Deputy Fire Chief
Concord Fire Department | Concord, New Hampshire
The City of Concord Fire Department is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as Deputy Fire Chief.
The Deputy Fire Chief is a key member of the Department’s executive leadership team and assists in directing the administration, operations, personnel, and strategic direction of the Department.
Position Focus
This recruitment is expected to have a primary emphasis on Professional Standards, including:
- Training and professional development
- EMS quality assurance and continuous quality improvement
- Personnel performance and investigations
- Policy, accountability, and organizational improvement
- Selected departmental technology and software systems
- Data analysis and performance reporting
These responsibilities are reflected in the current Deputy Fire Chief class specification, including management of training, QA/CQI, performance improvement plans, personnel investigations, software systems, and data analysis.
The Department uses a collaborative executive leadership model. While this vacancy is being recruited with a Professional Standards emphasis, specific responsibilities among the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chiefs may be adjusted based on organizational needs and the experience, strengths, and skill sets of the leadership team.
Candidates should therefore consider the position broadly and are encouraged to apply based on the full range of their leadership experience.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to mentor personnel, manage complex organizational issues, and contribute effectively as part of an executive team.
Experience in training, EMS, professional standards, personnel management, quality improvement, technology, or related areas is highly desirable.
Instructions for Applying: Submit cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concordnh. The position will remain open until filled. For more information visit www.concordnh.gov or call (603) 225- 8535, or TTY at 1-800-735-2964 or 7-1-1. "An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V and LGBTQ”