Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to function under the administrative direction of the City Manager, and provide administrative direction and leadership for all Fire/Emergency and Medical functions, operations, and personnel through the supervision of staff and a review of their activities.
This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
• Review the general operation of the department to determine efficiency; provide direction on major projects or problem areas; plan for the future by developing and implementing policies and procedures and providing policy guidance.
• Responsible, through study and consultation with City officials, for developing recommendations for the protection of life and property in the City.
• Coordinates department activities with other City officials or outside agencies and provides responsible and complex staff support to the City Manager.
• Directs and is responsible for personnel, property, and operations of the department. Reviews departmental operations through written reports or personal observation and takes necessary action to improve operations.
• Directs the administrative and departmental budget exercising control over expenditures and assessing the need for and recommending the addition of new personnel, material, apparatus or supplies.
• Develops and implements departmental policy and procedures and ensures they are followed by members of the Department.
• Responds to major alarms and personally directs activities at large fires or disasters and/or reviews the supervisory activities of subordinates at other emergencies. Works with other departments on mutual aid agreements.
• Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
Requires formal training in modern fire administration methods and procedures, and at least seven years of experience in fire services with progressive supervisory experience to include at least five years of upper level fire management; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
• Involves routine and frequent exposure to: bright/dim light; dusts and pollen; extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions; extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife; vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors; traffic; moving machinery; electrical shock; heights; radiation; and disease/pathogens.

Special Certifications and Licenses:
Florida State Certified Firefighter
Florida State Certified EMT or Paramedic
Emergency Vehicle Operators Certification
FEMA 100,200,300,400,700 & 800
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Riviera Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.