Fire​/EMS Deputy Chief, Acting in Capacity; AIC)

This posting is only open to current City of Eugene and City of Springfield Fire employees*.

* Employees must be current full- time or part-time. Temporary employees and employees not currently working in Fire department are not eligible to apply.

Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of a division at Eugene Springfield Fire. Functions as either Deputy Chief of Fire and Rescue Operations who exercises oversight and supervision for all operational and training personnel, or Deputy Chief of EMS who oversees administrative EMS functions and associated EMS strategic initiatives of the fire department. Both positions are expected to provide command and management duties within their respective scope based on their operational qualifications and report directly to the Assistant Chief of Emergency Operations.

• Receives general direction from the Assistant Fire Chief.
• Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, sworn and other employees.

Classification: Fire/EMS Deputy Chief

Salary Range: $ - $ Annually

The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA).

Acting in Capacity Pay is determined based on the applicable collective bargaining agreement or Administrative Policies Manual (APM). Pay placement will be the minimum of your current pay so long as it is not above the maximum of the Acting in Capacity salary range. If you are in a position that is at the same salary range as the Acting in Capacity assignment you are applying for, there may be no change in pay for the Acting in Capacity assignment.

Department/Division: Eugene Springfield Fire/Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Union Representation: Non-Represented, Exempt

Work Location: 1725 W 2nd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with flexibility per business need

Benefits: A full range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, personal leave, sick leave, retirement benefit, life insurance, and health, dental, and vision benefits are available. Once PERS eligible, the employee's contribution of 6% is withheld from the employee's paycheck and sent by the City to PERS on the employee's behalf. City of Eugene

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• This Acting in Capacity position could last between 6 to 9 months per business need.

• Operations Deputy Chief plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the overall activities of fire and rescue services. Works to create and implement vision for fire and rescue services in concert with department priorities. Oversees the training section. Responsible for special rescue teams embedded within fire operations.
• EMS Deputy Chief, plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates programs dealing with emergency medical services. Works to create and implement vision in concert with department priorities.
• The Deputy Chief develops and establishes goals, strategic objectives, policies and procedures for the division; oversees and evaluates operations and activities; develops, recommends and implements changes in service delivery; oversees the development, updating and maintenance of the division's Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepares and administers division budget; manages budget implementation; coordinates forecasting activities; participates and provides input in the department budget process.
• Participates in departmental long-range and strategic planning and analysis, and ensures department maintains established standards and accreditations.
• Directs, oversees and manages the development of the division's work plan; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors workflow and productivity; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
• Responsible for the selection, supervision and evaluation of assigned staff; assigns work and ensures appropriate training is provided; investigates complaints; recommends and administers disciplinary actions; handles sensitive personnel matters and recommends grievance responses; exercises full supervision over employees.
• Ensures division implementation of and adherence to the City's Affi- native Action and Diversity…