City of Las Vegas
Career Opportunity
Applicants are being accepted for a full time Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal for the City of Las Vegas Fire Department.
Entry Level: $28.00+based on experience
Nature of Job: This is a highly responsible position with duties in the area of fire command, plans reviewed, code inspections, enforcement, emergency management, and computer operations. The Deputy Chief assumes the position of Fire Chief in his absence. As directed by the Fire Chief, inspects existing structures as well as plans, specifications and construction of new or modified structures for compliance with applicable life safety codes, short term rental requirements and fire prevention codes. Cites violations of same, recommends and oversees implementation of corrective measures. Under general direction of the Fire Chief, oversees all operations related to the Fire Department to include Emergency Medical Service Operations, which includes preparation, operating procedures, continuing education, quality control, inventory, and equipment. Supervises personnel, reviews personnel matters and recommends action as necessary, coordinates the development and or revisions of mutual-aide agreements with other agencies. Performs Public relation functions including speaking presentations etc.Assist in training of paid personnel, required to respond to fire alarms, rescue calls, and when necessary, directs and participates with paid and or volunteer firefighters in firefighting and suppression. (A detailed job description is available at the Human Resource Office)
Qualifications: Must possess a High school diploma or equivalent, Firefighter II level or higher plus five (5) years service with any paid Fire Department and New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification.Must possess a valid New Mexico Class E or CDL Driver's License. Must be EMT-B or higher licensed in the State of New Mexico. Must be EVO certified and have IS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certifications of completion.Must obtain IFSAC Fire Inspector I certification within 6 months. Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License and good driving record. Class E license required in order to operate vehicle over 26,000 pounds. Must be insurable by the city's insurance agency. Current Emergency Medical Technician Basic license. Must certify as an Instructor I (IFS AC) within one year of appointment.
Training: All employees who require certifications to perform the functions of their job shall be required to successfully complete the required training as a condition of continues employment. The employee must enter into an agreement with the City of Las Vegas whereby he/she shall remain as a City employee for a period not less than two years.
Posted: General Public: April 17, 2024, Until Filled
General Public: Defined as any person interested in the position who meets the qualifications. An application with all necessary documentation including any pre-employment test must be completed and returned to the Human Resource Division.
