Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief

ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
(Fire Rescue)

Health Benefits Package, Including Paid Holidays & Special Risk Pension

***Please submit all professional credentials at time of application.***

Reg. work hours: M-F, 8A-5P
Pay Grade 29
Annual salary: $99,382.40 - $149,427.20 
Additional incentive: $3.50/hour (Executive Officer)
Office: Polk County Fire Rescue Administration Headquarters 
           1295 Brice Blvd.  Bartow, FL 33830

MAJOR FUNCTION
Under general direction of the Fire Chief, the Assistant Fire Chief performs a variety of administrative duties involving the planning, coordination and direction of operations, providing administrative leadership in budgeting, emergency services, personnel and training and assumes full command in the absence of the Fire Chief.
This classification is distinguished from other officer-level positions in that it has a wider scope of responsibility for the overall operations and services of the division and functions as second in command.

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement (Special Risk)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTION

Under general direction of the Fire Chief, the Assistant Fire Chief performs a variety of administrative duties involving the planning, coordination and direction of operations, providing administrative leadership in budgeting, emergency services, personnel and training and assumes full command in the absence of the Fire Chief.

This classification is distinguished from other officer-level positions in that it has a wider scope of responsibility for the overall operations and services of the division and functions as second in command.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Reviews the operations of the Division sections to assure the accomplishment of primary goals and objectives; assumes command at the scene of major fires and emergencies; 

Plans, organizes and directs the Operations section; confers with the Fire Chief to develop, implement and revise policies, and divisional procedures; 

Ensures conformance to policies, regulations and procedures; provides information to officials of appropriate organizations and citizen groups regarding Fire Rescue operations, policies and procedures; 

Develops and implements major programs and projects; administers personnel programs including performance management processes, disciplinary actions and employee development programs; 

Assists in the development and administration of the division budget; 

Maintains close liaison with fire, law enforcement and other officials of neighboring public jurisdictions and with officials of State and Federal agencies; coordinates and participates in meeting and conferring with employee groups; 

Evaluates suppression supervisory staff; represents the Division in relationships with the public, community groups, professional organizations, other County departments and divisions, outside agencies; 

Serves as Public Information Officer.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to learn, retain and apply technical information, terminology, equipment and guidelines; ability to conduct research and develop presentations on complex topics; mental alertness and comprehension involved in carrying out essential duties; ability to remain calm and cooperative in difficult or emergency situations.

Knowledge of the following:

• Fire administration, organization and operations.
• Principles and practices of modern fire suppression, and prevention.
• Principles and practices of public administration including personnel management and budgetary control.
• Public information and public relations techniques.
• County and division policies, procedures and regulations.
• Applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

***Please submit all professional credentials at time of application.***

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services,