Fire Division Chief

Job Description

Job Description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Division Chief

Fire Department

Hiring Pay Range: $109,891.19 to $137,363.99

Pay Grade: 122

FLSA Status: Exempt

Full Pay Range: $109,891.19 to $164,836.79

Deadline to Apply: 05/28/2025

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the department. The position provides strategic direction of major fire department divisions as outlined within the fire department, including Operations and Essential Services. Other duties will include planning, organizing, and directing activities within these divisions. Division Chiefs will respond to emergency incidents and provide overhead duties when requested by other agencies or when delegated by the Fire Chief.

Essential Duties:

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs.
• Works collaboratively with the department's senior leadership team and command staff to participate in decisions that guide the department toward accomplishing the mission and vision.
• Directs and coordinates overall fire department activities for assigned divisions and programs.
• Provides work direction and supervision to assigned staff, including planning, prioritization, review of work and evaluation, recruits and makes hiring recommendations for positions, and oversees the training, organization, and discipline of personnel.
• Recommends and administers policies and procedures, oversees and participates in the development of new fire/life-safety related programs.
• Prepares specialized budgets related to assigned activities, assists in budget implementation, participates in forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies, administers the approved budget.
• Supervises personnel including provision of timely performance evaluations, recommends and implements approved discipline, provides staff development, and maintains high standards necessary for efficient, professional operations.
• Conducts and documents formal and informal counseling sessions with subordinates, corrects work deficiencies and develops work skills, anticipates and resolves potential problems that may affect job performance.
• Monitors compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists in developing and implementing short and long-term strategic plans in support of department goals and objectives.
• Responds to emergency incidents, assumes incident command when necessary, and participates in on-call chief officer programs as needed.
• Models appropriate professional conduct, maintains appropriate confidentiality of sensitive information, complies with and supports city policies and procedures, labor laws, and MOU provisions.
• Represents the department to outside groups and organizations, participates in outside community and professional forums, provides technical assistance as necessary, serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees, prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence as needed.
• Coordinate and develop firefighter testing and promotional processes for the department.
• Coordinates efforts with other city, county, state, and federal emergency response agencies.
• Assures city personnel/volunteers work in a safe manner, follows safety requirements, monitors and assures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and other legal requirements.
• Assists and supports emergency planning and response programs. Assists with emergency planning and emergency operations center functions during emergencies and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation.

• May act on the behalf of the Deputy Chief or Fire Chief in their absence.
• Conducts internal investigations as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Operations Division Duties:

In addition to the essential duties, the Operations Division Chief may:

• Supervise Battalion Chiefs assigned to shift management position and provides direction for their assigned program areas.
• Assist and support activities related to planning, directing, and reviewing the emergency operations of the fire department.
• Foster and promote effective integration and efficient coordination between activities, shifts, stations, and employees.
• Be responsible for oversight and readiness of all firefighting and emergency medical services, and the operational control of all resources assigned to the Operations Division.
• Facilitate professional development of operations personnel, particularly assigned battalion chiefs.
• Identify, recommend, manage, develop, schedule, and coordinate long and short-range development for shifts, engine companies, and other departmental needs required to address anticipated emergency conditions.
• Develop and oversee organizational approaches to fire suppression, including wildland suppression, special operations, emergency medical services programs and coordinate related responses including mutual-aid deployments.
• Perform other duties in support of department and assigned division as assigned.

Essential Services Division Duties:

In addition to the essential duties, the Essential Services Division Chief may:

• Work with leadership of all divisions to facilitate training and professional development opportunities for all department personnel.
• Ensure readiness of department stations and apparatus by coordinating apparatus, facility, and equipment maintenance programs, ensuring a constant state-of-readiness.
• Conduct needs assessment for apparatus/equipment, oversee and participate in design, planning, and implementation of new apparatus/equipment, coordinate with City Fleet Services and outside vendors, maintains accurate apparatus/equipment maintenance records.
• Work with the Fire Chief or Deputy Chief to plan, develop, and implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for areas within the essential service division.
• Oversee and direct the logistics programs in the fire department to ensure uninterrupted support and supplies for department operations.
• Be responsible for the professional development, training, evaluation, and related certifications of personnel necessary for effective operation of the departments.
• Oversee the department's performance management activities related to suppression and EMS and works with supervisors to correct deficiencies, implements discipline procedures.
• Monitor and update training and emergency medical services to meet automatic aid requirements.
• Perform other duties in support of department and assigned division as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in fire science, business administration, public administration, or a relevant field from an accredited college or university, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Eight (8) years of extensive and progressively responsible fire service management experience within the department or in a similar and like-sized organization.
• Current or renewable Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, or Paramedic and/or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Fire Officer 2, or above, or Chief Fire Officer Designation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
• Hazardous Material Operations certification or higher or an equivalent rating from another state.
• Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certified (and ACLS for CEPs).
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certifications through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Incident Safety Officer certification or an equivalent rating, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• S130/190 or higher certification.

Note: A combination of education, work experience, and other relevant exposure may be considered to meet the listed qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment or previous completion of the Executive Fire Officer curriculum at the National Fire Academy (NFA) or similar program.
• Nationally recognized incident management certification or equivalent.
• Demonstrated work experience in an accredited fire service organization.
• Demonstrated work experience in aircraft rescue and wildland firefighting.
• Demonstrated work experience in fire department training programs.
• Demonstrated work experience in jurisdictions or settings with a high degree of wildland risk.

City Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fire suppression principles, methods, techniques, and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of hazardous material control/clean-up.
• Knowledge of the streets, addresses, and locations throughout the city and local area, area geography and water systems, and the location of hydrants or other water sources.
• Knowledge of the use and purpose of a variety of specialized equipment, tools, and apparatus used in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical assistance, hazardous materials, and tactical rescue situations.
• Knowledge of the City of Prescott's governmental organization, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, practices, and principles.
• Knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring, and administration.
• Skill in managing the overall operations of a municipal fire department.
• Skill in remaining calm under adverse conditions and making sound judgements concerning life and property under challenging situations.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the work of employees performing varied operations connected with fire, emergency and disaster management activities.
• Skill in developing proper training and instructional procedures for assigned employees.
• Skill in understanding and interpreting complex laws, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Skill in supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing, on both an individual and group basis.
• Skill in utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state/ federal/ local fire/emergency management officials, elected officials, assigned staff, and city residents.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Most work is performed in a normal city office environment, work is also performed in the field responding to emergencies and is subject to potential personal danger.
• Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a computer terminal, telephone, calculator, copier, and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Safely lifts and carries materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Work is performed dealing with crisis situations that require making major decisions involving people, resources, and property.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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