Deputy Fire Chief of Administration

Description

Position Summary: The Deputy Fire Chief of Administration (DCA) performs the administrative duties for RCFD#1, responds to emergency incidents assuming command and control of those incidents when necessary. Response duties are shared with the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations (DCO) and Fire Chief. The DCA manages records and associated reporting, serves as the code enforcement officer, assists with district budget preparation and expense tracking and development and implementation of district policies and procedures. The DCA manages technology related to firefighting. The DCA and DCO develop and implement the RCFD#1 training program. The DCA represents the district with the media, organizations, citizen groups, and other agencies to disseminate fire and district related information, coordinate inter-agency emergency response, and establish cooperative relationships for the district. Personnel Management is shared with the DCO. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Rotate on-call fire response schedule with DCO for defined periods of time, such as alternating weeks to provide support and supervision of emergency response crews.
• Manage fire investigation related to individual fire response. 
• Jointly supervise a volunteer workforce of 155 plus volunteer employees with the DCO. 
• Manage RCFD#1 compliance with Kansas State Fire Marshall Office fire reporting requirements, maintain and analyze fire response data, and produce reports and presentations as needed. 
• Jointly plan, coordinate and execute the training program.
• Manage RCFD#1 technology-based equipment to ensure readiness. 
• Assist in managing the Fire District’s operational equipment to ensure readiness. 
• Assist with strategic planning for RCFD#1. 
• Serve as the lead code enforcement officer for the district. 
• Serve command staff role and/or assume the position of fire chief when necessary. 
• Assist DCO with annual inventory of all department owned equipment. 
• Attend various fire-training schools or seminars necessary to perform the functions of the job. 
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education: A high school diploma or equivalent required. 

License(s)/Certifications: Firefighter I and Instructor I certifications by an accredited institution or equivalent education and experience. Fire Officer I Certification and State certification for Arson Investigator is preferred. Must obtain First Responder certification or higher within 3 years of hire date. 

A valid Kansas Non-Commercial Class B Driver’s license is required. 

Experience: At least 4 years’ experience in fire-fighting training and supervision activities, preferably with a volunteer organization. Demonstrated experience with the operation and maintenance of larger (1-ton capacity or larger) vehicles/apparatus is also required. Must demonstrate skill and knowledge in the use of the Incident Command System, utilized in exercises and actual emergency response. Applicable combination of experience and education considered in lieu of the above requirements. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 lbs and during emergency situations lift and/or move up to 150 lbs. Must drive County vehicles long distances, across the county, on paved and unmaintained surface. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May result in extreme physical exertion. Must wear a self-contained breathing apparatus according to NFPA standards.

Must be willing and able to work hours necessary to accomplish the job requirements, remain awake for long periods of time (including 24 hour periods) under strenuous situations, remain on-call 24 hours a day for defined periods, attend meetings, seminars, and conferences during or after work hours, travel out of town or out of state for several days at a time, work under adverse conditions such as those inherent in emergency firefighting situations, consistently follow through with duties/assignments and work harmoniously with subordinates and superiors. Must be able to distinguish different colors.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described represent those encountered while performing the e