Fire Division Officer- Fire Division Chief - ARFF Division

The County of Volusia is seeking a Fire Division Chief who is performance-driven and sets the bar for performance through their behaviors and actions; one who has a high degree of integrity and who is team and customer service focused. This position is located in Volusia County, FL, and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations both administrative and technical, overseeing management and daily operations within branches or activities of the Fire Rescue Division which includes the monitoring of standards for performance consistent with the Division’s goals and objectives.

Incumbent ensures the overall operational efficiency of the division and interacts with other agencies to ensure good communication and community relations. Incumbent must be able to perform critical decision-making and able to exercise independent judgment and initiative. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Fire Chief and within standard operating procedures and responds to emergency incidents as required by division policy and performs related duties, as required.

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These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Serves as the direct supervisor of Special Risk member(s) whose duties include on-the-scene fighting of fire, fire prevention, or firefighter training.
• Assumes the assigned responsibilities and duties in the absence of the Deputy Fire Chief.
• Leads rescue operations during aircraft emergencies, coordinating with other airport departments and external agencies.
• Works with ARFF Command staff, develop programs and standard operating procedures to ensure best practices and to maintain standards.
• Ensures compliance with Part 139 ARFF requirements in accordance with FSS Certification Standards and other federal, state and local laws.
• Ensures compliance with Part 139.321, Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials and NFPA publications.
• Designs, conducts, and/or assists with emergency workshops and exercises to train staff and local emergency response personnel.
• Assist in updating appropriate sections of the Airport Certification Manual (ACM), with an emphasis on the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP).
• Maintains list of certified firefighters/staff personnel to work at the airport.
• May plan, organize, and direct specific fire and rescue operations with respect to equipment, apparatus, and personnel.
• Assists with and coordinates Fire Rescue/ARFFF matters with various team leaders.
• Assists in the development of long-range fire protection and suppression programs.
• Assists with the Accreditation process to include developing, documenting, and analyzing program outcomes.
• Assists in the determination of future station location and or current station relocations.
• Assists in the preparation of Fire Rescue’s ARFF annual budget document.
• Assists with administration of budget in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in preparation and continuous review of long-range capital budget.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of records and reports to secure efficient operations and to meet Fire Rescue demands.
• May assume command and direct operations of an airport fire scene or other emergency situation from a subordinate officer; including natural disaster scenes, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue operations, or aircraft emergency scenes.
• Makes recommendations and/or formulates and submits drafts of General Directives, Standard Operating Guidelines, etc. for the purpose of establishing and/or clarifying policy and procedure, which is applicable to bargaining unit employees.
• Ensures that all personnel under his/her command comply with Federal, State and local regulations, and that the terms of collective bargaining agreements are complied with, and all the Division standards are met.
• Makes recommendations and provides input for proposals to be submitted for inclusion in the collective bargaining process.
• Responsible for the effective operation, quality of service and morale of all and personnel assigned to their command.
• Assists in the preparation for the conduct of collective bargaining…