Deputy Fire Chief

Town of Greenwich is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Deputy Fire Chief

General Statement of Duties

Serves as a second in command in the administration and operations of the Greenwich Fire Department. Assumes the duties, responsibility and authority of the Chief in their absence or as directed. Reports to the Fire Chief.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Administration or closely related field, or the aforementioned bachelor’s degree in progress and the ability to obtain within six (6) months from appointment to the position.

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible fire administration experience including five (5) years of experience directing and overseeing fire suppression services.
• Certification as a Fire Officer I and time of application and certification as Fire Officer II within one year of appointment.  Fire Department Safety Officer certification or the ability to obtain Incident Safety Officer within one year of appointment.   
• Certification from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress desirable but not required at time of appointment.
• Maintenance of all certifications is required throughout employment.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of municipal fire service administration, including fire suppression and prevention methods and related subject areas.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and effectively apply the appropriate data for planning, budgeting and operations.
• Proven knowledge of management principles and practices and public administration as applied to a municipal fire department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of firefighting apparatus and equipment maintenance practices and procedures.
• Proven knowledge of dealing with hazardous materials and of safely and effectively commanding a hazardous materials incident.
• Knowledge of computer systems and communications equipment applicable to Fire Departments and public administration.
• Established skill in strategic planning. 
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability in problem solving, negotiating, effective decision making, priority setting and conflict management.
• Established ability to lead and command the employees of a public safety department.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, colleagues, officials, and the general public.
• Valid driver’s license.