Deputy Fire Chief (Promotional Only)

Salary: $104,962 - $111,332

Position Grade: 78F

Department: St. Louis Fire Department

Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Examination Number: EX1359

Location: Fire Department Headquarters - St. Louis, MO

Promotional - Open to Permanent City Employees Only.

• Appointment will be made at a rate within the salary range based on years of service.

Incumbents in this position are responsible for performing upper-level management duties in the City of St. Louis Fire Division of the Department of Public Safety involving the administration and supervision of citywide fire suppression and prevention activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Responds to multiple alarm fires, directs all firefighting operations, and makes decisions regarding need for additional equipment until the arrival of a superior officer; plans, assigns, and directs the inspection and enforcement work of the Fire Prevention Bureau; inspects buildings after fires are under control to determine origin or cause of fire, and for structural damage that would prohibit occupancy; arranges for fire watches and siphoning operations when needed; makes estimates of damage to buildings and contents; plans, schedules, supervises, and reviews the work of subordinates; reviews reports submitted for accuracy and completeness; makes periodic inspections of personnel, quarters, apparatus, tools, equipment, and records; prepares reports of conditions found and makes recommendations; supervises water flow hydrant tests and tests of hose, life nets, ropes, life belts, and breathing equipment; investigates accidents involving injury to personnel or damage of equipment or property and makes reports and recommendations; supervises and participates in giving lectures and demonstrations of fire prevention, protection, and extinguishment; checks requisitions for supplies and materials needed at fire stations; inspects uniforms and orders repair or replacement; assigns subordinates to special details of funerals, parades, and large crowd assemblies; participates in preparation of plans for division activities in event of local or national emergency; supervises training program for rescue and survival for civilian groups; reviews and reports on the work of fire companies at fire drills and at in-service training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of firefighting and fire prevention methods; comprehensive knowledge of the operation and maintenance of modern firefighting equipment and apparatus; comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of the department; considerable knowledge of the geography and street layout of the City; considerable knowledge of the City building code, especially as it applies to fire prevention, firefighting, and fire safety; considerable knowledge of modern management techniques and methods as they apply to the administration of firefighting and fire prevention activities.

Comprehensive skill in planning, laying out, and directing the work of a large number of subordinates under emergency conditions and in routine work; comprehensive skill in instructing others in fire prevention methods and techniques; comprehensive skill in commanding respect and maintaining discipline.

Two years of experience as a Battalion Fire Chief with the City of St. Louis Fire Division of the Department of Public Safety by the last date for filing application.

License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license while employed by the City of St. Louis. Please note type of license, number, class, and expiration date on the Employment Application. Must be able to present license at the time of the Management Simulation.

Scoring Components and Their Weights
Management Simulation: 100%

Service Rating: Pass/Fail
May be Subject to:
Background Investigation: Pass/Fail
Medical Examination: Pass/Fail

Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon Request

When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.

City Residence Preference Points

City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points.

Accommodations

If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that an applicant or employee has a disability or has discussed possible accommodations without the applicant's or employee's prior consent.