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| Invites Applications for ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF Definition: Under general direction from the Fire Chief, plans, organizes, coordinates and administers all functions and activities of the Valley Ford Fire Department’s daily operations, and performs other duties as required or assigned. Class Assignment: This management classification assists the Fire Chief in managing activities throughout the Fire Departments initial response and surrounding areas to provide fire prevention, suppression, emergency medical, hazardous materials and rescue response as well as related services to the public. Essential Functions (Examples): Assumes the role and responsibilities of Fire chief in his/her absence, including applying departmental policies and procedures regarding personnel issues, department commitments and meeting with various entities regarding related issues; ensures that the departmental budget is being expended as directed by policy and board direction; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with departmental standards; coordinates with operations captain to maintain appropriate staffing levels; drafts and submits standard operating procedures and policies; provides command and control at incidents occurring in the initial response area; maintains effective working relationships with other fire departments and outside agencies, organizations, groups and officials; attends meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings to become and remain familiar with practices, developments and trends that effect the fire service; functions as Duty Chief for the Department and neighboring agencies, as required; other duties as assigned for designated. Qualifications: The Knowledge of principles and practices of a rural fire administration, including, but not limited to suppression, prevention, investigation, as well as staff supervision, organized management practices and accounting procedures is highly desirable. A familiarity with California State Fire standards, codes and local laws is preferred. A good understanding of basic computer applications and functions is also required. The Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate the staff; administer departmental goals and objectives and effective leadership abilities in the area of fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous materials operations and prevention activities is desirable. Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Required: Residence within 30 minutes of Valley Ford Valid California Class C driver’s license (with Firefighter endorsement within 6 months) California Title 22 medical or higher certification California State Firefighter One certificate Desired: Residence within the western zone 8 area EMT-1 Certification, with De fibrillation Certificate California State Certified Fire Officer or Command 1A/1B, Fire Instructor 1A/1B, Investigation 1A, Management 1, Prevention 1A/1B, ICS 300 (minimum) • First Responder Operations/Decontamination, Hazmat (within one year) Working Conditions This position is required to be on call on evenings, weekends, and holidays and monitor radio traffic on a 24 hour basis, as assigned. The Assistant Chief will be required to attend bi-weekly training, monthly staff and Board of Director meetings, and other meetings as assigned, within and surrounding, Sonoma County. Emergency response often requires late night response or a response in inclement weather or during natural or other occurring disasters. Fire Chief’s Note The Valley Ford Fire Department operates on a limited budget and relays on the generosity and selflessness of its volunteers to donate their time and energy to make the initial response area a better place to live, work and play and ensure the safety of the staff. All time, activities, are on a voluntary basis. Please review our website to learn more about our progressing volunteer fire department. Selection Process The most qualified candidates will be invited to a written as well as practical examination and panel interview. The candidates selected after this process will then participate in an interview with the Fire Chief. If desired, you may remit a maximum two page resume/summary listing your qualifications, certifications, training, and experience. Application materials are available by request from: Valley Ford Fire Department Chief Michael K. Gevas P.O. Box 327 Valley Ford, CA 94972 707-876-9900 or www.valleyfordfire.com *Continuous filing until an appropriate amount of applicants are on file or 3/31/2011* |