City of San Rafael job class specification

Summary

Under direction of the Fire Chief of the San Rafael Fire Department, the Deputy Chief (DC) plans, organizes, and directs, through subordinate supervisors, a major division of the fire department; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing characteristics

This is a sworn public safety officer classification with responsibility for a major division of the Fire Department for the Operations Division. The Deputy Chief exercises independent judgment in interpreting and enforcing policies of the San Rafael Fire Department. The Deputy Chief is distinguished from the Battalion Chief in that the Deputy Chief is responsible for an operations or administrative division, whereas the Battalion Chief manages a district of several engine and truck companies supervised by Captains. The Deputy Chief is distinguished from the Fire Chief in that the latter has responsibility for the overall management of the Fire Department. The Deputy Chief is a member of the Department’s management team. The Deputy Chief receives direction from the Fire Chief and exercises direction over Battalion Chiefs, subordinate supervisors, and administrative personnel. When necessary, the Deputy Chief will be required to provide coverage for Battalion Chief vacancies on an overtime basis.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Include the following. This list is intended to be illustrative and does not represent an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may not perform all duties and responsibilities listed. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan, organize, coordinate, administer and direct the work of a division of the San Rafael Fire Department.
• Develop, direct, and monitor the goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the division.
• Plan, delegate, and oversee execution of division programs and activities.
• Direct the preparation and administration of a division budget.
• Interpret department rules and regulations and MOU provisions; participate in labor negotiations.
• Prepare or review reports for city management, boards, commissions, and other organizations.
• Prepare, review, and approve reports and various correspondence.
• Counsel subordinates on performance and deficiencies.
• Identify training needs and evaluate existing training programs; develop, conduct, and observe drills and training programs.
• Make presentations at City meetings, boards, and various community meetings.
• Manage human resources.
• Delegate, coordinate and follow-up on work of subordinates.
• Respond to citizen complaints or inquiries by phone, video, or in person.
• Direct emergency operations using fire ground strategy and tactics and Incident Command System (ICS) principles.
• Implement emergency plans and post-emergency incident evaluation.
• Participate in joint labor-management and safety committees and make recommendations to the Fire Chief.
• Administer department-wide inspection programs, pre-fire planning, equipment services,