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Miami-Dade County

Chief, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Budget and Grants Division

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A Fire Chief manages the operation of a fire station and leads teams of firefighters at the site of a fire. A Fire Marshall leads safety inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with local fire codes, and leads investigations to determine the cause of a fire.

$82,525 / year median in Florida

+6% projected growth

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Chief, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Budget and Grants Division Miami-Dade County - 4.0 Doral, FL Job Details Full-time $107,295.91 - $177,119.99 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Staff supervision Management Revenue forecasting Bachelor's degree Financial forecasting analysis Full Job Description Job
ID 102029
Location Doral Full/Part Time Full-Time Exempt from Classified Service Yes Minimum Rate 107295.91 Min Pay Frequency Yearly Maximum Rate 177119.99 Max Pay Frequency Yearly Regular/Temporary Regular Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. A minimum of four to eight years of professional experience in budget management and financial forecasting to include supervisory experience is required. State of Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred. Recruitment Notes This position is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising staff involved in the development, preparation, and administration of the department's annual operating and capital budgets as well as oversees grant development and applications for the department.. Duties include overseeing projections of facility usage and revenues, managing equipment replacement schedules, and reviewing budget variances to ensure accuracy and appropriate corrective action. The role prepares, compiles, and presents the departmental operating budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and budgetary guidelines. It coordinates internal budget presentations, provides training for budget preparation, and analyzes revenue projections. The position develops narrative and financial materials required for annual proposed budgets and represents the department at budget hearings, Board of County Commissioners meetings, workshops, and public budget sessions to support the Fire Chief in addressing financial inquiries. The position performs specialized analyses and projections to determine capital project priorities and supervises personnel‑related functions, including hiring, discipline, evaluations, promotions, and leave and overtime authorization. This role also is responsible for oversight of the Certified Expenditure Program as well as the Managed Care Program. The role also monitors capital funds throughout the budget cycle, operating budget activities, and manages monthly revenue and expense projections along with quarterly performance reporting. It ensures proper identification of grant requirements, conducts initial assessments, and coordinates transmittal to the appropriate agencies. Additionally, it fosters communication and relationships with state and federal officials involved in grant selection and funding allocation.