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Description The Town of Apex, a Wake County municipality with a rapidly growing population of over 56,000 and named number #1 Best Place to Live in the US, Time/Money Magazine (August 2015), is seeking a proven and energetic leader to serve as an Assistant Fire Chief.   The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and overall management of the department's Operations Division.  This position exercises direct supervision over the department's three battalion chiefs, and indirectly supervises all assigned staff within the Operations Division.  This position is part of the Fire Chief's Executive Staff which also includes the Assistant Chief of Support Services who is responsible for the functional areas of training and logistics.  Both Assistant Chiefs report directly to the Fire Chief who evaluates work through observation, conferences, quantitative/qualitative analysis and written reports.  As the supervisor of the Operations Division, this position is expected to remain well-informed of the latest research, resources and techniques for mitigating fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials and technical rescue events.  Of utmost importance, this Assistant Chief is responsible for ensuring that the Operations Division's three shifts operate in a cohesive manner while ensuring that personnel receive fair and equitable treatment regardless of station/shift assignment.  In addition to this position's administrative duties, this employee will be required to spend considerable time in the field observing, participating and establishing effective relationships with the department's members.  Ultimately, this Assistant Chief will be called upon to provide insight into current operations, identify areas of improvement, and lead efforts targeted at continually improving the department's performance. This employee will be subject to the hazards associated with incident response work including working in indoor and outdoor environments, working at heights, experiencing extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noises, vibration, moving parts, electrical current, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters.  Employees are also subject to the final OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens. The salary for this position ranges from $70,242 to $115,514.  Hiring salary will be based on a combination of the candidate's education and experience. For more information about the Community, Organization and the Fire Department see   Assistant Fire Chief Typical Tasks Provides leadership and supervision to the department's members in absence of the Fire Chief. Responds to major emergencies to support the functions of command and evaluate departmental performance in regards to emergency operations. Coordinates with the Assistant Chief of Support Services to ensure that the department's training program is focused on meeting the needs of the Operations Division. Provides day to day supervision of the department's battalion chiefs to ensure effective and consistent supervision across the department's three shifts. Coordinates various projects requiring organization of staff such as preparing and updating operational standard operating guidelines and supervising ad-hoc committees established to address departmental needs. Assists the Fire Chief with budget preparation and administration.  A critical element of this task is the gathering of information from staff members to ensure their input is received as an integral part of the budget preparation process. Assists with selection, training, evaluation, promotion and discipline of department personnel. Represents the Town of Apex on various boards, committees and task forces. Writes and researches departmental policies and procedures; assists the Chief in evaluating departmental effectiveness, tracks goals and objectives and monitors and assesses the department's service delivery. Prepares reports and correspondence on departmental matters. Assists in the supervision and management of station personnel and coaches subordinate officers on the handling personnel matters. Additional Job Duties  Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of modern methods of modern building construction, combating fires, incident response, and of the use and maintenance of related equipment. Thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations. Thorough knowledge of the physical layout of the Town and related facilities. Considerable knowledge of department and Town policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the types of industrial and commercial operations in the Town and any related potential hazards. Considerable knowledge of modern supervisory principles of leadership, communications, motivation, conflict management, etc. Considerable knowledge of OSHA and other firefighting safety requirements. Ability to effectively plan, prepare, and conduct in-service training on firefighting, rescue, incident response, and equipment operations for public safety personnel. Ability to use computers, especially spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and specialized program software. Ability to provide coaching, technical advice, and training of employees. Ability to provide leadership and inspire calm control while supervising emergency incident scenes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public. Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations and to maintain good physical condition. Ability to speak effectively before a group and to deal tactfully and firmly with the public. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 10 years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience in a full-time capacity with a municipal, county or state fire department; and Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in  fire science, public administration, business administration, leadership, management, emergency management, or other closely related field; and NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III Certification / NC Fire Officer III Certification; and Hazardous Materials Level I Responder certification or higher; and NIMS Training to include: IS 700, IS 800, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300 & ICS 400; and National Registry or NC Emergency Medical Technician – Basic or higher; and NC Class B Driver's License or ability to obtain prior to employment **Any minimum certification requirement brought in from out-of-state must have been obtained through another state or agency whose program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro-Board).      Preferred Qualifications Chief Fire Officer Designation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Fire Officer Designation (CPSE) Graduation from, or current participation in, the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IV Certificate Graduate degree from an accredited college or university NC Fire Instructor Level II Incident Command Specific Position Training CFAI Peer Assessor NOTE:   A maximum of 15 candidates will be indentified from the application review and will participate in a telephone interview in an effort to arrive at a final 6 candidates that will be invited to participate in the onsite assessment center process.  The candidates that are invited to the assessment center process will be notified no later than Friday September 27, 2019.  Candidates that accept an invitation to the assessment center process will need to make arrangements to participate in this process October 14th & 15th in Apex, NC. Schedule: Assessment Center Process which will include the following: Incident management Personnel management Assessment of writing skills Interview panel Interview with the Fire Chief Meeting with Town Manager Requires drug testing, physical and a rigorous background check (which may include criminal history check and education verification) prior to employment..  

The Assistant Town Administrator reports directly to the Town Administrator and is a member of the Town’s Executive Leadership Team. The position will perform a wide variety of professional duties while providing direct support to the Town Administrator and the Town’s Department Directors. The position leads the Museum, Risk Management operations, and the Town’s efforts related to workforce housing and childcare. Other supervisory/leadership duties may be assigned based on fit and organizational need. The ideal candidate will be energetic, experienced in delivering a high-quality professional work product, and possess exceptional communication skills. The candidate must have a team focus and possess unquestionable integrity, accountability, ethics, and personal responsibility. Building and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with the Town Board, Town staff, and the community will be critical to success in this position. For more information, please visit estes.org/jobopenings