DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF SALARY: $152,008–$184,766 DOE/DOQ Are you looking for affordable coastal, central California living and a career with an innovative, forward thinking organization where you will have exceptional opportunities to advance your career, take on exciting projects, and be a part of a dynamic leadership team? Then the City of Santa Maria is a great match for you!

The City of Santa Maria, California is looking for a Deputy Fire Chief to oversee the department’s daily operations. This is a newly created position to assist with the administration, operations, safety, employee and union relations, and staff development of the Fire Department. The Deputy Fire Chief should have experience with labor and employee relations, policy and procedures, organizational and strategic planning, employee training and development, workplace safety, risk management, fire safety operations, budget development and oversight, and risk management. The successful candidate will have a history of thinking beyond bureaucracy, enthusiastically seek collaboration and community engagement, and provide excellence in service and programs.

C A R E E R O P P O R T U N I T Y

An opportunity to enhance our residents’ quality of life through innovative services and positive spaces.

CITY OF SANTA MARIA

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK, LIVE & PLAY THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA is a full-service, Charter City with a City Council/City Manager form of government

which has over 700 employees across 10 departments, an annual budget of approximately $222 million for FY 2019-20, and serves approximately 108,000 constituents. The City of Santa Maria is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The City has a harmonious balance of maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America City by the National Civic League and offers reasonably priced housing, community festivals, quality schools, cultural arts, a local airport, wineries, and proximity to beaches and higher education institutions.

OUR CULTUREOur employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are excited about a challenge and dare to make a difference. We are a results-driven team who care about each other and the needs of residents in our community.

SMFD OPERATES SIX FIRE STATIONS (including an airport station), protects approximately 23 square miles and provides

fire and emergency medical services to approximately 108,000 constituents in the City of Santa Maria. SMFD responds to approximately 10,000 calls for service each year and has an active automatic aid response agreement with Santa Barbara County Fire Department, and is an active participant in the California mutual aid system. We provide customer-centered fire and emergency medical services.

SMFD provides all risk emergency services, as well as public education programs, fire prevention, and life safety measures to the City’s residents. These services support the Fire Department’s mission of effectively preserving lives and protecting property. The department provides Emergency Services, which include pre-hospital emergency medical services at the Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT-1) level; response to structural, vehicular and vegetation fires, hazardous materials response, water rescue, trench rescue, public assistance, urban search and rescue team (Type 1), and wildland response team. To view our facilities, equipment, apparatus and to learn more about SMFD, visit: www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/fire-services

SANTA MARIA FIRE DEPARTMENT (SMFD)

2018 AlarmResponded to 9,713 emergency calls, categorized as follows:

n Fires: 269

n EMS: 5,925

n Hazardous Conditions: 303

n Calls for Service/Good Intent: 2,226

n False Alarms: 326

n Miscellaneous: 664

WHY DO PEOPLE LIKE WORKING FOR SMFD? Watch this video to hear firsthand:

2019/20 OBJECTIVESn Hire nine new Firefighters to staff a new response

unit at Fire Station No. 1, a Deputy Fire Chief, two Fire Prevention Inspectors, and an Office Assistant.

n Continue multi-department collaborative taskforce work to implement a Computer Automated Dispatch system and radio system that meet growing needs.

n Improve emergency response times within the downtown core; maintain or enhance a 90% average response time standard performance of seven minutes for calls for service to first responders arriving on-scene.

n Refine the Department’s Strategic Plan; update the fireworks booth permitting process; update Standards of Response Coverage.

n Design and remodel the Fire Administration offices to accommodate additional staff.

n Conduct an analysis of the types of on-the-job injuries, causes, apparatus or equipment involved, and cost related to loss of work and medical treatment, and develop strategies to reduce their occurrence.

n Continue to develop our top-notch fire academy, and our newly created college internship program.

the JOBTHIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION that reports to the Fire Chief and assists with the

preparation and administration of an annual budget of approximately $18.3 million. The Deputy Fire Chief is the second in command, and oversees six direct staff, including administrative personnel, four Battalion Chiefs, and a Fire Marshal, as well as 68 indirect staff.

