Deputy Fire Chief: Lead Operations & Strategy

Dorchester County Government; St. George (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief to join its executive leadership team and help guide a growing, progressive fire and rescue organization. The role emphasizes leading operations, budgeting, and personnel development to strengthen accountability and service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree, eight years of supervisory experience, NFPA Firefighter II and NIMS-ICS certifications, and a proven record of integrity, sound judgment, and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• Eight years of supervisory experience.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• NFPA Firefighter II; and NIMS-ICS training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily operations of the department and oversees staff and volunteers.
• Oversees budgets, cost estimates, and facilities maintenance.
• Manages hiring processes and new-hire testing.
• Provides training, guidance, and performance oversight.
• Ensures OSHA/ISO compliance and safety standards.
• Responds to emergencies and communicates with media as needed.

Skills

Operations

Budgeting

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Personnel Management

Emergency Response

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Dorchester County is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief to join its executive leadership team and help guide a growing, progressive fire and rescue organization. The role emphasizes leading operations, budgeting, and personnel development to strengthen accountability and service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree, eight years of supervisory experience, NFPA Firefighter II and NIMS-ICS certifications, and a proven record of integrity, sound judgment, and collaboration with the