Senior Fire Services Leader: Operations, Prevention & Emergencies

Local-Government-Jobs-Ireland; Donegal; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Donegal County Council seeks a Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer to lead a team across Fire Prevention, Operations, Major Emergency Management, Building Control and Civil Defence. The successful candidate will play a key role in staff management and may act as Rostered Senior Fire Officer at operational incidents.

The role requires a clear understanding of local authority services, stakeholder relationships, and the strategic direction of the sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire service management.
• Ability to lead a team across Fire Prevention, Operations, Major Emergency Management, Building Control and Civil Defence.
• Understanding of local authority services and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local government issues and strategic direction of the sector.
• Closing date and equal opportunity policy as stated in the information.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in the main disciplines of the Fire Service specified by the role.
• Undertake the role of Rostered Senior Fire Officer at operational incidents.
• Manage service delivery and development of functions as delegated by the Chief Fire Officer.
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of local authority structures and relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff management

Job description

Donegal County Council seeks a Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer to lead a team across Fire Prevention, Operations, Major Emergency Management, Building Control and Civil Defence. The successful candidate will play a key role in staff management and may act as Rostered Senior Fire Officer at operational incidents.

The role requires a clear understanding of local authority services, stakeholder relationships, and the strategic direction of the sector.