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the IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEOUR DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF SHOULD HAVE an in-depth knowledge of modern fire protection principles, fire

and labor administration, emergency response, public fire education and prevention, and training methods. We seek a Deputy Fire Chief who is knowledgeable and competent regarding fire service operations and public sector administrative processes. Our ideal candidate will be inclusive, creative, innovative, financially and technologically savvy, and a knowledgeable administrator. You should have a passion for the work you are doing and enthusiastically seek collaborative partnerships and community engagement, as well as deliver customer service excellence. We need a leader who is action oriented, transparent, strategic, and a team builder. You should also bring excellent communication skills and place a high importance on values, ethics and integrity.

BACKGROUND & EDUCATION:n Ideally, seven years of experience in a municipal fire

agency providing fire command for a full range of urban fire protection services, including two years administrative and supervisory responsibility at the Battalion Chief or Acting Battalion Chief level or higher.

n Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, fire science, or related field; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

n Possession of licenses and/or certifications associated with the assignment: CPR

Fire Officer II

State approved Hazardous Material First Responder Incident Commander Certificate within twelve months of appointment.

California Driver’s license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and be insurable to operate City vehicles.

Desired: California State Board of Fire Services Certification as a Chief Officer.

n Successful candidate must pass a background investigation and pre-employment physical/drug screening. New employees will be required to sign a statement affirming that, as a condition of continued employment, they shall refrain from using tobacco products.

ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF INCLUDE: TALENT DEVELOPMENT—keep a continual eye on the talent pool to monitor skills and needs of team members, expand staff skills through training, coaching, and development and evaluate staff performance and future potential.ORGANIZING & PLANNING—apply strong organizing and planning skills, be productive and efficient, manage time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.ORGANIZATION KNOWLEDGE—understand the workings of a municipal organization, develop formal and informal policies and structures, and know “how the place works.”RELATIONSHIP BUILDING—understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships, interacting effectively with people, and devote time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks.RESULTS ORIENTATION—maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and be motivated by achievements. INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE—understand and maintain a current knowledge base of the general workings of local government.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION—write clearly and concisely, compose informative and convincing documents, and use the written language to convey substance and intent with simplicity, accuracy and clarity. FINANCIAL ACUMEN—understand the financial framework of the organization, be cost conscious and fiscally responsible, and use financial data to make informed business decisions.CHANGE AGILITY—be adaptive and effective in the face of ambiguity, and possess an orientation for change.TECHNOLOGY SAVVY—value technology and leverage existing and new technology to achieve efficiency.

SALARY& BENEFITSThe annual salary range is: $152,008–$184,766 DOE/DOQ; salary will

be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience.

HOW to APPLYApply by NOVEMBER 12 for first consideration: wbcpinc.com/job-board/

— The City of Santa Maria is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer —

Please contact your recruiter, Katrina Garcia, with any questions: kgarcia@cityofsantamaria.org 805.925.0951 extension 2394

SAVE THE DATES Interview will be held on DECEMBER 4 & 5 (candidates invited to interview will need to be available for both days).

AUTO ALLOWANCE: City vehicle provided for official use.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: 9/80 schedule available.

TELEPHONE/PDA STIPEND: Stipend of up to $115/month.

SAFETY RETIREMENT: CalPERS with a 3% at 50 formula for classic members and 2.7% at 57 for new members.

DEFERRED RETIREMENT: City contributes $11.54/pay period toward a 457 deferred compensation plan.

HEALTH INSURANCE: City contributes up to $1,064/month towards a choice plan.

POST-EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): City contributes $92/ pay period to a fund that will provide reimbursement for out-of-pocket cost of qualified medical expenses and medical insurance premiums upon separation or retirement.

DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE: City pays for entire family.

VACATION: Minimum 2 weeks/year and up to 4 weeks.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 64 hours/year.

HOLIDAYS: Seven holidays/year; and eligible to receive, on a pro-rated basis, 40 hours of floating time/year to be scheduled off or cashed-out.

SICK: 12 days/year.

OTHER: Short-/Long-term disability; life insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as a variety of optional employee-paid plans.

SUCCESSION PLANNING: Academics are offered to all employees to advance or hone leadership skills to ensure we are growing leaders within our organization.