Assistant Chief Of Accreditation And Emergency Management

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community

• Career Advancement Programs

• Employee well-being program

• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package

• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

The Department:

The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Chief of Accreditation and Emergency Management to join our highly motivated team. The CRFD takes pride in being an aggressive fire and EMS agency and having a progressive culture that supports tradition and mentorship. We are emphatic in our pursuit for mental and physical health, as well as in our cancer prevention efforts. We value teamwork, quality communication, and work-life balance. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our citizens and encourage creativity and innovation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and overseeing the accreditation program including documentation. Identifies, refines and prepares required performance indicators and standards of cover. Coordinates with department staff, other town departments and agencies such as Water, Public Works, Finance and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office

• Coordinates the department's self-assessment process and creation of the Self-Assessment Manual. Oversees the Standards of Cover Team, Master Plan and Strategic Plan to ensure coordination with accreditation standards

• Reviews and makes recommendations to ensure department directives, polices, guidelines and standards are congruent and in alignment with the Strategic Plan, Standards of Cover, and Master Plan. Routes documents and revisions through appropriate chain of command for sign off and approval

• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate documentation materials meet accreditation standards. Assigns materials based on subject matter expertise. Responsible for ensuring materials and records contain proof of compliance. Maintains master documents and archives files

• Responsible for assisting department personnel to identify required accreditation information and recommends methodology for preparing high quality responses and documentation. Assists department team with accreditation related questions or activities

• Coordinates and oversees preparation and submittal of the required Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) Annual Compliance Report. Oversees evaluation follow up and provides updates to CFAI of substantive changes and program development

• Advises the Fire Chief or designee on accreditation status. Makes recommendations to promote successful re-accreditation processes

• Develops and manages the Emergency Operations Plan and other emergency management procedures, including annual, long-range emergency management work plans to ensure disaster response and recovery preparedness operations

• Coordinates and integrates the Emergency Management Program with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies. Coordinates plans and procedures between appropriate Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)

• Develops, organizes and conducts functional or full-scale emergency preparedness exercises to evaluate emergency plans, equipment, and personnel training. Ensures adequate staff is assigned and trained to support the Emergency Operations Center

• Develops or instructs Incident Command System (ICS) and emergency management courses to support the Department's emergency management program

• Conducts evaluation of mutual and auto-aid agreements with other agencies. Maintains inventory of public and private emergency resources available for disaster response and recovery operations

• Assists in development of public education materials for emergency preparedness and coordinates with Department staff to provide information and programs for the public

• Maintains familiarity with cost recovery procedures for disaster response and recovery operations and assists the Finance Department with implementation when needed

• Prepares a variety of emergency management related letters, reports, and policy directives

• Serves as a member of the department's Executive Staff

• Provides customer service consistent with the stated values of the Town and department

• Abides by and follows appropriate Standard Operating Guidelines, Administrative Directives, and Memos

• Serves as an 'on-call' member of the Town EOC

• May serve as EOC Manager as needed or required

• Responds to disasters and emergencies as needed or required

• Drives and operates non-operational department vehicles as needed or required

• May assist with planning and serves as facilitator for the annual organizational and strategic plan retreat

• May serve as the department representative to CFAI as requested or required

• Performs other duties as assigned or as required

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Education: High School Diploma/GED required and Associates degree or Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in field, specific to their job (i.e., Emergency Management and/or Accreditation Management); or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications required:

• CPR/BLS Provider certification

• Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board Driver Operator Utility or equivalent within 6 months of appointment

• Town of Castle Rock Supervisory Program certification within two (2) years of appointment

• National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S130/190 within one (1) year of appointment

• Successful completion of the Work Capacity Test (Pack Test) as per Department Guidelines

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS) Classes (within one (1) year after date of hire)

o ICS-100, Introduction to Incident Command System or equivalent

o ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents or equivalent

o ICS-300, Intermediate Incident Command System

o ICS-400, Advanced ICS Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents

o ICS-700, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

o ICS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform duties in a safe manner consistent with Town and department guidelines

• Considerable knowledge of modern fire department principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment

• Comprehensive knowledge of the CPSE accreditation process including self-assessment, strategic planning and standards of cover

• Working knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations

• Requires, but is not limited to, the frequent use of a personal computer, computer printer, copier, fax machine, personal calculator, and telephone

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Ability to utilize specialized computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite (including PowerPoint), Adobe Professional, and RMS, (Fire Record Management Systems)

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, other agencies and the public

• Ability to provide verbal and written instructions

• Ability to effectively lead and manage personnel assigned to accreditation and emergency management duties

• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency management and disaster planning principles

• Knowledge of the Incident Command System/National Incident Management System

• Knowledge of modern communication systems

• Knowledge of financial management as it applies to the fire service

• General understanding of tactical operations of fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and wildland firefighting

• Ability to make recommendations and decisions impacting program direction, content and emphasis

• Ability to design, conduct and evaluate functional and full-scale exercises

• Ability to make decisions directing emergency management functions during emergency and training situation

• Ability to manage and lead an Emergency Operations Center during training and activations

• Ability to maintain composure during confrontational and demanding situations

• Ability to perform effectively in an environment with exposure to extreme weather conditions, strong odors and/or smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals and dust or pollen

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, driving record check, physical exam, physical ability test, polygraph and psychological exam prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.