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Assistant Chief of Operations
South Metro Fire Rescue
SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE
South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) provides
preparedness, prevention, mitigation, and
emergency response services to approximately
203,500 residents and many thousands more
who come into our communities to work and
play. We protect 179 square miles in Douglas
and Arapahoe counties. SMFR serves the cities
of Castle Pines, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village,
Foxfield, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and
Parker, as well as Castle Pines Village, Louviers,
Centennial Airport, the Denver Tech Center,
Inverness and Meridian Office Parks, and
portions of the City of Aurora and
unincorporated Arapahoe and Douglas
counties.
Mission
We exist to protect lives and property from all
hazards through preparedness, prevention,
mitigation and response.
Vision 2020
To be a best-in-class, all-hazards prevention,
mitigation and response organization that
supports a safe, healthy, growing community; a
leader in risk reduction, preparedness, service
delivery, and operational effectiveness; highly
valued as a community and business partner
and as an employer of choice; and well-
positioned to proactively meet the needs of our
changing demographic and businesses while
maintaining fiscal strength and stability.
To learn more about South Metro Fire Rescue,
go to:
www.southmetro.org
OPERATIONS DIVISION
The Operations Division is the largest division of
the Fire District. The Assistant Chief of
Operations oversees Emergency Medical
Services (EMS), as well as district chiefs, shift
commanders, battalion chiefs (BCs), and 294
line personnel staffing 17 fire stations.
Annually, SMFR responds to almost 19,000
emergency incidents inside and outside our
district.
Operations personnel are well-trained and have
the resources needed to provide exemplary
service. Services provided by SMFR include
firefighting, basic and advanced emergency
medical service and ambulance transport,
vehicle rescue / extrication, technical rescue,
hazardous materials, water rescue, wildland
fires, urban search and rescue (USAR), aircraft
rescue, and SWAT medic responses. Training
and equipment are very important, particularly
in the District’s diverse service area, which
includes the Tech Center and its high rise
buildings, rural neighborhoods with forest and
trails, Centennial Airport, and the Cherry Creek
State Park.
THE POSITION
The Assistant Chief of Operations is responsible
for the management and supervision of all
assigned battalions and bureaus; as well as their
operations and personnel, including district
chief, shift commanders, battalion chiefs and
bureau chiefs. As part of the executive team,
he/she may represent the Fire Chief or the
District in outside activities to include meetings
with the public, other public safety
departments, or other jurisdictions and will act
on behalf of the Fire Chief as necessary.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a well-regarded fire service professional with at least four years supervisory experience and have attained a chief officer rank. He/she will be a forward thinking leader in an industry faced with major change, and yet respectful of our history and how its legacy fits with where the District and community is today. This high-energy individual will have the capacity to be a global thinker, and flexible in considering different viewpoints while possessing the ability to get objectives accomplished and solutions implemented.
The individual selected will display an agile leadership style that is suitable for a multigenerational and diverse workforce. A team-oriented professional, he/she will have a history of working well with peers and contributing as an equal partner devoted to organizational over individual success. While this individual will be responsible for the daily operations of the department, he/she will be a bridge builder to other divisions, functional areas, and external organizations. The Ops Chief will possess the capacity to develop meaningful relationships grounded in trust, compassion and integrity. The ideal candidate will have a high level of emotional intelligence. They will be self-aware and introspective, constantly promoting the significance of continuous learning, improvement and professional development. The ability to engender trust and cohesiveness in small and large settings will be critical. Expected to be a role model in the profession, the ideal candidate will have proven success promoting high standards and holding people accountable to such standards. He/she will have a history of establishing clear expectations and well-defined rules of engagement that help to shape a culture necessary for a highly respected modern organization. As the Operations Chief of a large and diverse service area, this leader will be expected to be knowledgeable regarding regional initiatives aimed at improving fire and emergency medical response effectiveness and efficiency. He/she should be well-versed in current initiatives and philosophies in deployment strategies, modern tactics, personnel safety, and other fire and medical industry trends.
The individual selected will be an effective communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills, who inclusively fosters constructive two-way communications. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and a sophisticated understanding of effective labor/management relations along with the development of leadership and specific skill-sets needed for the future of the organization. The Operations Chief will be community oriented and supportive of the department’s visibility and commitment to the community. He/she will have the fortitude to be a strong voice for the department and strengthening SMFR’s position as an influential entity at the regional, state and federal levels. SMFR is counted on to take leadership roles and to be actively engaged in regional issues and initiatives. An understanding of operations and ways to prevent and mitigate emergencies will be expected. Experience in effectively managing large budgets will be considered favorably. The ideal candidate will exhibit outstanding analytical abilities along with the ability to make or recommend sound business decisions based on thorough research, analysis, analytics and the exploration of numerous alternatives. Previous experience with strategic planning and formal succession programs is desired. For complete details, refer to job description at
www.southmetro.org
EXPERIENCE AND
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree by 12-31-2016; or
possess NFA Executive Fire Officer and
CPSE Chief Fire Officer Designation by
12-31-2016 and complete a Master’s
Degree by 12-31-2018
Minimum of ten (10) years of fire
service experience in an operations
capacity
Currently hold the position of Bureau
Chief, Bureau Head, Battalion Chief or
Shift Commander/District Chief
Minimum of four (4) years supervisory
experience in the fire service
Executive Fire Officer & Chief Fire
Officer Designation desired
An equivalent combination of education and
experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above
may be considered.
COMPENSATION &
BENEFITS
The annual salary for the Operations Chief will
be $149,579.00/annually. In addition, SMFR
offers a rich benefit package that includes:
Retirement: SMFRA offers a 401 (a) plan with a 12% employer match Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: Employer contributions based on years of service and employee contributions Retiree Health Savings: 1% employer contribution upon date of hire Life Insurance: $50,000 Term Life Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Employer covers ~80% of total premium costs Annual Leave: 85 hours per year starting, 120 hours after 3 years Sick Leave: 120 hours per year Holidays: 10 paid holidays per calendar year Other Benefits: Long-term Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Plans, Voluntary Life & AD&D, EAP, and a variety of Supplemental Insurance plans. Please see benefits guide for complete details.
Relocation assistance may be provided.
APPLICATION & SELECTION
PROCESS
To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your application, résumé, cover letter and supplemental questions by Friday, February 12th, 2016 at 1500. Please see our website for details and submit your materials to [email protected]. All applications will be kept completely confidential. Following the February 12th closing date, your application/résumé will be evaluated to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. For qualified applicants, your supplemental question responses will be evaluated in addition to your education and experience to identify a top group of candidates invited to participate in the next step of the process. For additional information about this position please contact Sr. Human Resources Analyst, Kim Finley at [email protected].
**SMFR is an equal opportunity employer**