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

A residency requirement applies to this position. This position requires performance as a responder to emergency scenes. The position at time will act and respond as a Duty Officer. Residency with 15 minutes normal driving time of the Fire Districts boundaries is required.

ABOUT KLAMATH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 1

Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) is a Special District governed by an elected, five-member Board of Directors. The District provides fire protection to 192 square miles in and around the City of Klamath Falls serving roughly 60,000 patrons with an ISO rating of 2 / 10. The District also provides ALS Transport services and is assigned Klamath County Ambulance Service Area #5 that covers a total of 490 square miles. The diverse area covered includes urban / suburban areas and rural / frontier as well.

In 2024, KCFD1 personnel responded to mitigate 9,847 calls for service; 2% Fire, 76% EMS, and 22% Non-Fire other call types.

Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) recognizes that in order to best serve the needs of our communities and fulfill our mission, we must learn, grow, incorporate, and value the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and in our lives. We are committed to the continued development of an aware, diverse, and culturally responsive workforce and an organizational culture that is supportive and affirming for all personnel and customers. KCFD1 acknowledges that incorporating DEI principles in our practices is an ongoing learning process and we are committed to using our voice to effect positive change. We recognize that making an impact in our community will take more than just a statement and, to this end, our goals, planning, and actions aim to promote and develop equitable and effective emergency response services to reflect the needs of our diverse communities.

MISSION

We at Klamath County Fire District 1 are devoted to safeguarding the lives and property of our community, visitors and neighbors by providing professional emergency services, with compassion, courtesy, integrity and fiscal responsibility.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Veterans' preference will be accorded as provided by Oregon Revised Statue (ORS 408.230). Under Oregon law, armed forces veterans who successfully complete the initial application screening and meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be awarded preference points. If you are a veteran and want to apply for preference points, submit a completed Klamath County Fire District 1 Veterans' Preference form, and the required documentation listed on the form.

All documentation for Veteran's Preference must be received prior to the closing date of application. Veteran's Preference Form is located on Klamath County Fire District 1's career website page. Or, for more information regarding Veteran's Preference and to request a form to be emailed to you, please contact Human Resources at twedemeyer@kcfd1.com or 541.885.2056 ext. 126.

Salary : $143,651 - $147,961