Deputy Fire Chief

The City of Neosho is committed to delivering high-quality public services that support a safe, well-connected, and vibrant community. Known as the “City of Springs,” Neosho takes pride in its natural beauty, clear waters, and rich heritage.

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to manage a division of the Fire Department. This position works a standard 40-hour administrative workweek and is responsible for managing one or more sections of the department. Deputy Chief shall report directly to the Fire Chief. Persons assigned to this position have complete latitude for decision-making and independent action for planning, intervention strategies and action plans for all assigned programs.

Work in this position requires a vast amount of managerial knowledge, effective teamwork and independent decision-making.

Reports to the Fire Chief. Exercises supervision responsibilities.

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Second in command of the Fire Department.
• Assists in developing and managing the annual budget and controlling expenditures.
• Assists in developing and implementing laws and regulations governing Public Safety and Fire Protection for the City/Neosho Area Fire Protection District (hereafter referred to as NAFPD).
• Evaluates program performance and develops intervention strategies where appropriate.
• Develops department goals and objectives with the Fire Chief as a member of the senior management team.
• Attends conferences and seminars on fire administration to keep abreast of developments in the field.
• Responds to alarms and can direct activities at the scene of large fires or incidents.
• Manages Fire Prevention, Personnel, Inspections, Emergency Services, Support Services, Operations, or any similar division.
• Oversee the inspection process and make necessary changes for the betterment of the city, and the businesses that operate here.
• Assumes responsibilities of Fire Chief when designated.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide customer seamless customer service.
• Act as a liaison between the city and the NAFPD in the absence of the Fire Chief.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have met the following qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Firefighting, Medical First Responder/EMT practices, and hazardous materials incidents.
• Public management and budgeting.
• Laws, Ordinances, Codes, department policies relating to the management of all service delivery and support programs.
• The organizational philosophy and policies that direct all managers and executives.

Ability to:

• Maintain managerial control under extremely stressful conditions.
• Work cooperatively with superiors, subordinates, and peers.
• Continue to learn new management methods to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop plans and programs for more effective and efficient fire protection and public safety.
• Maintain discipline and respect of employees.
• Exercise a high degree of self-discipline.
• Enter data or information into a terminal, PC, or other keyboard device.
• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Lead and command effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

• Associate degree in business administration or Fire Science. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Three years of active experience as a Fire Department Company Officer or its equivalency in experience and education.
• The ability to read and comprehend written material at a level appropriate for the class.
• Firefighter I and II certification with an IFSAC seal (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress).
• Certificate of Completion of a Fire Officer I Program or higher or equivalency in experience and education.
• A Medical First Responder or EMT Certificate or its equivalent.

Frequently over 2/3 of the time exposed to hazards, emergency, or disaster situations, fire hazards, toxic chemicals, extreme temperatures, infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, electrical hazards, noise, traffic, domestic violence, falling items, confined spaces, respiratory hazards, contact with the general public, etc.

• Valid driver's license,
• Successful…