What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Fire Chief position at NANA Regional Corp?
Overview
AID is looking for a Deputy Fire Chief to work in Fort Irwin, CA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
The Deputy Fire Chief has secondary responsibility for all aspects of the fire and emergency services department and will assist the Fire Chief as onsite management responsible for day-to-day operations of Fire and Emergency Response activities. Additionally, this senior executive should also be an outward facing leader and critical thinker with a broad knowledge of Emergency Management and related disciplines.
The Deputy Fire Chief will assist in developing, establishing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), provide direction, delegate duties and responsibilities, and ensure staff manage their assignments effectively. Responsible for exercising leadership, maintaining high morale, supervising officers and firefighters at an emergency scene and training, and equipping them for their duties. This position is responsible to ensure a harmonious environment and must take an active role to coach / counsel subordinate employees as necessary.
Manages program(s) to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Responsible for the delivery of an assigned program(s). Manages the planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery. Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports to senior management. Responsible for managing activities of external consultants and / or vendors. Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions. Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for protection of life and property and the direction and control of fire and rescue crews in the performance of routine and emergency work assignments.
- Required to follow all company personnel and safety policies and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner. Oversees the continued development of current and future fire department programs, while maintaining the high standards of preparedness and effectiveness required by the prescribed location. Synchronize and coordinate intra department support.
- Assigns fire department personnel, organizes, and directs work, communicates performance standards and safety regulations, monitors activities, evaluates performance and develops recommendations for personnel and / or departmental changes to meet all contractual requirements in a highly efficient and effective manner.
- Receives budget information from subordinate supervisory personnel and assists in preparing departmental budget estimates and projected capital expenditures as required.
- Prepares reports to the Fire Chief or Program Manager summarizing departmental activities and status.
- Attends and participates, as directed, in a variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintains specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements and policies.
- Maintains open lines of communication with subordinate supervisors regarding activities within their area of responsibility.
- Develops or assists in developing, maintains, and enforces departmental and company policies and standard operating procedures.
- Develops, administers, and enforces quality assurance standards in support of program and Fire Chief.
- Must professionally interface with the customer and other contractors as necessary.
- Must review and evaluate job performance of subordinates as well as assess response crews for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Possesses extensive knowledge about motor vehicle laws and regulations of the State of California regarding emergency vehicular responsibilities.
- This position directly supervises other senior staff members and indirectly supervises their subordinates.
- Represents customer fire department at local, state, and national meetings and conferences.
- Interprets company policy and administers accordingly.
- Must be able to meet and maintain physical standards.
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs and customer requirements.
Qualifications
Posted Salary Range
95,000 - 130,000
Benefits Information
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job : Program & Project Management
Travel : Yes, 25% of the time
Organization : AID - Akima Intra-Data
Clearance : Public Trust
Work Type : On-Site
Remote : No
ReqID : 2024-13195
