This is highly responsible professional managerial work in planning and directing a variety of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency and rescue activities, and administrative functions for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department.

An employee in this class is responsible for directing, coordinating and supervising diversified divisional activities providing a variety of departmental fire-rescue services. Responsibilities include supervising and managing fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services; air and water rescue operations; 911 dispatch center operations; telecommunications and information systems; public information and education; facility construction and maintenance; fire prevention; inspection and construction plan reviews; and county-wide emergency service operations. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and professional managerial knowledge in directing divisional activities and assisting in formulating divisional policies. Supervision is exercised through subordinate levels of uniformed staff, managers and supervisors over subordinates with assigned responsibilities in various phases of operations. General direction is received from an Assistant Fire Chief who holds the incumbent responsible for the professional management of divisional operations and achievement of desired goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises and coordinates the management of fire suppression and rescue incident operations; takes command on major emergency incidents, provides mutual aid to other fire departments on building inspections issues, provision of air rescue support, and other specialized rescue services.

Directs the provision of fire rescue services for local airports and the management of the county's emergency medical service operations.

Plans and coordinates, through subordinate supervisors, dispatching activities of emergency fire suppression and medical rescue personnel via computer-aided dispatch system.

Supervises the investigation of fire incidents to determine the causes.

Administers fire prevention activities through the review of engineering building plans and systems, safety inspections and fire investigations.

Oversees and supervises the maintenance and purchasing of medical supplies and fire suppression equipment including fire trucks, uniforms and fire apparatus.

Supervises and manages the development and implementation of all training programs for all uniform personnel.

Directs the management of all facilities, including construction and building renovation.

Manages through subordinate supervisors, logistical services including procurement practices, fleet management and warehouse activities.

Directs the development of public safety education programs; acts as liaison to the Board of County Commissioners.

Meets with line and staff officers, managers and supervisors to discuss and resolve budgetary issues, reviews fire and rescue operations, evaluates legislative proposals, reviews policies and procedures, establishes or redirects priorities, and implements enhancements in departmental activities.

Directs and coordinates the development of divisional policies and procedures and the management of disaster preparedness and response activities at the local, national and international levels.

Ensures that goals and objectives for divisions are compatible with County policies and the needs of the citizens of Miami-Dade County.

Ensures compliance with all required local, state and federal regulations and standards for the management of a fire rescue system.

Maintains working relationships with other local, state and national emergency Fire-Rescue services and affiliated organizations.

Meets with governmental, business, professional, civic and community groups to discuss, interpret and explain departmental policies, operations and objectives; represents the department at local, state and national conferences.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the management and administration of emergency medical rescue and modern firefighting and fire prevention activities.

Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting, emergency medical rescue and fire prevention principles, practices and techniques.

Thorough knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the department in providing the highest level of firefighting, fire prevention and emergency medical rescue services.

Thorough knowledge of local, state and national fire codes, regulations and standards.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of general management and public administration.

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to apply advanced professional knowledge of the principles of management, public administration and fire administration in directing, supervising and coordinating the activities of operational or administrative divisional activities.

Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate, through various levels of line and staff officers, managers and supervisors, the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to maximum performance and high morale.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Senior County Management, members of the Board of County Commissioners, the Mayor's Office, and officials of other local, state and national organizations.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in implementing divisional policies and procedures.

Ability to delegate the authority to subordinates necessary to complete responsibilities in varied departmental activities.

Ability to determine if divisional standards, objectives and goals are being met and to redirect priorities as necessary.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

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