Division Chief - Chief of Training

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A highly skilled technical, administrative, and supervisory position responsible for managing the Training Division under the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of operations. Also directs, develops and administers various Fire/Rescue service programs to ensure all members of the department meet the Local, State, and Federal requirements of their position. This position also tracks the training section requirements for ISO. In addition, this position is assigned to the EOC Command Staff during Disasters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

•Assists in administration of a single division within the Department.
•Assists in development of Department-wide hiring, budgeting, purchasing, policies, and grant programs.
•Assists in union negotiations including drafting, research, and/or attending bargaining sessions.
•Works in concert with other Staff Officers (career & volunteer) to ensure continuity within the department.
•Coordinates technical advice within the division which assigned.
•Responds to fires and other emergencies in a command or other capacity as required by the Fire Chief.
•Provides command, control, and oversight for the division assigned.
•Maintains a professional and safe work environment through implementation of safety procedures.
•Assist the department in establishing the desired image in the public.
•Consistently follows Board policies and procedures.
•Responds positively and productively to changes within the Department.
•Works positively and productively with all personnel both internally and externally.
•All other duties as assigned by the Public Safety Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•Knowledge of latest training techniques and principles of instruction for all aspects of the fire service.
•Knowledge of current fire safety codes, laws, rules, and regulations including the fire prevention code.
•Knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety and inspection techniques.
•Knowledge of firefighting techniques, fire ground safety, and emergency medical treatment which are applicable to the position.
•Ability to plan, evaluate, assign, and coordinate activities performed by members.
•Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
•Ability to perform during high stress situations.
•Ability to prepare reports on fire services activities, policy, and procedural recommendations.
•Skill in managing an essential service with limited program funds, including budget management.
•Ability to be self-directed and capable of independent decision making.
•Ability to maintain a positive and forward-thinking work environment for all members

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

This work requires the occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires sitting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., must meet physical and medical requirements for firefighter and hazardous material per N.F.P.A. Standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree in a Fire/Rescue related field from a regionally accredited college required (within probationary period) bachelor’s degree preferred. Ten (10) years progressive experience in a managerial capacity. Fire Officer Designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with ten (15) years or more experience working in a fire related field within a recognized/organized Fire Department. Preference will also be given to applicants who have a proven history in a leadership position.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

May be required to possess and maintain the following: Florida Certificate of Compliance, Fire Officer 2, Fire Service Instructor II or III, State of Florida and National Registry Paramedic, 16-Hour Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO or EVOC) depending on assignment. State of Florida Hazardous Materials Technician (Operations Level) preferred. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license. Fire Chief to set time periods for compliance.

OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Disaster Essential. Career FIREFIGHTERS in Highlands County will not be able to operate as volunteer FIREFIGHTERS with Highlands County. A CJIS is required as part of background check process.

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Does not Discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religious belief, color, national origin, disability/handicap, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics or any other legally protected group/class. We are proud to be a drug free workplace. Screening tests for illegal drug use may be required as a condition of employment