Deputy Fire Chief: Prevention

The City of Spokane is hiring a Deputy Fire Chief to manage the Prevention division of the Spokane Fire Department.

Deputy Fire Chief (all)

• Manages and supervises a major division of the Spokane Fire Department.
• Advises the Assistant Fire Chief in establishing and modifying the overall goals, objectives, and plans of the department. Evaluates and organizes department structure, operations, and methods of service delivery to meet goals and objectives.
• Provides research, input, and recommendation on budgets, and monitors expenses for assigned budgets.
• Supervises and evaluates subordinate Fire Department employees. Establishes performance requirements, completes annual performance reviews, and maintains and enforces discipline.
• Schedules, coordinates, and plans the work of subordinates. Approves work schedules, leave requests, requests for special assignments or training.
• Interviews candidates for positions; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions.
• Delegates work functions and specific goals to subordinate personnel.
• Monitors the work performance and work quality of assigned personnel for efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.
• Inspects personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Researches topics including fire reporting systems, training, operations, and safety.
• Provides technical assistance and interprets policies for subordinate personnel.
• Writes reports, letters, memos, and emails to internal and external recipients.
• Makes presentations to and shares information with City administrators, managers, and elected officials; civic groups and organizations; and officials of other agencies.
• Reviews and evaluates incoming documents, reports, electronic communications, mail, and other paperwork to determine actions to be taken and priorities.
• Performs related work as required.

Prevention

• The Deputy Fire Chief (Prevention) is the designated Fire Marshal for the City.
• Manages the fire prevention activities for the City, including education, inspection, and enforcement work.
• Reviews fire prevention work performed by companies.
• Provides feedback and directs action against those who obstruct or violate legal or regulatory provisions of the building or fire codes. Orders evacuation of buildings and closure of premises to mitigate safety hazards.
• Researches local and national fire problems, codes, and information from other safety agencies. Recommends changes to local fire codes.
• Responds to incidents and provides technical advice regarding special fire hazards.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fire command, public or business administration, or emergency medical services.
• Experience: Five years as a chief officer for a fire agency.
• Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fire command, public or business administration, or emergency medical services.
• Experience (Prevention): One year as an Assistant Fire Marshal (SPN 946) or five years as a Deputy Fire Marshal (SPN 942).

• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, to be maintained throughout employment.
• The Deputy Fire Chief (Prevention) must possess Fire Inspector II certification from the International Code Council throughout employment and be certified or credentialed as a Fire Marshal within one year of employment.

Selection of a Senior Administrative Assistant, Rule V, Section 8, Rules of the Civil Service Commission, applies to this classification.

For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative…