Deputy Fire Chief bei City of Pueblo, CO

About the Department

This is an FLSA-exempt management (non-bargaining unit) position above the level of Assistant Chief and reporting directly to the Chief of the Fire Department. Under general direction, the Deputy Chief is accountable for the efficient operation of the Department; and in the absence of the Chief, assumes all of the duties, functions, responsibilities and authority of the Chief of the Department.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures that all rules, regulations, orders or directions for the administration of the department are properly enforced and obeyed; and that all derelictions and transgressions that may come to his/her knowledge are promptly investigated and reported to the Chief
• Carries out certain personnel duties for the department with authority to assign, detail, transfer or discipline members he may deem necessary for the best interest of the service
• Shall keep a roster of the entire membership of the department and maintain a balance of personnel between companies; all subject to the approval of the Chief
• Directs and coordinates the application of established policy, rules and regulations, practices and procedures and confers from time to time with the chief officers coordinating their duties for the purpose of uniform administration of each company
• Confer with the Chief Officers and coordinate their duties for the purpose of uniform administration of each company. Visits the Various departmental units as often as may be necessary to thoroughly stay familiarized with conditions of the service
• Assists in negotiations for collective bargaining agreements
• Assists in the handling of grievances, arbitrations and internal investigations as may be required by the Chief
• Responsible for directing, coordinating and controlling all activities as assigned by the Chief which will include, but not limited to the Training Division, Fire Prevention, EMS, Fire Cause Investigation, Internal Investigation, Public Education, Public Information, Public Relations, Hazardous Materials, and Airport Operations
• Shall assist the Fire Chief in the administration of the Fire Department. This shall include the budget preparation, long-range planning
• Shall recommend awards for members for superior service
• Shall be responsible for Public Education and shall have in place a program for the benefit of the citizens of Pueblo concerning public education and fire safety awareness. Shall also be responsible for public information and public relations, having programs that best serve our department
• Willingness to continue education and training in management and administrative skills

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS: 

• Performs other duties as may be required by the Chief.
• Shall perform the duties of similar classifications of equal or lower pay grades when prescribed by the Fire Chief

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical attributes an employee must have in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include:  

• Physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds; some lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• Some pushing, pulling, bending, climbing and twisting
• Foot/eye coordination for operation of motor vehicle
• Vision to read and interpret written reports and documents
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Minimum Qualifications

Requires thorough knowledge of:

• Hazardous Materials and Emergency Medical Services concerning emergency response, training, protocols, as well as local, state and federal laws pertaining to Hazardous Materials and Emergency Medical Services
• Modern firefighting methods, emergency procedures, apparatus and equipment
• Fire department organizational structure, techniques, and processes
• The City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement  
• Knowledge of incident command system 

Must have the skill and ability to:

• Work as an integral part of a team and work with the general public
• Lead, direct, and instruct personnel
• Take command at major fires and emergencies and adopt to a quick, effective and reasonable course of action
• Demonstrate administrative abilities, to include the ability and willingness to understand and effectively carry out orders
• The ability to assume the positions of Assistant Chief of Suppression
• Coordinate the various programs of the department
• Coordinate the various maintenance needs of the department
• Ability to attend meetings, workshops, City Council meetings and give presentations to various civic groups as required
• Safely and lawfully operate a motor vehicle
• Maintain emotional stability during hazardous, physically and mentally stressful situations
• Use standard office equipment, personal computer and job-related computer applications
• Exercise independent judgment, make fast and lucid decisions, and adapt quickly to changing situations while handling emergency situations
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing with various audiences
• Disseminate, interpret and follow a variety of instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department members, other City employees, public safety agencies, hospitals/medical facilities, and the general public
• Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner

Other Qualifications

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, this position requires the following:

• An associates degree from a recognized college or university
  • Must obtain a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university within 18 months of the date of hire or date of promotion

AND

• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  • License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification 
  • During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license

AND

• Required experience:
  • At least eight (8) years of continuous and successful experience in the fire service, including three (3) years of successful experience as a Fire Captain with the Pueblo Fire Department  
  • OR
    • 15 years of successful experience in fire service and 3 years of successful service as a Battalion Chief or Assistant Fire Chief or equivalent sworn rank

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment.  Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.  

Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information.  This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

If hired, you must be able submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The City does not sponsor work visas.

BENEFITS:         

The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the “Benefits” hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits.  

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM:     September 29, 2025

Please note that the Civil Service Commission may use a Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation of your application to establish an eligibility list for this classification.

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