General Statement of Duties Provides administrative oversight for the planning, organization, direction, and coordination of the activities of an assigned shift or organizational division, including ensuring an active quality management process for their assigned area; manages and supervises assigned Fire Battalion Chiefs and Fire Captains; provides input and guidance on strategic decisions as a member of the Executive Staff; represents a Deputy Fire Chief or the Fire Chief as required; responds to significant emergency and disaster incidents when necessary as determined by highly unusual circumstances; may respond to incidents to evaluate the emergency response personnel and operations; prepares and monitors approved budget; serves as the primary point-of-contact for leadership communications; attends assigned local, regional, state, and national meetings; serves as an ESF-4 representative in the Emergency Operations Center; performs other related duties as required. Essential Duties Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current and emerging trends in fire administration, fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and emergency medical services principles, practices, apparatus and equipment; comprehensive knowledge of available resources, personnel, department technology and department-specific equipment utilized in support of department operations; comprehensive knowledge of national, state, and local fire prevention and building codes; comprehensive knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives; comprehensive knowledge of safety rules/regulations and accident-prevention practices; demonstrated ability to implement the incident command system to manage a major emergency incident or function as an officer in the incident management system; demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize, delegate, direct, and supervise the work of a large staff in assigned area(s) of responsibility; basic financial skills with a sound working knowledge of the operating, financial, budgetary and purchasing systems of the Division of Fire and County Government; demonstrated ability to be consistently accurate in interpreting, explaining, and enforcing regulations; sound skills in the practices of data collection and management with the demonstrated ability to prepare a variety of reports and other relevant documentation; excellent organization skills with the demonstrated ability to plan and execute the work of a large division effectively to successfully achieve goals and to complete assigned tasks accurately and within established deadlines; ability to multi-task; professional integrity including the ability to maintain the integrity of confidential and/or sensitive information and processes encountered during the course assigned duties, emergency and incident responses; ability to read, and consistently comprehend, interpret, apply and communicate technical and regulatory information accurately; sound demonstrated political savvy and astuteness; excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to appropriately resolve a variety of questions and issues within established policies, guidelines, requirements and procedures under adverse and emergency conditions; demonstrated sound computer skills with ability to use computer and typical business software, proprietary software and applications to complete assigned tasks; visual and hearing acuity sufficient to enable safe conduct and operations under adverse and emergency circumstances; excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse populations; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to collaborate effectively to establish and maintain a good working relationships with all levels of department staff, County staff and officials, the public, and other relevant stakeholders; demonstrated personal accountability; demonstrated excellent supervisory skills with the ability to foster and maintain high morale and engagement; excellent customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to interact patiently, respectfully and with tact and courtesy. Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County internal and external stakeholders. May require the ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

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Communications regarding your application will come from recruitment@henrico.gov and notifications@henrico.avature.net (our applicant tracking system). Please add both addresses to your safe sender list and check your spam or junk folder regularly. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED required, supplemented by firefighting and/or relevant college coursework, and minimum of ten (10) years of service as a sworn uniformed member of the Division of Fire, including at least one (1) year of service as a Fire Battalion Chief; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Background Check Disclosure Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home) Benefits At Henrico County, we prioritize your well-being with medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Enjoy generous leave options, including parental, bereavement, and wellness leave, along with 13 paid holidays annually. Invest in your future with Virginia Retirement System benefits and 457 deferred compensation.

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https://henrico.gov/hr/benefits-for-employees/ to learn more! EEO Statement The County seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).