Fire Division Chief

The Fire and Rescue Division Chief performs complex protective service work overseeing the County's Fire and Rescue Division. This division includes supervising the Fire Marshal's office, Firefighter Program, County owned Fire/Rescue Stations, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Emergency Services. Divisional supervision is exercised over all personnel within the division.

Onslow Couty Fire and Rescue serves 15 stations throughout Onslow County which include both County managed and volunteer stations. This division is comprised of 75 full time and part time employees. 

Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. 

*Posted continuously until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

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• Facilitates a safe work environment where employees are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Assists in the planning and oversight of daily operations of Community Paramedic Program/emergency medical services in accordance with Federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ensures all activities of the Fire and Rescue Division are in accordance with Federal, state, and local requirements.
• Oversees the County-operated combination paid/volunteer fire departments (Bear Creek and Freedom Way Stations).
• Acts as chief for County-operated fire stations.
• Coordinates the Emergency Responder Program.
• Responds to incidents to help coordinate resources under the preview of the Incident Commander and act as a direct liaison for the Emergency Services Department.
• Supports staff development and evaluates performance to ensure alignment with organizational standards. Addresses personnel issues including providing coaching and implementing corrective actions in accordance with policy for staff of county operated stations as well as firefighters operating in the Emergency Responder Division.  
• Provides support to the Fire/Rescue Commission.
• Assists in coordinating information and services between county fire and rescue agencies and other state, federal, and local response agencies.
• Coordinates and assists with fire investigations. 
• Compiles data, prepares reports, and maintains files.
• Develops the divisional budget and monitors expenditures.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Position requires considerable knowledge of and skills in fire-rescue methods and techniques. Ability to plan, assign and coordinate activities performed in varied emergency response work; ability to plan effective in service training and staff development programs; ability to perform duties in accordance with established fire command and techniques, and standing orders; work with a diverse socio-economic population, based on the unique situations encountered; respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations; communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner with the public; ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, officials, medical agencies, volunteers and the general public.

Physical Requirements:
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and tasting or smelling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree with coursework in fire science, or related field and extensive experience of a wide and progressively responsible nature in the emergency management and fire and rescue field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
Must possess or maintain North Carolina Firefighter Level II, Rescue Technician Certification, Hazardous Materials Operations Level, Fire Investigation Technician (FIT), and ICS 400 certifications.
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. 
Class B Driver's license that is valid in the State of North Carolina.

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations.

In order to be considered for this position, your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses must be uploaded with your application even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.

Salary : $86,289 - $112,176