Assistant Chief, Health, Safety & Logistics Strategy

Chenega Security International; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Security International seeks an experienced Assistant Chief of Administration, Health, Safety, and Logistics for the Fire Department. This role directs health, safety, and logistics programs, risk management, regulatory compliance, and administrative services to ensure personnel readiness and mission effectiveness.

Reporting to the Fire Chief, you will implement programs, supervise safety officers, and participate in EOC planning and emergency operations, ensuring safety standards and

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible fire service experience.
• , Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience involving personnel management, resource allocation, or operational oversight.
• Experience developing, implementing, or administering occupational safety, health, compliance, risk management, or emergency response programs preferred.
• Must possess and maintain: Pro Board and/or IFSAC Firefighter II.
• Pro Board and/or IFSAC Airport Firefighter.
• Pro Board and/or IFSAC Fire Instructor II.
• Pro Board and/or IFSAC Fire Inspector II.
• Pro Board and/or IFSAC Fire Officer III.
• Pro Board and/or IFSAC Hazardous Materials Incident Commander.
• Pro Board and/or IFSAC Health and Safety Officer.
• Pro Board and/or IFSAC Incident Safety Officer.
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Administer programs supporting employee health, wellness, fitness, injury prevention, medical surveillance, rehabilitation, and return-to-work initiatives.
• Coordinate health maintenance activities designed to improve workforce readiness and operational performance.
• Collaborate with medical providers, occupational health personnel, and organizational stakeholders regarding employee health and wellness matters.
• Serve as the department's primary Incident Safety Officer (ISO) in accordance with NFPA 1521 and applicable departmental standards.
• Participate as a command staff member within the Incident Management System during emergency operations.
• Monitor emergency incident activities, operational conditions, and incident action plans to identify actual or potential hazards.
• Evaluate operational risks and provide recommendations to Incident Command regarding personnel safety and risk mitigation strategies.
• Exercise authority to alter, suspend, or stop operations that present imminent danger to personnel, equipment, or mission objectives.
• Communicate identified hazards, controls, and risk exposures to incident leadership.
• Develop and deliver incident safety briefings and emergency risk assessments.
• Coordinate and supervise Assistant Incident Safety Officers as required to support incident operations.
• Conduct post-incident safety reviews, investigations, and program improvement assessments.
• Serve as Logistics Officer (LLO) as assigned and ensure operational resources, equipment, and materials are strategically acquired, maintained, and available to support mission requirements.
• Participate in emergency management planning and support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities as required.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders regarding operational readiness, safety initiatives, compliance requirements, and emergency response capabilities.
• Advise the Fire Chief and department leadership on occupational safety, health, compliance, risk management, and emergency operations issues.
• Participate on internal and external committees, working groups, and safety councils.
• Develop recommendations regarding policy, operational improvements, program effectiveness, and resource requirements.
• Maintain required records, reports, certifications, and documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and contractual requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Occupational safety

Risk management

Leadership

Incident Command System

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Public administration

Fire Science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Fire service management systems

Job description

Chenega Security International seeks an experienced Assistant Chief of Administration, Health, Safety, and Logistics for the Fire Department. This role directs health, safety, and logistics programs, risk management, regulatory compliance, and administrative services to ensure personnel readiness and mission effectiveness.

Reporting to the Fire Chief, you will implement programs, supervise safety officers, and participate in EOC planning and emergency operations, ensuring safety standards and