Division Chief - Dual Certification

This position manages, coordinates, and directs various work units within the Lake County Fire Rescue Department. Assists with program evaluation in accordance with policy and addresses any compliance issues. Assigned to the Operations Division that will oversee multiple Fire/EMS Battalions assigned to shift or 40-hours in emergency service delivery of field operations, and/or other areas as required. May oversee training, Emergency Medical Services, ISO compliance, Special Operations Team, service delivery improvements, and other special duties as assigned.

Additional duties include responding to fire, rescue, and emergency medical incidents and may coordinate emergency activities with other agencies in first response, automatic-aid and/or mutual aid situations.

Work is performed with considerable independence requiring the exercise of discretion, sound judgement, and self-initiative under the general direction of the Public Safety Director or designee. Work performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, meetings, reports, and results achieved.

This position shall be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or other emergency duties as assigned.

THIS POSITION POSTING HAS BEEN REOPENED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS TO THIS POSTING REMAIN UNDER CONSIDERATION AND DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Minimum Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
At least five (5) years of related experience at the rank of Battalion Chief or mid-level supervisory equivalent or higher, in a career Public Safety Agency consisting of at least five (5) Fire/EMS stations within said Public Safety agency related to emergency service delivery of Fire-Rescue-EMS.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS, AND DESIGNATIONS

REQUIRED:

DUAL-CERTIFICATION (Firefighter and Paramedic). CANDIDATES REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Firefighter FS. 633 Certificate of Compliance, Florida Fire Officer II or higher, Active State of Florida Paramedic, Valid Florida Driver's License, Incident Command Certificates in IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, IS-800.

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Graduate of the National Fire Academy Managing Fire Officer Program, Certified Public Manager, Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor, and other Fire-related certifications demonstrating professional career growth.

May be required to obtain other technical or professional certifications or designations as directed by the Public Safety Director.

THIS POSITION POSTING WAS UPDATED ON MARCH 9, 2026, APRIL 17, 2026, AND JUNE 30, 2026.