Title: Division 7 Chief (00039)

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator Mgr I

Hiring Range: $70,000 – $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Fire Programs

Location: Dept of Fire Programs

Agency Website: www.vafire.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs serves the citizens of the Commonwealth by enhancing public safety through supplemental funding to local governments, education and training to first responders, fire prevention and life safety education through community risk reduction and statewide fire code enforcement.

About the Position

The VDFP Division Chief plans, provides oversight, implements, and manages all aspects of fire services training within their division office and oversees division office operations and programmatic delivery. This role will be responsible for the Division 7 territory and all of its localities. In addition, the successful candidate will serve as a Deputy Division Chief within the Special Operations Division providing support for Special Operations statewide. Specifically, this position will be responsible for but not limited to directing all programmatic development and delivery to include budget (up to $280,000); providing overall supervision for VDFP staff; managing VDFP assets (training trailers and props); managing related to both VDFP delivered/supported training and emergency response (field and EOC); and working in close coordination with other VDFP staff members to maintain agency accreditation/certification. The incumbent of this position serves as a subject matter expert and Agency point of contact responsible for establishing and maintaining effective partnerships; serves as a liaison to local jurisdictions; serves as a liaison to regional, state, federal, and non-government organizations within the state; and provides VDFP stakeholders direct access to the full array of services and assistance offered by VDFP.

This position has a Virginia Emergency Support Team (VEST) assignment and is designated as essential personnel.

The incumbent of this position will serve as a first-level responder during an emergency incident either within the Virginia Emergency Operations Center (VEOC), in a field assignment or in support recovery operations; maintains 24/7/365 situational awareness throughout the state; and serves as an agency spokesperson if needed. Employees Serve as agency Duty Chief as scheduled and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may also include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official Employee Work Profile/job description.

Minimum Qualifications

•Considerable experience demonstrating knowledge of fire services management, operations, and training related to Virginia’s fire services.
•Considerable experience with technical rescue training program delivery and development.
•Considerable experience with technical rescue incident responses.
•Strong working knowledge of the ESF-9 functions within a disaster response matrix.
•Considerable leadership and management experience within Special Operations.
•Experience demonstrating knowledge of adult methods of instruction/learning to include curriculum development, and testing.
•Experience demonstrating program management and organizational skills including the ability to compile/ analyze data; set objectives; plan and prioritize competing requests/tasks/projects; allocate resources effectively; solve problems and make decision independently; and manage deadlines in a high-stress environment.
•Work experience demonstrating the ability to provide guidance and personnel supervision to staff.
•Experience demonstrating the ability to monitor/direct activities for organizations at various levels of government, as well as private organizations, during emergencies/disasters.
•Experience demonstrating the ability to effectively interpret government policies, regulations, and technical guidance, and evaluate information from multiple sources to align program strategy with new information.
•Experience demonstrating the ability to collaborate, partner, and build rapport with diverse public safety professionals and various stakeholders.
•Experience demonstrating the ability to plan, assess, and coordinate field training activities in a manner that provides a safe environment for both instructors and students.
•Considerable experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate verbally to provide customer service/technical assistance to all levels of staff/stakeholders as needed and a previous work experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate in writing to draft reports and other similar forms of correspondence.
•Experience demonstrating considerable knowledge and skills in the use of computers – Microsoft Office and associated software.

Additional Considerations

•Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) completed or ability to complete the course within the first month of hire is desired.
•Knowledge of budget development and budget management.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Special Requirements:
Valid Virginia driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Occasional overnight travel may be required. U.S. Citizen at least 18 years of age. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired employees. The candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check. Ability to successfully qualify for U.S. Government Security Clearance.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. You may apply for this position at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact Ethel White at (804) 249-1992 for assistance. VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

“The Department of Fire Programs is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.”

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Taris Harmon

Phone: 804-292-6482

Email: taris.harmon@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.