Deputy Fire Chief: Operations & Strategy Leader

Town of Vail; Vail (CO); Vor Ort; USD 133.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement benefits

Zusammenfassung

Town of Vail is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief of Operations as a senior member of VFES executive leadership. This role oversees Operations, Training, and Logistics, directing both emergency and non‑emergency functions.

The position partners with the Fire Chief and interacts with town departments, external agencies, and community stakeholders. Responsibilities include strategic planning, incident command when required, staffing decisions, and advancing departmental goals.

Qualifikationen

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight of Operations, Training, and Logistics.

Aufgaben

• Reports to Fire Chief and leads Operations Division planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating emergency and non‑emergency functions.
• Collaborates with the Town of Vail departments, external agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Responds to significant incidents in command or safety capacity as needed.
• Leads recruitment, promotions, discipline, and staff development within the division.
• Oversees emergency readiness, deployment of personnel and equipment, and evaluation of response effectiveness.
• Manages departmental training programs and ensures certifications and required competencies.
• Directs budget development and administration, staffing, equipment, and major capital planning.
• Leads strategic planning and organizational improvement aligned with Town objectives.
• Represents the department in meetings and interagency collaborations; handles inquiries professionally.

Jobbeschreibung

Town of Vail is seeking a Deputy Fire Chief of Operations as a senior member of VFES executive leadership. This role oversees Operations, Training, and Logistics, directing both emergency and non‑emergency functions.

The position partners with the Fire Chief and interacts with town departments, external agencies, and community stakeholders. Responsibilities include strategic planning, incident command when required, staffing decisions, and advancing departmental goals.