Now Accepting Applications for the position of Assistant Chief – Operations
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The Miami Valley Fire District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the newly created position of Assistant Chief (Operations). A summary of the position and qualifications are below.
The Miami Valley Fire District is a dedicated fire and emergency medical services department that protects and provides dynamic service to the citizens of the City of Miamisburg and Miami Township, in Montgomery County, Ohio, serving a population of over 50,000 people. Miami Valley Fire District is a progressive department that is comprised of an authorized strength of 84 personnel which includes 59 firefighter/paramedics, 12 lieutenants, 1 battalion chief of training/emergency planning, 3 battalion chief of operations (shift commander), 1 administrative assistant, 1 finance manager, 1 human resources administrator, 2 assistant chiefs (Administration and Operations), and 1 fire chief, serving from five fire stations, and responding to over 10,500 calls for service annually.
The Miami Valley Fire District is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, the Assistant Chief of Operations will act as an exempt executive level member of the Fire District. Primary duties include overseeing the emergency response services which includes firefighting, rescue and emergency medical services functions as well as those support functions concerned with assuring adequate service delivery, evaluating the performance and effectiveness of all personnel, and assist in the management of all aspects of training and safety within the organization. Additional duties include a variety of technical, administrative, planning, and organizing responsibilities. As well as train, develop, coach, mentor, and evaluate subordinates; prepare various administrative records and reports, perform public relations activities, may act as Fire Chiefs’ designee in their absence, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years full-time experience, with a minimum of five (5) years Fire and EMS command experience.
- Ohio Firefighter Level II certification
- Ohio Paramedic certification
- Ohio Fire and/or EMS instructor certification
- Ohio Fire Safety Inspector certification
- Hazardous Materials Operations certification
- Hazardous Material Technician preferred
- Minimum of Fire Officer III, that meets or exceeds NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications
- Fire Officer IV within one (1) year of hire date.
- Executive Fire Officer (EFO) or Ohio Fire Executive (OFE) preferred
- Successful completion of Greater Miami Valley EMS Council (GMVEMSC) protocol testing for the current year within two (2) months of hire date.
- Any combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
* Licensures and certifications must be maintained over the course of employment as a condition of employment within this classification.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range is $119,000 – $122,570.70 DOQ with an excellent benefits package. Interested individuals should submit their application, resume, cover letter, a signed copy of the job description and copies of applicable certifications to the Human Resource Administrator, Amy Phillips at [email protected], “Re: Assistant Chief – Operations” or mailed to 2710 Lyons Road, Miamisburg, Ohio 45342. Applications are due by August 16, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately for potential interviews and will continue until position is filled.
Hiring Process
Process may include, buy not be limited to the following:
Interested individuals should submit their application, resume, cover letter, a signed copy of the job description and copies of applicable certifications to the Human Resource Administrator, Amy Phillips at [email protected], “Re: Assistant Chief – Operations” or mailed to 2710 Lyons Road, Miamisburg, Ohio 45342. Applications are due by August 16, 2024.
Candidates will interview with the Fire Chief or their designee.
Candidates will go through a physical exam by a medical doctor.
Background Check and Verification
Candidates will submit fingerprints as part of a background check and verification process.
Candidates may take a polygraph test.
Download Application
The application can be completed Online or Downloaded and mailed along with resume, cover letter, a signed copy of the job description and copies of applicable certifications to the Human Resource Administrator, Amy Phillips, 2710 Lyons Road, Miamisburg, Ohio, 45342 or emailed to [email protected].
