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City of Fremont · 1 month ago

Division Chief - Fire Department

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

The City of Fremont Fire Department is seeking a Division Chief to oversee and coordinate various fire department activities. This role includes managing personnel, planning and implementing new programs, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies and regulations.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

May be periodically rotated through other Department divisions or work with each other on certain programs or projects

May serve as Acting Chief or Deputy Chief as needed to maintain continuity of Department operations

When assigned; plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of personnel in the fire suppression, fire prevention, Special Operations, training, Emergency Medical Services, hazardous materials, dispatch center and support services

Assigns personnel, equipment and apparatus to maintain operational readiness

Serves on various departmental committees’ special studies and analyses related to methods, equipment, new developments and departmental issues

Researches, develops, reports and implements new programs, including the necessary infusion of staff, funds, processes, training, materials, and equipment to ensure successful implementation

Performs or oversees administrative programs, projects and personnel duties

Contributes to the preparation and administration of the annual department operating budget, and annual strategic plans

Identifies and evaluates community needs through data collection and analysis. Monitors program effectiveness; develops recommendations for changes in program operations, staffing, equipment, and facilities; and projects costs and impact of proposed changes

Prepares annual budget requests for division operations, monitors and analyzes budget expenditures and ensures the expenditures are within the guidelines established in the budget

Participates in the development and review of division and department policies, organizational change, and establishment of priorities

Reviews and assures compliance with established rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) and recommended safety standards

Directs the development and updating of operational manuals

Communicates departmental policies and procedures to subordinate staff

Coordinates and/or participates in entry level recruitment and hiring processes

Coordinates and/or participates in department promotional exam processes

Coordinates and/or conducts investigations of personnel issues

Coordinates repair and/or alteration to buildings or grounds

May represent the City and/or Department Management in labor negotiations

Manages the training of personnel in modern firefighting, Special Operations, emergency medical services and fire prevention; determines firefighting methods and practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency; identifies education and training needs; schedules new training programs for new recruits and other personnel; conducts classroom and field instruction and drill periods

Respond to citizen complaints or inquires by phone, in writing or in person

Investigate alleged violations of policies and procedures or administrative regulations

Train and develop subordinates; serve as mentor to subordinate staff to promote professional development

Evaluate and document the performance of Battalion Chiefs, officers or other assigned staff to improve work and compliance with City and Department policies, and standard operating guidelines. Provide feedback to subordinates directly and through written performance evaluations

Develops and implements quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with Alameda County EMS policies and procedures as well as general industry best practices

Implements and manages disaster preparedness, mitigation, recovery and response programs, and participates in regional planning

Perform emergency and non-emergency tasks. Emergency tasks include those associated with responding to incidents as the Duty Chief, at emergency incidents, and in the absence of a senior officer, a Division Chief may direct and ensure the efficiency of multi-unit operations, fire ground operations, and Emergency Operations Center assistance

On a rotational basis will share with other Division Chiefs and/or Deputy Fire Chiefs the daily responsibility of managing the 24-hour operational readiness of the department, including the management of all City and related personnel and direction of all staffing adjustments necessary to maintain the consistent delivery of services

Represents the City and/or the Department with City Council, City Commissions, community organizations, professional groups, and other agencies, including Alameda County Fire Chief's Association and its sections

May be assigned other staff support duties and responsibilities

Drives emergency response vehicles in a manner permitted by State Law

Qualification

Incident command systemFirefighting technologyFire prevention methodsCalifornia Chief Officer CertificationBudget administrationPublic speakingProject managementReport writingPersonnel counselingTeam buildingCommunity risk reduction