Salary: $160,358.40 - $196,230.24 Annually
Location : City of Spokane, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 941-2023
Department: EMS Fund
Opening Date: 12/04/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
CLASS SUMMARY

The Deputy Fire Chief performs responsible command and administrative duties assisting the Chief and Assistant Chief.
EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in planning, organizing and administering the activities of the department. Supervises major section within the department and prepares working schedules.
• Maintains and enforces discipline. Participates in personnel selection, development, and promotion; assists with the development of department's training program. Provides technical assistance and interprets policy matters.
• Assists in establishing the goals and objectives of the department. Organizes the departmental operations to meet these goals and objectives. Evaluates the organizational structure and methods of service delivery. Recommends changes as necessary.
• Performs research and development work in the area of uniform fire reporting systems, physical fitness training, day-to-day operations, safety, and other areas as needs indicate.
• Responds to multi-alarm and other incidents. Assumes command as required. Coordinates with other City agencies at incident scenes.
• Reviews records and reports. Initiates changes and submits reports.
• Assists the Chief and Assistant Chief with a variety of special projects as assigned. Researches data essential for budget preparation. Makes presentations to groups and organizations.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Combinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.

Open-Entry Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in fire command, public or business administration, or emergency medical services; and
• Experience: Completion of five years of experience as a chief officer for a fire agency.
• License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, to be maintained throughout employment.

NOTE: Selection of a Senior Administrative Assistant, Rule V, Section 5, Rules of the Civil Service Commission, applies.
EXAMINATION DETAILS
You are required to meet the minimum qualifications above and to pass the examination for this position, in order to be eligible for hire.

• Your Civil Service examination is a Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation in the form of supplemental questions during this application process.
• You will receive your Civil Service eligibility list ranking after scoring of your T&E Evaluation is completed.

Training & Experience Evaluation Details:
The T&E is used to examine the relevance, level, and quality of the applicant's education, training, and experience. You will complete the T&E supplemental questions online as part of the application process. You may preview the instructions and questions online in the tab marked "QUESTIONS" near the top of the job announcement.
Important: The application system may time you out after 30 minutes of inactivity. We highly recommend that you formulate your responses in a separate word processing document. You can then copy and paste your responses into the boxes provided.
Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status, or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, the City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.
The City of Spokane offers attractive benefits that include:

• Promotions by competitive examination
• Major medical and life insurance policies available at group rates to employees and families
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• LEOFF II retirement program
• Employee Assistance Program

Some classifications also offer:

• Uniform allowance
• Hazardous duty pay
• Shift differential pay
• Tuition reimbursement program

01

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS VERIFICATION: Questions 1 - 4 of the supplemental questionnaire are used to determine whether you meet either the Promotional or Open Entry requirements established for this position.Do you currently work for the Spokane Fire Department?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience have you completed as a Chief Officer for a fire agency?
Please note that this experience must be reflected in your application work experience for verification purposes.
03

Do you have a bachelor's degree, or higher, in Fire Command, Fire Administration, Emergency Medical Services, Business/Public Administration, or a closely related field?
Please attach a transcript or diploma copy to this application for verification purposes.

• Yes
• No

04

Please provide your driver's license number, state, and expiration date.
05

EXAMINATION: This question begins the scored Civil Service examination (T&E) for this position. Please note the following general instructions:

• Responses should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Any work positions described in your answers must also be listed in your work experience section on the basic application, in order to receive full credit. You can edit the full application before you proceed to certify and submit.
• Answers such as "See Resume" or "See Application" are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored. Any unrequested attachments such as resumes will not be evaluated or scored as part of the examination process.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• Your typing should be automatically saved periodically, but please be aware that you may encounter a system time out after 30 minutes of idleness. It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire as you complete your application for submission.
• You can preview the list of questions on the job announcement under the tab "QUESTIONS" near the top of the screen.

Are you ready to proceed with your T&E Evaluation now?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess or have you previously possessed a Paramedic license? If yes, give details.
07

Do you possess any of the following? Mark the list below, and attach a copy or confirmation of your completion.

• Center for Public Safety Excellence Chief Fire Officer designation
• National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer certificate
• Fire Service Executive Development Institute certificate

08

Have you worked in a department or district's administration in which labor relations were governed by collective bargaining and binding arbitration?
If yes, describe your administrative experience, including your role(s) and the length of time you were involved in labor/personnel management.
09

Describe your experience in the administration of labor contracts, negotiations, and arbitration for a city or fire district.
Include the roles you have taken in these processes (management negotiator, mediator, etc.) and the number of negotiations you have been involved in.
10

Describe your results in strategically planning, budgeting, and managing fire services. For full credit, your answer should fully explain the situation, your actions taken, and the results you achieved.
11

Describe your results in challenging the "status quo" or traditional methods of doing business. For full credit, your answer should fully explain the situation, your actions taken, and the results you achieved.
12

Describe your results in developing a diversified workforce that reflects the demographics of your community. For full credit, your answer should fully explain the situation, your actions taken, and the results you achieved.
13

Describe your results in gaining the support and commitment of others for complex, difficult or time-consuming projects. For full credit, your answer should fully explain the situation, your actions taken, and the results you achieved.
14

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The next set of questions are not scored as part of your Civil Service examination. Your responses will be provided to the Fire Chief for their consideration in the hiring process.
Are you ready to proceed?

• Yes
• No

15

Describe your experience and philosophy making timely decisions that showed good judgment.
16

Describe your experience and philosophy as a driver of management's vision and purpose throughout an organization.
17

Describe your experience and philosophy managing ambiguity in an agency.
18

Do you consider yourself politically astute? If so, describe how you have used that skill to guide an agency.
Required Question