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01/04/2024
Assistant Fire Chief
Monclova Township Fire Department
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Assistant Fire Chief is the second-in-command to the Fire Chief in all matters pertaining to the fire department. He/she is directly responsible to the Fire Chef for the proper performance of his/her duties. In the absence of the Fire Chief, the Assistant Fire Chief shall assume full authority of the fire department for emergency and administrative operations. This is a public service position based on trust, credibility, and competency. It is a critical requirement of this position that the incumbent displays the desire and ability to perform duties adequately and make responsible decisions, on and off duty, in a manner that does not damage or endanger the loss of trust with the public, coworkers, and other public safety forces. The Assistant Fire Chief position has regular office hours but is subject to incident response, callouts, training, and meetings, which may occur outside of the traditional office hours. He/she is required to devote the necessary time to fulfill the duties and obligations of the position of Assistant Fire Chief. The Fire Chief may adjust the schedule of the Assistant Fire Chief to meet the operational needs of the department. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong team-building skills with the capabilities of developing a team from a diverse workforce. He/she shall possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to develop and maintain collaborative interagency relationships and labor-management relations in a unionized environment, experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and project management, and knowledge and experience with incident management, community risk reduction, and conflict resolution.
REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND LICENSURE ·Valid driving privileges in the State of Ohio and remain insurable under the Township’s vehicle insurance policy. ·State of Ohio Firefighter II. ·State of Ohio Paramedic. ·Related certifications to include CPR, ACLS, etc. as required. ·Hazardous Materials Technician level. ·Fire Officer I and II completed with Fire Officer III preferred. ·State of Ohio Fire or EMS Instructor Certification. ·State of Ohio Fire Safety Inspector. ·Incident Safety Officer. ·NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 completed. ·Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible Fire/EMS service experience with five (5) or more years of supervisory experience at the level of Captain or higher. The successful applicant must be in good physical condition and be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including physical examination and drug screening. The successful applicant that does not possess the preferred certifications or licensures will be required to complete the training within 18 months after employment. All required certifications or licensures must be maintained throughout employment.
FULL JOB POSTING AND POSITION DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE AT MONCLOVATWP.ORG ON THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WEB PAGE
