Deputy Fire Press Officer, Operation Officer III (NCS) - Baltimore City Fire Department

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
 

POSTING DATE: 8/22/2025

SALARY RANGE: $79,507.00 - $127,043.00 ANNUALLY

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits  

JOB SUMMARY

Work of this class involves managing an agency operation requiring integration of moderately complex processes; or assisting a higher-level manager in the administration of a complex operation.  Incumbents typically function as supervisors of professional or technical staff; coordinators of moderate-sized programs or heads of administrative service operations for small or medium-sized agencies.  Initiative and independent judgment are exercised within a framework of established policies and procedures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration, including the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.                                                          

• Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization, interpretation and presentation of information.

• Knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls and statistics.

• Knowledge of management practices and methods.

• Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of administrative analysis to the needs of specific projects.

• Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.

• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards and procedures.

• Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely.

• Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts reports and statistical and budgetary statements.

• Ability to coordinate the activities of various organizational units.

• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others. 

• Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports

• Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, the media and community and business groups.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community and business groups.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have five years of experience in administrative or professional work.

OR

EQUIVALENCIES NOTE: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management may be required.

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Background Check                                      

Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some grant-funded positions in this class may be required to authorize th