Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Department Assistant-Senior provides responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief and administrative staff. This position directs other department clerical staff. This position will be responsible for routine clerical and administrative duties, as well as record keeping; assisting with special projects; developing and maintaining content for website, intranet, and social media platforms; coordinating scheduling of department facilities; providing research and confidential administrative support to the team; research and apply for grants; and may serve as records officer for department. Position may serve as the department’s liaison with outside departments and committees at the Fire Chief’s discretion. Independent judgment and strong attention to detail is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload. Responsibilities have a significant impact on the department’s operations and record keeping, legal filings and customer satisfaction. This position requires interacting with diverse group of external customers including phone calls, vendors and visitors, as well as internal contacts at all levels of departments. The Senior Department Assistant must establish and maintain effective working relationships with department members, city staff, and citizens.