Assistant Fire Chief - Operations - NO LONGER ACCEPTING - Posted Until Filled



Job Details

Assistant Fire Chief - Operations - NO LONGER ACCEPTING - Posted Until Filled
Employer

City of Missouri City

Salary

$87,383.00 - $100,890.00 Annually

Location

MISSOURI CITY, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

03022018

Department

FIRE

Opening Date

03/06/2018

Definition

This is a senior-level, professional staff, full-time position in the City's Fire & Rescue Services Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for supervising the City's Operations Division for Fire and Rescue Services Department and providing support to the Fire Chief. This individual will also ensure the delivery of excellent service to all internal and external customers consistent with a High-Performing Organization (HPO).

Examples of Work

• Lead / Manage the operations of the division; evaluate the performance of the division; evaluate the department's methods of service delivery; make recommendations for change; implement the changes; develop policy and standard operating guidelines; ensure compliance with guidelines; assist with the evaluation of training needs; develop training programs; promote cooperation among divisions; assist with fire prevention activities of the Fire Marshal's office to include coordination of fire prevention education; complete performance appraisals of direct subordinates; and review and approve performance appraisals of indirect subordinates;

• Lead personnel by assisting in the planning, coordination, and administering of activities of the division; assist in establishing and defining goals and objectives; assist in the recruitment and hiring process; assist the promotional process; develop, recommend, or issue corrective action as needed; mentor and develop subordinates; communicate the visions and goals of the department and of the City; and attend meetings and conferences of professional organizations;

• Represent the department by assisting the Fire Chief with presentations to the City Council and City Manager; represent the department on boards, committees or associations; work with various citizen groups; respond to complaints; attend department head meetings; coordinate activities with other departments; and interact and coordinate activities with other jurisdictions;

• Manage the divisions budget by preparing the budget; approve purchases; coordinate maintenance programs; coordinate capital purchases; approve City issued credit card statements;

• Develop new programs by evaluating the efficiency of current programs; research new programs or problems; develop and implement new programs; and assist in developing and evaluating the department's strategic plan;

• Attend in-service training /classes to remain aware of recent changes in trends, technology, innovations, ordinances and regulations; Maintain working knowledge of the emergency service career field to include research and benchmarking; interpret and present findings to citizens, organizations, and staff;

• Create technical reports; monitor national, state and local fire report statistics to determine trends for educational or training purposes;

• Respond to emergency calls by monitoring emergency incident operations; assume command of emergency incidents as required; and may serve as Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator;

• Perform other related duties as assigned;

• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate is required. Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Fire Science or Fire Technology or a closely related preferred. Ten years of relevant experience in firefighting or emergency services field required with three years as a Battalion Chief or higher or 12 years as a Lieutenant with Missouri City Fire & Rescue. Certified as Master Firefighter, Instructor II and Fire Officer II by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC); Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry Basic EMT - Certification; Valid Class C Driver's License with good driving record.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.


The MCFRSD may apply/consider credentialing from agencies such as the State of Texas Fire Commission and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) via established reciprocal processes.
 

2018 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work and play. For many individuals, working for the City provides a dual reward.  First, it is their way of giving back to their community; secondly, it is a noble way of making a difference in the lives of everyone who turns to City government for its services.  With more than 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient and responsive service.  Furthermore, the City considers its employees its most valuable resource.  Therefore, we offer what is arguably one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages offered anywhere in the state of Texas.
 
BENEFITS
 
MEDICAL (TWO PLANS)
    
1. BLUE EDGE - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (H.S.A) High Deductible Medical Health Plan

  • Provider:  Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Single coverage deductible - $2,000 annually
  • Family coverage deductible - $4,000 annually
  • Single coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $4,000 annually
  • Family coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $6,850 annually
  • Employee pays dependent premium
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Provider:  OptumBank
  • Use for qualified medical, dental, vision and pharmaceutical expenses;
  • Max Contribution for employee only      $3,450 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
  • City contributes to employee only           $1,250
  • Max Contribution for employee/family $6,900 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
  • City contributes to employee/family         $2,250
  • Age 55+ Catch Up Provision max              $1,000 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
  • Unused balance rolls over to new year                                                Account belongs to employee
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
2. PPO
  • Provider:  Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Deductible - Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
  • Inpatient Hospital Expenses = 80% of allowable amount;
  • Out-of-Pocket Maximum =  $3,000 individual  -  $6,000 family (Year);
  • Lifetime Benefits:            Unlimited
  • Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $45 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred/$100 Specialty; Ø $30 Copay.
 TWO DENTAL PLANS
 
