Field Marshal

Deputy Fire Chief / Operations, East Fork Fire Protection District; Insurance 100% Paid by employer (Employee & Family) – PLUS –
NVPERS Retirement / DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 2, 2024
 
Responsible for coordination, planning and direction of the District’s all-hazard field operations.
 
Experience in career/combination all-risk agency
Perform executive level planning and managing
Make data-driven decisions to improve effectiveness
 
Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned areas/programs; Manages staff and activities of the Operations Division. plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the activities of staff directly and through subordinate managers and supervisors.
Responsible for safeguarding District assets. 
Provides/approves discipline, hiring, promotion, evaluation, and pay increases, for all staff and volunteers.
assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, identifies opportunities for improvement; recommends and directs the implementation of changes.
acts as interim District Chief as required or assigned.
Coordinates emergency response efforts with other jurisdictions and agencies.
Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing and recommending improved policies and procedures.
Represents the District with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with town, community and professional organizations, other fire agencies, districts, departments, county, city and state agencies and offices, federal agencies, and other service organizations.
Coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities, provides disaster preparedness training, and prepares emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g. fires, floods, earthquakes, epidemics,), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.
Bachelor's Degree in fire science, business or public administration, emergency management or a related field and seven years of fire command experience at the position of Battalion Chief or higher or possess an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the District Fire Chief. 
 
Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the management of employees through multiple levels of supervision.
Principles and practices of fire safety and inspection techniques.
Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation.
Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials.
Planning, organizing and administering assigned functions in a comprehensive fire suppression and prevention, emergency medical response and hazardous materials control system.
Administering programs and staff through subordinate supervision.
Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Interpreting, applying and explaining complex federal, state and local laws related to the areas of responsibility.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Taking effective action in emergency situations.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
 

~ Nevada Class B driver’s license with an “F” endorsement. Nevada Class C required within 12 months of employment.
~ Nevada or IFSAC Fire Officer I, II, and III Certification, California Chief Fire Officer Certification, or equivalent Fire Officer Certification as determined acceptable by the District Fire Chief
~ Hazardous Material Incident Command certification.
~ NIMS Training, Independent Study (IS)-100 (any version), IS-200 (any version), IS-700 (any version), and IS-800 (any version) AND Professional Development Series (PDS)

 
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Completion of or in the process of National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer (EFO)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Mobility to inspect various residential, commercial or industrial properties or other facilities which may include standing for extended periods of time, stooping, kneeling and walking on uneven terrain at construction sites, climbing ladders, scaffolding and stairs; stamina to serve as emergency incident commander; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; hear fire alarms, speakers, horns, and bells being tested; Work is subject to performance under adverse environmental conditions in life threatening environments; exposure to bodily fluids, solvents, chemicals, fumes, smoke, electrical current and other hazardous substances.