Assistant Fire Chief

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23 - $232,913.16 AnnuallyLocation Thousand Oaks and may be required to travel throughout Ventura County, CAJob TypeFull-Time RegularJob Number0751FPD-24AA (DC)DepartmentFire Protection DistrictOpening Date11 / 05 / 2024Closing Date11 / 19 / 2024 5 : 00 PM Pacific+ Description + Benefits DescriptionTo view the Assistant Fire Chief brochure, click here.

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e gLV11z) WHAT WE OFFERThe County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our salary of up to approximately $232,913.

16, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following : + A general salary increase of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.

Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 5.0% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 7.

5 % for completion of a graduate's degree. + Executive Administrative Leave - The candidate selected for this position will earn 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service or other public service.

• Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, 1202A) + Annual Leave Redemption - The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 160 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, 1205).
• Textbook and Tuition - May be reimbursed up to a maximum of $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition and books for educational endeavors.
• Uniform Allowance - $1,000 annually. + Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and / or the Section 457 Plan.

This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions. Effective February 9, 2024 (and annually thereafter in the third pay period of subsequent years), eligible employees meeting the criteria in Sec.

1907 of the Management Resolution will receive two percent (2%) of their annualized compensation contribution towards their 401(k) account.

Health Plans - Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually.

Effective 12 / 08 / 24, this amount will increase to up to $25,558 annually. + Flexible Spending Accounts - Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.

• Pension Plan - Both the County and you contribute to the County's Retirement Plan. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as PERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday. + Additional Benefits - Professional Memberships, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program.

OUR COUNTY AND COMMUNITYVentura County is located on California's "Gold Coast," approximately 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 20 miles southeast of Santa Barbara.

Residents enjoy rolling hills and sweeping ocean views in a nearly perfect Mediterranean climate. The beauty and weather combined with a wonderful quality of life are among the many reasons our residents choose to call Ventura County "home.

Ventura County is a "general law" county, governed by a five-member, elected-by-district Board of Supervisors. The Supervisors appoint a County Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the County budget, day-to-day operations, and to advise, assist, and act as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board's jurisdiction.

THE DEPARTMENT The mission of the Ventura County Fire Department is to anticipate and provide services to the dynamic public safety needs of a diverse community of about 843,000 people.

Comprised of approximately 658 dedicated personnel, the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) is an all-hazard, full-service agency.

VCFD's services are built around our mission of anticipating and responding to the dynamic public safety needs of our diverse community.

This includes prevention and education, response and communication. We proudly provide fire protection, medical aid, rescue, hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public.

Formed in 1928 as a special district, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors acts as the Fire Department's Board of Directors.

THE POSITION Under the direction of the Deputy Fire Chief, directs activities and manages a bureau which may consist of one or more divisions, battalions and units, or a combination of those.

The successful candidate will possess a strong management background demonstrating the ability to be agile in a very fluid environment with multiple priorities which can change quickly and require immediate attention.

Some knowledge of large-scale incident management. The ability to establish positive working relationships with elected officials, local municipalities, the County Executive Office, and the civilian workforce.

Analyze and prioritize operational, managerial, and program decisions; make difficult choices and recommendations; be able to communicate and support those recommendations clearly and succinctly.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will exhibit the following : + Experience leading and managing bureaus consisting of one or more divisions.

• Comprehensive knowledge of practices and principles of organization, public administration, and budget processes. + Experience with large scale incident management.
• Experience analyzing and prioritizing operational, managerial and program decisions. + Impressive interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with a wide variety of professionals and agencies, including the skill to make effective presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other stakeholders.
• Exemplary leadership skills required to develop, coach, empower, motivate and manage staff. + A strong and enduring commitment to continuous improvement through playing a vital role in both the community and the workplace.
• Ability to lead by example and exhibit solid supervisory and administrative skills. This class differs from the higher class of Deputy Fire Chief in that the latter directs and coordinates the overall activities of the department.

It differs from the lower class of Fire Division Chief in that the latter directs and coordinates the activities of a division consisting of one or more battalions.

The Assistant Fire Chief is an at-will position which is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.TENTATIVE TIMELINE OPENING DATE : Tuesday, November 5, 2024 CLOSING DATE : Tuesday, November 19, 2024 FIRST REVIEW OF RESUMES : Beginning the week of November 20, 2024 PANEL INTERVIEW : Week of December 9, 2024 SELECTION INTERVIEWS : Week of December 16, 2024 Examples Of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to the following : + Advises and assists the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief in the formulation and administration of overall policy, procedure and regulations.

• Manages fires and emergencies as deemed necessary, or as assigned by the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief; directs personnel and fire fighting equipment for most effective fire fighting until relieved by the Fire Chief or Deputy Chief.
• Supervises Division Chiefs, Battalion Chiefs, or civilian manager classifications in their management of a group of stations forming a battalion, or in their management of various multiple support units.
• Maintains a high level of morale, motivation and discipline among subordinates and enforces all rules, regulations and special orders.
• Serves as a community liaison officer answering requests for information, serving as public, speaker or in other capacities to the general public in matters relating to the fire service.
• Assesses and analyzes the condition of the workforce, apparatus and equipment in relationship to Emergency readiness and response.

Manages assignments and shift of personnel accordingly within departmental policy. + Prepares and manages multiple budgets, ensuring assigned staff maintain budgets and comply with Department and County rules and regulations.

• Makes formal presentations to the Board of Supervisors, advisory boards and commissions and the general public, as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Thorough knowledge of : fire fighting tactics and strategy;

the ordinances, policies, rules and regulations governing the operation of the department.Ability to : coordinate, plan, direct and manage two or more battalions or bureaus.

Organize and direct all kinds of emergency activities including structural and watershed fires, petroleum fires and rescue operations.

Five (5) years of full-time experience in fire fighting, including at least one (1) year as a Fire Battalion Chief.Supplemental training in fire sciences, public administration, a bachelor degree in a related field and experience in fire prevention, training and administrative assignments are highly desirable.

Possession of, and the ability to maintain, a valid California Driver License is required. Recruitment Process To apply for this career opportunity, you may do one of the following : + Email your current resume and cover letter to Denise.

[email protected]; + Submit an online application at www.ventura.org / jobs and attach your current resume, cover letter, and any additional materials for consideration.

• Your resume and cover letter should illustrate the following : + Your experience leading and managing bureaus consisting of one or more divisions, including the size of the bureaus, titles and your management role;
• Your experience managing budgets, including the size and nature of budgets you have managed; + Your experience with large-scale incident management, including the size of the incident(s) and your management role;
• Your experience analyzing and prioritizing operational, managerial and program decisions. RESUME EVALUATION A first review of resumes will commence on November 20, 2024.

All relevant work experience, training and education need to be included in order to determine eligibility.INTERVIEW PROCESS Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview.

The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with the Fire Chief and applicable management team.

The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONThe selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record.

In addition, the successful candidate may be subjected to Live Scan fingerprinting.For further information about this recruitment, please contact Denise Carrizosa by email at Denise.

[email protected] or by telephone at (805) 389-9793. YOUR BENEFITS AS A MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEEEXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL (Groups 1 & 2)To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

Benefits website (https : / / hr.ventura.org / benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570. + Retirement FAQ's (https : / / vcportal.

ventura.org / CEO / benefits / docs / RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf) + Memorandum of Agreement Union Codes : MMA, MSA, MB2, MS2, MT2AgencyVentura CountyAddress 800 S.

Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009 Phone (805) 654-5129 Website http : / / hr.ventura.org Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email