Assistant Fire Chief, Logistics & Fleet

City of Deerfield Beach; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Deerfield Beach seeks an Assistant Chief of Logistics and Fleet Services to provide strategic leadership for logistics, fleet maintenance, facilities coordination, inventory control, procurement support, and operational resource management for the Fire Department.

This role directs contracts and vendors, oversees preventive maintenance programs, budget development, and emergency preparedness, while supervising staff and ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fire science, business administration, public administration or related field.
• State of Florida Firefighter certification and at least two years of fire service logistics/fleet coordination experience.
• NIMS/ICS training: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 and advanced IC training.
• Valid driver's license; ability to obtain Florida license within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees all logistics, fleet services, and support operations for the department.
• Manages procurement for apparatus, vehicles, equipment, supplies, and related resources.
• Develops and monitors contracts with vendors to ensure performance and cost effectiveness.
• Oversees fleet maintenance, scheduling, repairs, and lifecycle planning.
• Administers division budgets and coordinates inventory control systems.
• Supervises personnel and ensures training, safety, and performance.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance programs to maximize readiness.
• Liaises with manufacturers, vendors, and agencies on fleet and logistics matters.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal purchasing requirements.
• Supports emergency operations and disaster response through resource coordination.

Skills

Logistics management

Fleet management

Procurement

Budget development

Contract management

Facilities management

Inventory management

Emergency operations coordination

Vendor relations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire science

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

Job description

The City of Deerfield Beach seeks an Assistant Chief of Logistics and Fleet Services to provide strategic leadership for logistics, fleet maintenance, facilities coordination, inventory control, procurement support, and operational resource management for the Fire Department.

This role directs contracts and vendors, oversees preventive maintenance programs, budget development, and emergency preparedness, while supervising staff and ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory