Fire Deputy Chief of Operations

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSTING #224: Fire Deputy Chief of Operations

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Fire Department

WORK LOCATION: East Annex, 850 Municipal Drive, Farmington

PAY GRADE: R, Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $96,297 to $149,720/annually

HOURS WORKED: 8:00am - 5:00pm

DAYS WORKED: Monday - Friday

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Open Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington Application will not be considered in our job selection process.

Position Summary

The Deputy Chief of Operations serves as a key member of the Fire Department's executive leadership team, overseeing all aspects of emergency operations, personnel management, and resource deployment. This position is responsible for ensuring that fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials response, special operations, community events, and weather-related events are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with departmental mission, policies, industry standards, and applicable state and federal laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Operational Leadership

-Direct, coordinate, and supervise the daily operations of fire suppression, rescue, EMS, hazardous materials, and     special operations units. - Develop, implement, and monitor operational policies, procedures, and performance   standards to ensure optimal service delivery.

- Directs and conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; prepares and   presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. - Oversee incident command operations at major   emergencies and serve as the Incident Commander when required or other IMT functions as needed. - Coordinate   mutual aid and automatic aid responses with surrounding jurisdictions.

- Participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.

- Explains, interprets, justifies, and defends department programs, policies, practices, actions and activities for     departmental employees and also general public; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Personnel Management

- manages and mentors Battalion Chiefs and other assigned staff, ensuring adherence to performance expectations,   training requirements, and department policies. - Coordinates recruitment, hirings, promotions, evaluations, and   discipline of operational personnel. - Promotes a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous   improvement.

- Monitor and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates   resources and proposes modifications accordingly.

- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and   jointly to provide quality customer service.

Strategic Planning & Administration

- Assist the Fire Chief in developing and implementing short- and long-term operational goals and objectives. -   Responsible for service delivery, call volume trends, staffing models, and operational readiness.

- Prepares and submits periodic reports to the Fire Chief regarding Operations activities and prepares a variety of     other reports (i.e., shift effectiveness, performance standards, staffing).

- Participates in reviewing and managing the development and implementation of Departmental goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; as well as recommending and administering policies, procedures,  practices, rules, and regulations.

- Assesses and monitors workload, internal and external relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement;   directs and implements changes.

Training & Readiness

- Oversees the development and delivery of training programs to ensure operational personnel maintain required   skills, certifications, and competencies based on performance. - Ensure all apparatus, equipment, and facilities are   maintained in a state