Assistant Fire Chief

Assistant Fire Chief

Salary Range: $71,552 to $100,664

Posting Closes May 15, 2024

Please read entire posting, including minimum requirements, application instructions and schedule.

NATURE OF WORK

Responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the fire department through the development, coordination, direction, and administration of operational activities pertaining to the functions of Fire/Rescue and Emergency Medical Services. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, researching, developing programs/curriculums and/or conducting the training activities of the department for all staff and working to procedurally integrate technological advances into the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following examples of work are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the fire department through the development, coordination, direction and administration of operational activities pertaining to all fire/rescue and EMS functions

• Serves as the department training officer for EMS and fire/rescue activities. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, researching, developing programs/curriculums and/or conducting the training activities of the department for all staff; maintains detailed personnel training records

• Insures that all personnel meet State of Nebraska and NREMT certification requirements; meet compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances as they pertain to all operations; serves as the HIPAA Compliance Officer

• Assists the Fire Chief in the development, evaluation and maintenance of departmental rules, regulations, goals, objectives, and policies; insures that all staff personnel adhere to departmental directives at all times

• Assists with the departmental budget

• Serves as the City's Emergency Manager

• Receives citizen's complaints and handles situations and/or refers individuals to appropriate city officials for resolution

• Attends regional, state, and local conferences, convections, and meetings

• Respond to fire and rescue/EMS calls

• Performs the duties of the Fire Chief in his/her absence

• Performs other related duties as required by the Fire Chief.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Education or related discipline from an accredited college or university. A combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent, subject to review by the City.

• Must have at least ten (10) years of experience as a full-time member in a career or combination fire department providing firefighting and EMS services.

• Must have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a Fire and EMS system.

• Extensive knowledge on modern fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical services, principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

• State of Nebraska license and/or NREMT as a Paramedic

• NREMT Paramedic would be required to obtain Nebraska Paramedic license prior to date of hire.

• State certification as a Fire Fighter I

• Non-Nebraska certifications would require Nebraska certification within six months of employment.

• State certification as a Fire Fighter II

• Non-Nebraska certifications would require Nebraska certification within six months of employment.

• State certification as Hazardous Material Operations

• Non-Nebraska certifications would require Nebraska certification within six months of employment.

• State certification as a Fire Instructor I

• Non-Nebraska certifications would require Nebraska certification within six months of employment.

• Must obtain IFSAC/ProBoard Fire Instructor II certification within one year of employment.

• Must obtain the NEMA Emergency Manager Basic Academy Certification within one year of employment.

Application Instructions and Schedule:

• In order to be considered, you must complete and submit an application available on the city's website (www.fremontne.gov). If you are viewing this posting on any other website, you must visit the city's website and submit a completed application to be considered. (Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure you receive this email.)
• Once your completed application is received, it will be reviewed after this posting closes on May 15, 2024 and you will be notified if you are eligible to test. If you are eligible to test, you will be provided the date and time of your testing appointment. Please note that availability for all tests and interviews is limited and alternate dates may not be available.

Selection Process - All candidates must be available for the following:

• Assessment Center and testing dates. Eligible candidates will participate in a variety of testing and activities to evaluate their qualifications for this position. Some activities may be completed remotely, while others will require on-site attendance. All candidates will be contacted after May 15, 2024 with an updated schedule, final dates are currently pending.

• Candidates must be available to be on site on June 25, 2024 for in-person assessments.

• Candidates that successfully complete the above testing will be scheduled for a Chief's interview. You will be notified of your interview date and time following the successful completion of onsite assessments.

• Additional interviews will be conducted by the Civil Service Commission at a later date.

• Candidates must be available for all scheduled hiring activities to be considered. We will attempt to work with scheduling conflicts, but alternative dates or times may not be available.

If you have any questions regarding your application packet or the selection process, please contact the Human Resources team at (402) 459-2371.