Assistant Fire Chief Of Operations And Training

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is fiercely focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Our flexible, full-spectrum portfolio of base operations support services enables our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity and enhance the value of their existing assets. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Training is responsible for supervising and leading of the fire and emergency services department operations and coordination and facilitation of all department training as well as the documentation and maintenance of personnel training records. This position will assist the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief as onsite management. Additionally, this senior executive should also be an outward facing leader and critical thinker with a broad knowledge of Emergency Management and related disciplines.

The Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Training will assist in developing, establishing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), provide direction, delegate duties and responsibilities, and ensure staff manage their assignments effectively. Responsible for exercising leadership, maintaining high morale, supervising officers and firefighters at an emergency scene and training, and equipping them for their duties. This position is responsible to ensure a harmonious environment and must take an active role to coach/counsel subordinate employees as necessary.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for protection of life and property and the direction and control of fire and rescue crews in the performance of routine and emergency work assignments.

Required to follow all company personnel and safety policies and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner. Oversees the continued development of current and future fire department programs, while maintaining the high standards of preparedness and effectiveness required by the prescribed location. Synchronize and coordinate intra department support.

• Attends and participates, as directed, in a variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintains specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements and policies.
• Must be able to meet and maintain physical standards
• Represents customer fire department at local, state, and national meetings and conferences.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs and customer requirements.
• Maintains open lines of communication with subordinate staff regarding activities within their area of responsibility.
• Prepares reports to the Fire Chief or Program Manager summarizing departmental activities and status.
• Receives budget information from subordinate supervisory personnel and assists in preparing departmental budget estimates and projected capital expenditures as required.
• Develops, administers, and enforces quality assurance standards in support of program and Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Chief.
• Must review and evaluate job performance of subordinates as well as assess response crews for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Must professionally interface with the customer and other contractors as necessary.
• Supervises and assigns fire department personnel, organizes, and directs work, communicates performance standards and safety regulations, monitors activities, evaluates performance and develops recommendations for personnel and/or departmental changes to meet all contractual requirements in a highly efficient and effective manner.
• This position directly supervises other senior staff members and indirectly supervises their subordinates.
• Possesses extensive knowledge about motor vehicle laws and regulations of the State of California regarding emergency vehicular responsibilities.
• Assess skills of personnel and create training plans. Develops, Plans, schedules, and conducts department training. Develops and maintains training system and records for department and personnel. Develops training budget.
• Develops or assists in developing, maintains, and enforces departmental and company policies and standard operating procedures.