Assistant Fire Chief – Training, Education, and Safety Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Assistant Fire Chief – Training, Education, and Safety 
Salary $112,112.00 – $179,337.60 Annually Location

FL 33444, FL

Job Type Full-time Job Number 2573 Department Fire Opening Date 05/02/2025 Closing Date 7/1/2025 4:00 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Job Description Veterans’ Preference Applies
Please use the following link to download the Veterans Preference instructions and procedures: Veterans Preference Instructions and Procedures EEO Statement The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of “tobacco or nicotine products” includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum. Responsible for managing and administering all emergency operations, including emergency medical services, fire suppression, special operations, emergency management, logistics, facility and fleet maintenance, grant development, Standard Operating Guidelines/Policy and Procedure oversight, contract services, budget preparation, and labor-management relations. Maintain memberships in professional associations. Work is performed under the general direction of the Fire Chief. Essential Job Duties Assistant Fire Chief – Training, Education, and Safety The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. All employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required. Plan, organize, and coordinate programs, projects, reports, and activities. Assign tasks to mid-level subordinate managers and executives.
Review, evaluate, and recommend to the Fire Rescue Chief changes in operations to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of services.
Assists the Fire Rescue Chief in leading, organizing, and managing the departmental annual budget process.
Assists the Fire Rescue Chief in establishing and maintaining fiscal and budgetary controls.
Review and evaluate all reports submitted by Assistant Fire Chiefs.
Serves as the second in command of the Fire Rescue Department and, as a result, routinely reviews the work quality and performance of all personnel.
Assists the Fire Chief through hiring, firing, promotions, and demotion recommendations. Develop, review, and revise Standard Operating Guidelines/Policies and Procedures. Prepare written reports for the Fire-Rescue Chief.
Direct and participate in committees and task forces.
Assists the Fire Rescue Chief in Labor Management, serves as part of the City’s negotiations committee, and responds to grievances as directed by the Fire-Rescue Chief.
Coordinate fire department activities and functions with other City departments regarding emergency management issues.
Assist the Fire-Rescue Chief and administrative staff with budget preparation and administration, recruitment, and promotions.
May assume command and control of major emergency activities and may take command of the Fire Department when directed by the Fire-Rescue Chief.
Make public presentations.
Plans, leads, organizes, and manages departmental logistics functions to include fleet, supplies, and facilities and grant opportunities. Standard Operating Guidelines/Policy and Procedure program management.
Department representative for Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Supervise the EMS, Training & Safety, and Fire & Life Safety divisions.
Make public presentations.
Direct and participate in committees and task forces. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Fire Service Administration, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university. A master’s degree in business, Finance, Human Resources, Emergency Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. Completion of the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy or other substantially similar post-graduate training, as determined and accepted by the Fire Rescue Chief. Knowledge of emergency medical services, fire suppression, heavy rescue, training, fire prevention, hazardous materials, public fire safety education, and emergency management. Knowledge of comprehensive safety and risk management systems. Knowledge of incident command systems, recruitment, and selection. Knowledge of labor laws and contract administration. Knowledge of recruitment, retention, and selection guidelines. Knowledge of contract administration and labor laws. Knowledge of management principles and practices Ability to make decisions. Ability to formulate action plans quickly in an emergency. Knowledge of computer systems and ability to apply new technology effectively. Ability to interact successfully in a team-oriented organization. Strong organizational analysis skills in problem-solving. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong in local governmental budgetary development and administration. .

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

Florida-certified EMT or Florida-certified Paramedic, State of Florida Minimum Standards certification.
Class E Driver’s License with good driving record. The State of Florida Bureau of EMS recognized. Emergency Vehicle Operators Course. (EVOC) is preferred. The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues. A comparable combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Information Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to see, talk, and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach, pull, and push with hands and arms. The employee must drive, walk, climb ladders, stand, crawl, bend, stoop, jump, and run. Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying. The employee must be able to lift, move, and carry up to 45 lbs. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works in an office environment, occasionally in stressful situations, and at heights. This position occasionally assumes risks found in the Assistant Chief Job Description.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

 A formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, and job-related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and the requirements of the job change. Employer
City of Delray Beach
Address
100 NW 1st Avenue Delray Beach, Florida, 33444
Phone
561-243-7125