Fire Department Operations Manager

The City of Corinth is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Fire Chief to join our team. As a key member of our fire department, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational activities of the department, ensuring adequate coordination of activities and employees, and maintaining compliance with state and Federal laws and the public safety goals of the City.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the daily operations of the department, including suppression, rescue, training, budget preparation and management, apparatus maintenance and building maintenance.
• Assist in planning departmental operations with respect to personnel and training, policies, and compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations.
• Oversee and assume responsibility for all activities of the department in the absence of the Fire Chief.
• Share on-call responsibilities with the Command Staff.
• Serve as principal advisor to the Chief of Department on LCFD programs, monitoring operations to identify and resolve problems, interpreting concerns, developing plans, identifying solutions, and recommending priorities of programs and projects.
• Assist Chief of Department in directing operations, personnel, administrative, and records management programs, in accordance with LCFD policy and appropriate local, state, and Federal regulations and standards.
• Assume command of large-scale incidents and emergencies as appropriate, and coordinate actions with other agencies, directing strategies, tactics, and deployment of personnel to achieve the on-scene priorities of personal safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
• Monitor operations to assure compliance with LCFD policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), investigating and resolving administrative and operational issues, developing standards for program and operations evaluation.
• Analyze workload trends and recommend staffing adjustments and personnel assignments, managing administrative activities, budgets, procurement, inventory control, and strategic plans.
• Manage Department staffing to provide adequate personnel for emergency response needs, assuring consistency of training, management of emergencies, and adherence to policies, procedures, and nationally recognized standards and guidelines.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff, counseling, training, and coaching staff, implementing corrective actions and conducting performance evaluations.
• Direct the LCFD training programs and serve as Training Officer responsible for the development and delivery of required training and quick drills.
• Review and approve reports and prepare and maintain required departmental records and reports, representing the LCFD in emergency services planning meetings.
• Coordinate with Federal, state, and local emergency services organizations, City departments, outside organizations, and businesses, managing community relations issues.
• Develop and rewrite policies, directives, and procedures, maintaining expertise in best practices, policies, and issues through participation in educational opportunities, meetings, and workshops.
• Assure effective communication of LCFD directives and changes in protocols, maintaining discipline, and assuring compliance with LCFD policies and local, state, and Federal regulations.
• Serve as a liaison with other agencies to coordinate LCFD functions, including technical response, developing response maps, and run cards, station sequencing and layering in GIS.
• Respond outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the City.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Cooperate with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
• Have regular, predictable attendance, as attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Fire Science, Fire, Business, or Public Administration, or related field is required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Eight (8) years of progressive experience in the fire service, including certified Firefighter/Paramedic experience; at least five (5) years at rank of Company Officer or above is required. Four (4) years or more at the rank of Battalion Chief or above is preferred.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and specialized training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must pass criminal background and drug screen.

• Required to reside within thirty (30) minutes of the fire department headquarters within six (6) months of the date of hire.

• Firefighter Advanced Certificate, Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).
• Firefighter Instructor II Certificate, TCFP Instructor 3 preferred.
• Texas Fire Chief certification preferred.
• EMT-P Certification, TDSHS.
• Must have a valid Texas Class B Driver's License or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, and 300 required, or the ability to obtain them within six (6) months.
• Other certifications or licenses may be required for certain needs.

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations governing fire safety.
• Fire Department SOP, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Modern emergency services management principles and practices.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of allocated resources.
• Strategy and tactics for deployment of personnel, equipment, and resources in emergency situations.
• Procedures used in fire suppression, emergency medical response, and property conservation.
• Operational characteristics of specialized fire suppression apparatus, vehicles, and equipment.
• Methods and techniques to develop and present fire prevention and training programs.
• Federal, state, and local building codes, regulations, and engineering standards.
• City geography, traffic patterns, and the location of all streets, landmarks, and buildings.
• Principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods.
• Developing plans and budgets and monitoring them against actual activity.

• Assuming command-level responsibilities and coordinating firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services under complex emergency conditions.
• Recognizing the construction, contents, and occupancy of buildings and other emergency incident scenes in order to apply appropriate firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical techniques.
• Analyzing Fire Department training issues and developing appropriate training programs.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, while assuring compliance with Department goals and objectives.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects and delegating tasks and authority.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and working as a team member with other emergency services agencies.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work.
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Operating and maintaining computer and communications equipment.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.

• Work is performed in a standard office environment, with on-scene response to emergency situations.
• Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.

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