Rate of Pay: $85,507.42 - $111,070.18
Status: Open Until November 15, 2024
Under the executive direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief of Administration shall have responsibility to lead, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the administration functions, to also include the Training Division, Fire Marshal’s Office, Budget, ISO and Technology, for the Fire Department. This position exercises considerable autonomy in the management of assigned divisions and responsibilities, being guided by goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Serves as a primary advisor to the Fire Chief, assisting in formulating policy and procedure and presenting final recommendations to the Fire Chief.
Work requires mastery of, and responsibility for, staff supervision, administration of division budgets, and the planning and organization of divisions in alignment with department goals.
The Deputy Chief of Administration works a 40-hour workweek. Work requires executive and administrative skills and is both mentally and physically challenging, as work may involve exposure to hazardous situations.
- Supports the Fire Chief in the overall planning, implementation, and direction of the departments strategic plan; identifies, develops and operationalizes programs consistent with the departments and City’s strategic plan.
- Ensures that all divisions within the department work together effectively to ensure optimum performance and efficiency in the use of human, physical and financial resources.
- Directs the daily operation and administration of training, fire prevention and community risk reduction programs (and other ancillary functions of each division) for the city.
- Provides professional direction of the department through Fire Assistant Chiefs, Fire Captains, and Lieutenants; ensures that a positive work environment is maintained.
- Participates in the development and administration of the department’s budget consistent with department and City goals and in compliance with City financial management policies; monitors the expenditure of funds to ensure proper budgetary and financial controls; research possible funding sources, drafts grant proposals and administers grant funding to provide resources to support department initiatives and programs.
- Evaluates the proficiency of department personnel, identifies training and development needs to ensure a well-prepared workforce with personnel ready to assume leadership roles at all levels.
- Performs executive and administrative duties as a member of the department’s executive management team, and with personnel from other City departments.
- Maintains detailed records of programs and activities; compiles and presents reports to executive management within the department and in the city as appropriate.
- Evaluates department policies and recommends changes to existing policies or initiation of new policies as needed; interprets departmental policies and procedures and ensures that assigned personnel maintain current awareness of and adherence to department policies.
- Maintains current competencies and directs the development, enhancements, and maintenance of competencies for assigned personnel in leadership, management in fire and rescue as well as other specialized areas of assignment
Preferred Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of leadership, management, and training practices.
- Thorough knowledge of professional fire and emergency management.
- Advanced knowledge and skill in the application of all firefighting, rescue, EMS, prevention practices, and community risk reduction.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable City and Department policies and procedures; skill in interpreting and implementing policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Skill in preparing accurate and concise technical reports.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with department and City personnel as well as personnel in other jurisdictions and professional firefighting associations and organizations.
- Skill in responding to citizen inquiries and complaints; developing and promoting positive community and public relations.
- Skill in managing emergency situations, in a calm and professional manner to include ability to quickly make critical decisions.
- Ability to maintain physical condition according to department standards.
- Possess a baccalaureate degree, masters preferred, in management, public administration or a closely related field that would provide the necessary knowledge and skills for successful job performance.
- Meet all Marietta and Georgia Firefighter standards, certifications, and requirements to include achieving and maintaining Firefighter certification and AEMT certifications.
- Possess a minimum of seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience as a certified Firefighter/AEMT with experience in Fire Suppression and Rescue, to include a minimum of two years at the level of Captain or higher.
- Maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.
Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry
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