Hybrid Deputy Fire Chief of Operations bei Sarasota County Fire Department

Department:

Emergency Services

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Step into a leadership role that directly shapes the safety and resilience of Sarasota County as our next Deputy Fire Chief of Operations. This highly professional administrative and managerial position plays a critical role in leading, managing, and overseeing daily operations or specific divisions within our internationally accredited, all-hazards response Fire Department. Reporting directly to and assisting the Fire Chief, you’ll guide the work of subordinate personnel, make independent operational decisions, and ensure our teams are ready to respond to any emergency, whether it’s a fire, medical call, technical rescue, marine incident, or large-scale disaster. From the command post to the community, your leadership will help protect 472 square miles of coastal Florida and nearly 40 miles of Gulf shoreline.

At Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD), we know that taking care of our community begins with taking care of our people. That’s why this position offers outstanding benefits, including a robust retirement pension plan, competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. You’ll also have opportunities to specialize in areas like special operations, EMS, tactical response, and marine operations, all while working in one of Florida’s most beautiful coastal communities. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, make a tangible impact, and enjoy a career that’s as rewarding personally as it is professionally, apply today and join a team committed to excellence in public safety.

About the Position

If selected, you will be responsible for...

• Assist the Fire Chief with overall department leadership and executive planning, and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic and master plans.

• Ensure compliance with county policies, department directives, and the collective bargaining agreement, and assist in formulating, implementing, and administering department-wide policies, procedures, rules, and general orders.

• Guide emergency operations strategies to ensure effective service delivery.

• Communicate key information to subordinate personnel and ensure compliance across the chain of command.

• Facilitate ISO evaluations and support the fire accreditation process.

• Manage mutual/automatic aid agreements, interlocal agreements, and other departmental contracts.

• Coordinate with the Fire Chief on budget development, review, and monitoring.

• Conduct research and provide recommendations that align financial resources with department goals.

• Conduct research and prepare reports on special projects as assigned by the Fire Chief and complete assignments aligned with departmental goals while maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Serve as a liaison on behalf of the Fire Chief with other agencies, boards, committees, and local governments.

• Represent the department in labor negotiations and labor-management committee meetings.

• Collaborate with internal county departments on Fire Department matters.

• Oversee personnel-related matters, including Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, investigations, grievances, discipline, scheduling, and promotions.

• Provide guidance and support to assistant fire chiefs to ensure compliance with county policies and the collective bargaining agreement.

• Manage activities related to fraud prevention, risk mitigation, and audit compliance, review audit findings, and ensure corrective actions and controls are implemented.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Fire Chief.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

E-Work/Hybrid Work: Currently, this position is eligible to e-work up to 2 days per week! After you complete your first six months, contingent on work requirements and other factors, you’ll be eligible for this fantastic benefit.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required with a minimum of six (6) years of progressive fire administration, emergency medical services work, and/or fire operations command responsibilities, with a proven track record of effective leadership and progressive fire service management

• OR- Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive fire administration, emergency medical services work, and/or fire operations command responsibilities, with a proven track record of effective leadership and progressive fire service management.

• Current and valid Florida Minimum Standards Firefighter Certification.

• Current and valid Florida EMT or Paramedic Certification.

• Current and valid State of Florida driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

• National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer designation and/or Chief Fire Officer designation.

• NIMS Incident Command Position Certifications: I-100, I-200, I-300, I-400, I-700, and/or I-800.

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working two levels or less below the Fire Chief.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $158,000.00 - $160,500.00 (annual) base salary.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

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