Deputy Fire Chief — Ops, Training & Strategy Leader

City of Panama City Beach; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

457 plan

Job summary

City of Panama City Beach seeks a Fire Chief to direct and oversee the Fire Department, including Inspection/Prevention, Beach Safety, and Training Divisions. You will lead administrative functions, set policy, manage budgets and supervise staff to advance public safety outcomes.

You will coordinate with city leadership, participate in disaster readiness, and ensure ISO standards and regulatory compliance. A strong background in fire service leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration, Fire Science, Public Administration or related field from an approved accredited college or university.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in a fire department, including four years of fire service supervisory/managerial/command level experience.
• Previous experience working in an organized fire department, including collective bargaining and the management of labor agreements.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida within 30 days of employment for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or the ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain the State of Florida Firefighter II certification within 12 months of employment.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain the Florida Fire Officer I and II certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Possession of State of Florida EMT certification within 12 months of employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain NIMS Compliance – ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 within 6 months of employment.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Fire Chief in the overall direction, planning, and implementation of City and departmental goals and objectives.
• Oversees the implementation and supervision of departmental operational functions; participates in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance the department’s mission, goals, and objectives.
• Plans, coordinates and reviews the efforts of assigned areas and training activities of staff and work units.
• Manages, supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff and functions; coordinates the interviewing and selection of candidates; makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement of employees.
• Provides complex staff assistance to the Fire Chief, prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence.
• Oversees the operational readiness and responses of the deployment team for large-scale disasters, including local, state, and federal requests for assistance.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Policy development

Interagency collaboration

Public relations

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration, Fire Science, Public Administration or related field

Job description

City of Panama City Beach seeks a Fire Chief to direct and oversee the Fire Department, including Inspection/Prevention, Beach Safety, and Training Divisions. You will lead administrative functions, set policy, manage budgets and supervise staff to advance public safety outcomes.

You will coordinate with city leadership, participate in disaster readiness, and ensure ISO standards and regulatory compliance. A strong background in fire service leadership is required.