1. DHMO  
  • Provider:  MetLife
  • No deductible; No Annual Maximum
  • Member co-pay depends on procedure
  • Employee pays dependent coverage
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
2. PDP (Dental PPO)  
  • Provider:  MetLife
  • $1,500 per person annual maximum
  • $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
  • Out of network benefits available
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
VISION 
  • Provider:  United Healthcare
  • No deductible
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
LIFE INSURANCE 
  • Provider:  Dearborn National
  • $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment  (Paid by the City)
  • $10,000 Group Term Life (Spouse), not to exceed 100% of the employee benefit amount (Paid by the City)
  • Group Term Life (Child(ren))(Paid by the City)
  • Birth to 14 days: $500
  • Age 15 days to 6 months: $500
  • Age 6 months to 26 years (26 is full-time student): $5,000
  • Supplemental Life Insurance available up to $300,000 or 7 times annual salary;
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
 
 LONG-TERM DISABILITY 
  • Provider:  Dearborn National
  • 66 2/3 % of employee salary paid when approved
  • Elimination period = 90 days
  • City Pays premium
 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT 
  • Provider:  Flex Corp
  • Pre-taxed Medical Spending Account
  • Pre-taxed Dependent Care Account
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for current contribution limits and additional information...

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICIES  

       Provider: Aflac
  • Accident
  • Cancer
  • Heart/Stroke
  • Intensive Care
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
 
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS) 
  • Statewide retirement system
  • 7 % employee contribution            -           City Contributes 2 to 1
Visit https://www.tmrs.org/ for additional information 
 
OPTIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION
  • International City Management Association Retirement Corp. (ICMA-RC)
  • ROTH – 457 B (ICMA)
  • American International Group (AIG)
  • Nationwide
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for maximum contribution rates for this year or additional information...
 
OTHER BENEFITS 
 
HOLIDAYS =         11 paid holidays per calendar year
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one additional floating holiday for regular, full time employees.
 
VACATION  
0-5 years of service                         10 days   
6 years of service                             11 days                  
7 years of service                             12 days                     
8 years of service                             13 days                    
9 years of service                             14 days                   
10-15 years of service                     15 days                
16 years & over of service               16 days
  
*For those persons working a twenty-four hour shift, which includes sleeping time, each twenty-four hour shift shall be considered to be made up of two twelve hour days. 
 
Employees shall not be allowed to take vacation during their first six months of employment, unless such vacation is approved by the City Manager. Any employee who is separated from City service for any reason during this period will not be compensated for accrued vacation leave. 
  
SICK LEAVE 
  • 12 days per calendar year
  • Unlimited accrual
  • Eligible to receive up to 30 days upon service retirement
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
 
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions.  This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better.  The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
 
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details... 
 
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 
 
Provider:  UTEAP
 
  • Confidential counseling for all types of personal or professional challenges;
  • 3 free visits per family member, per problem area, per calendar year;
 Contact the City's HR/OD Department for additional information
 
UNIFORMS
 
The City provides uniforms and may provide dry cleaning reimbursement to some employees who it requires to wear a uniform; including Police Officer, Firefighters, Public Works employees and Parks & Recreation employees.
 
WELLNESS PROGRAM  
  • Free or reduced health screenings;
  • Annual health fairs;
  • Educational brown bag lunches;
  • Free membership to Tennis & Recreation Center (employee only)
 
FUN BENEFITS
 
  • Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon;                                   
  • Employee Christmas Holiday Party;
  • City Sponsored Weight Watchers meeting at work;
  • Public Service Recognition Week (daily events...)
  • Years of Service & Recognition Awards;

01
Which of the following best represents the highest level of education you have earned?
  • Less than High School or GED
  • High School or GED
  • Associates, technical or vocational degree or diploma
  • Bachelor
  • Masters or above
02
Which of the following best represents the highest rank you have earned in a professional firefighting setting or organization?
  • 0 - 4 years
  • 5 - 8 years
  • 9 - 11 years
  • 12 - 14 years
  • 15 or more years
03
Which of the following best represents the highest rank you have earned in a professional firefighting setting or organization?
  • None - N/A
  • Battalion Chief or comparable rank
  • Division Chief or comparable rank
  • Deputy/Assistant Chief or comparable rank
  • Fire Chief
04
Of the total number of years as a professional in the fire service field, how many years of experience (not including volunteer or internships) do you have at the Battalion Chief, comparable or higher position?
  • 0 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 to 6 years
  • 7 to 8 years
  • 9 or more years
05
Do you have a valid, IS 700, IS 800, and Incident Command System 400 Certificates?
  • None - N/A
  • Not Sure
  • I am scheduled to complete these within 6 months
  • Yes, but they are now expired
  • Yes, and they are valid
06
How would you rate your overall knowledge of progressive firefighting tactics as published in many recent firefighter journals or publications?
  • None - N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
07
How would you rate your overall knowledge of medical response models as published in many recent firefighter journals or publications?
  • None - N/A
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert

* Required Question

Employer
City of Missouri City
Address
1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489
Phone
(281) 403-8500