What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Fire Chief (IN-HOUSE) position at Town of Davie?
Salary : $105,393.00 - $171,979.00 Annually
Location : Davie, FL
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 25-062
Department : Fire Protection Services
Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Description
Under the direction of the Fire Chief or designee, performs technical supervisory work in directing operational fire / EMS personnel, specialty services, administrative and support services, fire & life safety, programs and activities. This is a highly responsible staff position coordinating the emergency and non-emergency activities of the Department, as assigned. An employee in this class of work is responsible for performing various administrative assignments of considerable difficulty relating to planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and participating in one of the following areas : Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Operations, Training, Administration, Health & Safety, Wellness, Support Services, and / or Fire & Life Safety. An important aspect of working in this class is ensuring that personnel activities are accomplished in conformance with Town and departmental policies and guidelines, collective bargaining agreements and other pertinent rules and regulations. Employees serve at the scene of major fires or incidents and other emergencies when required and are expected to maintain proficiency in modern firefighting techniques. Considerable initiative and independent judgment are required in establishing programs and procedures for the area of assignment. Typically, a forty (40) hour work week is assigned. However, employees are subject to recall during off-duty hours when emergencies arise. Under the direction of the Fire Chief or designee, work is reviewed through conferences, staff meetings and reports submitted.
Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree, an Associate's Degree, or have completed at least sixty (60) credits hours in a related field to the Fire Rescue Department, as determined by the Fire Chief.
- Minimum combination of ten (10) years' experience in fire suppression, EMS, Fire & Life Safety; with at least five (5) years' experience in performing the functions of a Battalion Chief. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration.
- Bachelor's Degree in related field must be attained by March 1, 2028.
- Current Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field is preferred.
- Must hold a current State of Florida Certificate of Compliance as a Firefighter.
- Must hold a current State of Florida or National Registry Certification as a Paramedic.
- Must hold State Fire Officer certification or greater.
- Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.
- Must possess an EVOC certificate.
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Salary : $105,393 - $171,979
