DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Develop, plan, and implement department goals and objectives; Recommend and administer policies and

procedures; Manage either the Administrative or Operations Division of the Gila River Fire Department.

 Coordinate department/division activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and

organizations; provide staff assistance to the Community Manager and Council; Prepare and present staff

reports and other necessary correspondence.

 Participate in the development of the Department’s work plan; Assign work activities, projects, and programs;

Monitor work flow and review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.

 Participate in the development and administration of the Fire department budget; Participate in the forecast of

funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; Monitor and approve expenditures and

implement mid-year adjustments.

 Participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; Provide and/or coordinate staff training with

employees to correct deficiencies; Implement disciplinary procedures, which may involve recommending

employee terminations.

 Respond to major emergencies and assist with emergency service activities as necessary.

 Prepare a variety of technical and departmental activity reports and records.

 Act as Fire Chief as needed.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs,

policies and organization needs.