• Job Description

  Req#: 4945061

  This position is appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.

  The Director of Fire and Rescue reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for managing the operation and control of fire and rescue services. Primary responsibilities include:

  
  

  • Develop and implement short-term and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Fire Department. Align these with City goals, establish appropriate service and staffing levels, and allocate resources accordingly.
  • Direct and coordinate a multi-disciplinary staff in fire suppression, fire prevention, administrative services, emergency medical aid, emergency preparedness programs and fire training.
  • Communicate clear direction, manage for results, and lead organizational change.
  • Manage the development and administration of the Fire Department budget and present to the Mayor and City Council for approval. This includes forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies, monitoring and approving expenditures, and preparing and implementing budgetary adjustments as necessary.
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson during emergency incidents, providing timely and accurate information to the media while managing public perception and ensuring community safety.
  • Coordinate the transparent and equitable distribution of resources from local, state, and federal sources.
  • Improve departmental accountability for spending funds appropriately by ensuring timely and accurate reporting to appropriate agencies.
  • Facilitate collaboration between the Fire Department and other departments, external agencies, and organizations.
  • Maintaining close coordination with the City Council, actively participating in meetings and addressing any issues that may arise as a result.
  • Serve as a clear and effective leader for communications with the community.
  • Stay abreast of new trends, innovations, standards, and guidelines in all facets of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency preparedness and emergency medical services.

  The Director shall have a college degree from an accredited college or university, proven administrative ability, and at least five years of administrative experience in the field of public safety, or commensurate training and experience.
  
  Note: This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).
  
  

  A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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  Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

  If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

  If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

  Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

  Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

  11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

  Largo, FL 33778-1630

  Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

  
  

• About the company

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