Deputy Fire Chief: Chester

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Contact: VeeVeca Torrece HR Specialist
Phone: 803-581-2123 (press #) 239
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REQUIREMENTS: Under limited supervision, performs responsible administrative work in overseeing the management of the daily activities of the department. Work involves overseeing all personnel matters for the department; directly supervising Fire Inspector, Fire Captains, and Fire Lieutenants for the department who manage fire inspections, suppression, training, logistics, maintenance, safety, and other emergency responses; and supervising all operations and activities of assigned divisions. Reports to the Fire Chief. Supervises department employees, which involves such duties as instructing, assigning, and reviewing work, maintaining standards, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, recommending promotions, discipline, termination, and salary increases. Supervises and conducts detailed physical inspections of public buildings to ensure compliance with and enforcement of all laws, rules, regulations and ordinances related to fire prevention and the protection of lives and property from gas, fire, hazardous material and explosives incidents. Prepares comprehensive inspection reports and notices of violation; establishes timeframes for accomplishing corrective actions. Ensures follow-up inspections are conducted with timely and accurate corrective actions taken to abate all noted violations. Assists the Fire Chief in directing the administration and operations of the department. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the Fire Chief, Mayor, City Council, City department heads, local / State / Federal agencies, civic groups, community leaders, media, and the general public. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires Associate’s Degree and specialized training in related field with emphasis in public administration, business or fire science/technology, supplemented by nine to twelve years of progressive experience and training in fire service programs and management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must complete required coursework and maintain certifications as issued by the S.C. Fire Academy. Must have or be able to obtain Fire Marshal Certification. Must possess a valid state CDL driver’s license. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a fire engine, vehicles, firefighting equipment, computer, basic office equipment, telephone/radio, etc. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for periods of time, withstand uncomfortable and/or dangerous physical conditions at fire scenes, and perform manual tasks. Must be able to pass annual Department physical examination. Application for Position: Send application/resume to [email protected]. Application can be completed online at www.chestersc.gov. The City of Chester is an EOE-H. Position is subject to the following Background Checks; Credit Check, Criminal History, Driving History, Drug Test, Medical/Physical, and Psychological Testing.