Salary: $71,200-106,799
The Town of Southern Shores is located on Outer Banks of North Carolina and is a coastal community, with a year-round population of approximately 3,000, which swells to well over 10,000 during the tourist season. Southern Shores Fire Department is a combination department with a paid Chief, Deputy Chief, Asst. Chief and 2 admin staff. The department is currently seeking a highly motivated, qualified candidate for position of Assistant Fire Chief. Emphasis of the work is on serving as a command officer and management of assigned duties, responsibilities and authorities of the department.
Desired Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire science, fire administration, public administration, or a related field and a minimum of Eight (8) years professional supervisory experience. Considerable experience of an increasingly responsible nature in fire service management; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. See Town of Southern Shores website: https://www.southernshores-nc.gov for complete job description.
Full Benefits Package:
- Employee Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
- 5% increase after successfully completing a probation period
- Longevity pay after 5 years
- 401(K) with Town contribution of 5% of salary
- Cafeteria Plan (additional $9,000 annually)
- Salary: DOQ ($71,200 – $106,799)
Closing date: Open until filled
Contact: Submit resume via email: [email protected] C/O Chief Edward J. Limbacher, Southern Shores Fire Department, 15 South Dogwood Trail Southern Shores NC, 27949. Southern Shores Fire Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Primary Reason Classification Exists
Serves as Assistant Fire Chief under direction of the Fire Chief to perform supervisory and managerial work assisting with overseeing the operational and administrative areas of the Town’s Fire Department.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class serves as the third-in-command of the Fire Department with responsibility for general supervision of exempt and nonexempt firefighters, volunteers
The Town of Southern Shores is located on Outer Banks of North Carolina and is a coastal community, with a year-round population of approximately 3,000, which swells to well over 10,000 during the tourist season. Southern Shores Fire Department is a combination department with a paid Chief, Deputy Chief, Asst. Chief and 2 admin staff. The department is currently seeking a highly motivated, qualified candidate for position of Assistant Fire Chief. Emphasis of the work is on serving as a command officer and management of assigned duties, responsibilities and authorities of the department.
Illustrative Examples of Work
- Directs and supervises daily departmental operations, including fire prevention, education, rescue, suppression, and related activities
- Assists in communicating the department’s vision, mission, and philosophy
- Reviews reports and oversees the training of subordinates and volunteers
- Conducts performance evaluations and provides performance counseling
- Offers guidance to subordinate supervisors on staff management and technical fire programs
- Ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of all activities within the department
- Assists the Deputy Chief with scheduling and leave approval
- Schedules training sessions and coordinates vehicle maintenance programs
- Purchases class A uniforms, station uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other departmental supplies
- Assists the Chief with budget development by obtaining prices and identifying needs
- Assists with researching and drafting departmental SOGs, policies, and procedures for the Chief’s approval
- Assists the Chief evaluate departmental effectiveness and track progress toward goals and objectives
- Supervises and participates in fire prevention and education programs, as well as other departmental activities
- Assists the Deputy Chief with coordinating the scheduling of special events
- Determines assignments and appropriate responses to various calls
- Provides technical advice on how to respond to specific situations and ensures the correct approach on sensitive work assignments
- Participates in all aspects of calls for service, including service calls, rescue calls, and fire suppression activities
- Performs special departmental projects, such as researching and recommending new policies, procedures, and programs
- Researches and recommends strategies to address the current needs of the Department
- Works with career staff to ensure seamless integration with the volunteer workforce
- Serves in the absence of the Fire Chief when designated
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to fire service industry
- Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting principles, practices, and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of practices, materials, techniques, and equipment pertinent to the job
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ordinances pertaining to fire suppression activities
- Thorough knowledge of combination departments and volunteer integration
- Thorough knowledge of volunteer retention and recruitment
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Considerable knowledge of the physical, economic and social characteristics of the Town of Southern Shores
- Considerable knowledge of the types of industrial and commercial operations located within the Town and the potential fire hazards associated with them
- Considerable knowledge of the Town’s personnel and purchasing policies and procedures
- Skill in the operation of all department apparatus and equipment
- Ability to use common office equipment including word processing, excel, Department report management system (RMS), and file maintenance programs
- Ability to manage and supervise personnel and operations of the divisions of the Fire Department
- Ability to develop a positive public image and act with tact, firmness, sound judgment, and a positive attitude
- Ability to provide instruction and guidance to supervising officers within the Fire Department
- Ability to act quickly and properly and exercise sound judgement in emergency situations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the general public.
Physical Requirements
This is hazardous physical labor that requires exerting over one hundred (100) pounds of force occasionally, up to fifty (50) pounds frequently, and up to twenty (20) pounds constantly to move objects. The work involves climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is needed to express or exchange ideas verbally, while hearing is necessary to perceive information at normal spoken levels. Visual acuity is required for tasks such as color and depth perception, peripheral vision, analyzing written or computer data, operating a motor vehicle or equipment, inspecting defects or small parts, and assessing the accuracy and thoroughness of work. Additionally, the worker must be able to observe general surroundings and activities. The worker will be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold and heat, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, gases, and bloodborne pathogens. Personal protective equipment and a self-contained breathing apparatus will be required at times.
Working Conditions
Employee is exposed to both inside and outside working conditions in all types of weather from extremes of cold and heat to rain/snow/ice as well as varying terrain from streets, dense foliage, dark buildings and water.
Desirable Education
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire science, fire administration, public administration, or a related field and a minimum of Eight (8) years professional supervisory experience. Considerable experience of an increasingly responsible nature in fire service management; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible positions in the fire service with at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Special Requirements
- Possession a valid North Carolina class B driver’s license
- Possession of a North Carolina Firefighter II certificate
- Possession of a North Carolina EMT-B certificate
- Possession of Driver Operator-Pumps and Aerials certification or completion of Fire Department Approved Driver Operator equivalent
- Possession of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, IS-700, IS-800 certifications
- Possession of North Carolina Hazmat Operation certifications or equivalent
- Possession of Fire Inspector Level III certification
- Possession of other appropriate certifications that may be required by the Town
- Must reside within 2 miles of the Southern Shores town boundaries. Must work on-call duties as assigned
- Shall carry a department issued pager and respond to Station Alarms and Structure Fire alarms when/if possible
FLSA Status: Exempt-Executive
Disclaimer
This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Town of Southern Shores reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.
