Deputy Fire Chief: Prevention

The City Spokane is hiring a Deputy Fire Chief to manage the Prevention division of the Spokane Fire Department.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

Deputy Fire Chief (all)

• Manages and supervises a major division of the Spokane Fire Department.
• Advises the Assistant Fire Chief in establishing and modifying the overall goals, objectives, and plans of the department. Evaluates and organizes department structure, operations, and methods of service delivery to meet goals and objectives.
• Provides research, input, and recommendation on budgets, and monitors expenses for assigned budgets.
• Supervises and evaluates subordinate Fire Department employees. Establishes performance requirements, completes annual performance reviews, and maintains and enforces discipline.
• Schedules, coordinates, and plans the work of subordinates. Approves work schedules, leave requests, requests for special assignments or training.
• Interviews candidates for positions; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions.
• Delegates work functions and specific goals to subordinate personnel.
• Monitors the work performance and work quality of assigned personnel for efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.
• Inspects personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Researches topics including fire reporting systems, training, operations, and safety.
• Provides technical assistance and interprets policies for subordinate personnel.
• Writes reports, letters, memos, and emails to internal and external recipients.
• Makes presentations to and shares information with City administrators, managers, and elected officials; civic groups and organizations; and officials of other agencies.
• Reviews and evaluates incoming documents, reports, electronic communications, mail, and other paperwork to determine actions to be taken and priorities.
• Performs related work as required.

Prevention

• The Deputy Fire Chief (Prevention) is the designated Fire Marshal for the City.
• Manages the fire prevention activities for the City, including education, inspection, and enforcement work.
• Reviews fire prevention work performed by companies.
• Provides feedback and directs action against those who obstruct or violate legal or regulatory provisions of the building or fire codes. Orders evacuation of buildings and closure of premises to mitigate safety hazards.
• Researches local and national fire problems, codes, and information from other safety agencies. Recommends changes to local fire codes.
• Responds to incidents and provides technical advice regarding special fire hazards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Open-Entry Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fire command, public or business administration, or emergency medical services.
• Experience: Five years as a chief officer for a fire agency.
• Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, to be maintained throughout employment.
• The Deputy Fire Chief (Prevention) must possess Fire Inspector II certification from the International Code Council throughout employment and be certified or credentialed as a Fire Marshal within one year of employment.

NOTE: Selection of a Senior Administrative Assistant, Rule V, Section 8, Rules of the Civil Service Commission, applies to this classification.

Please click "apply" to view the Civil Service examination details on the official job posting

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC
• LEOFF II Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Legal Shield/ID Shield
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.