The City of Seminole Fire Rescue Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Fire Chief of Operations/Training.  This is a highly responsible professional and technical position involved in managing the day-to-day operational activities of the Fire Rescue Department in addition to coordinating and managing all non-Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training programs and activities.  With emphasis on employee relations and teamwork, duties are performed in accordance with applicable laws, existing Department and City policies, procedures, and practices, and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.  The position maintains considerable latitude in decision making, initiative, and leadership and the person in this position is solely accountable for the fulfillment of all duties and authority commensurate with assigned responsibilities.  During occasions of local emergencies, this position shall be required to perform emergency tasks which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members. 

The pay range for this position is $69,387.14 - $100,611.38 annually.

Veterans Preference, EOE, DFWP.

This position is open until filled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Minimum Associate Degree, (Bachelor Degree preferred), from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education with a minimum of three (3) years experience as a District Chief, or command level equivalent, or higher.  Non-user of tobacco, tobacco products, or nicotine products, both on and off the job, at time of employment and maintain the same status throughout the term of employment. Considerable knowledge and background in instructional methodology and Incident Command practices and knowledge of modern data processing equipment, audio and visual equipment.  Considerable knowledge of the appropriate procedures and methods used in providing safety and comfort in the handling and treating of patients.  Extensive knowledge of fire suppression and prevention methods, procedures, and techniques.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees within the Department.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.   Ability to organize and direct firefighting and emergency medical services of broad scope and complexity.  Ability to effectively and efficiently plan, assign, supervise, evaluate, and direct assigned personnel to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of services by the Department and to promote team unity.  Excellent physical condition and the ability to pass a physical examination.  Ability to use considerable independent judgment and discretion in routine and non-routine situations which may occur.   Ability to apply analytical skills for all related activities and interpret data for making effective decisions, recommendations, reports, among others.  Ability to use a variety of electronic devices such as computers, tablets, and digital devices.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

Possess and maintain State of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards Compliance Certificate.  Possess and maintain minimum Florida EMT Certification and Medical Control with Pinellas County.   Possess and maintain minimum Florida Class E Driver's License.  Certification as Fire Officer II and Fire Instructor I, or higher, through the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards required within one (1) year of appointment.  Certification as Hazmat Technician required within one (1) year of appointment.      

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

This position requires frequent repetitive motion, including fine manipulations, grasping, reaching and lifting objects weighing 25 pounds or less.  Occasionally this position requires bending/stooping, pulling, pushing and heavy lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing over 50 pounds.  The employee is required to stand, walk, sit or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, jog, or run.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must have the ability to: safely wear and work in all assigned personal protective equipment, including a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) without medical or physical restrictions; stamina to perform administrative functions and to meet physical and mental demands during an extended emergency.

DWFP, VP, EEO