Assistant Fire Chief, G123, Fire & EMS Department

Webb County (TX); Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Webb County Fire Department in Texas is seeking a senior fire professional to lead operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates and county SOPs.

The role emphasizes directing staff, coordinating work, and acting as incident commander during emergencies while maintaining safety and training standards. It also requires performing the Fire Chief’s duties in their absence and contributing to special projects.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree, vocational-technical degree, or equivalent to two years of college education.
• Ten years of fire suppression or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels; disciplines; and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors work in progress; inspects completed assignments; answers questions; and provides advice and direction as needed.
• Ensures all equipment is in working condition.
• Monitors inventory of expendable supplies for stations and trucks.
• Responds to and coordinates emergency incident response activities; performs firefighting and rescue tasks, including fire suppression, vehicle extrication, and emergency medical procedures; serves as incident commander at fire scenes.
• Participates in wellness activities to maintain fitness for duty to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Assists the Fire Chief with special projects as required.
• Performs the duties of the Fire Chief in his or her absence and as assigned.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Emergency response

Incident command

Education

Associate degree or equivalent training

Job description

The purpose of this position is to ensure the department adheres to all State and Federal mandates relating to fire suppression and that all personnel follow all County and Fire Department rules, regulations, and SOPs.

This job is performed independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels; disciplines; and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors work in progress; inspects completed assignments; answers questions; and provides advice and direction as needed.
• Ensures all equipment is in working condition.
• Monitors inventory of expendable supplies for stations and trucks.
• Responds to and coordinates emergency incident response activities; performs firefighting and rescue tasks, including fire suppression, vehicle extrication, and emergency medical procedures; serves as incident commander at fire scenes.
• Participates in wellness activities to maintain fitness for duty to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Assists the Fire Chief with special projects as required.
• Performs the duties of the Fire Chief in his or her absence and as assigned.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Requires an Associate’s degree, vocational-technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• Ten years of fire suppression or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Occasionally

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.
• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Working in low temperatures.
• Working in high temperatures.
• Working in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in hazardous conditions.
• Working in poor ventilation.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and/or standing.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Heavy work that includes carrying objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Constantly

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.

Other Requirements/Information

• Master Firefighter Certification by TCFP.
• Master Fire Inspector Certification by TCFP.
• Master Arson Investigator Certification by TCFP.
• Instructor Certification by TCFP.
• Master Peace Officer License by TCOLE.
• State Certified Paramedic.
• Must possess a valid and current Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving history. *If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver’s License must be obtained prior to employment.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy apply to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• Webb County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
• If applicable, may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• For positions funded in whole or in part through a grant award, employment is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds and compliance with the terms, conditions, and limitations of the applicable grant agreement. Compensation, benefits, and leave accruals, including vacation, sick leave, and other paid leave, may be subject to grant-specific requirements, to the extent permitted by applicable law and County policy. The reduction, expiration, or termination of grant funding may result in the modification or elimination of a grant-funded position.