Assistant Chief Deputy of Fire Life Safety Education

Initial Posting Date: 08/06/2022 Application Deadline: 08/21/2022 Agency: Oregon State Department of Police Salary Range: Position Type: Employee Position Title: Assistant Chief Deputy of Fire Life Safety Education Job Description: The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is currently a bureau of the Oregon State Police. On July 1, 2023, per House Bill 2927 OSFM will become its own agency. As such, the OSFM is a rapidly growing agency offering the rare and exciting opportunity to help grow a new government agency in Oregon’s executive branch. The mission of the OSFM is “protecting people, property and the environment from fire and hazardous materials” and accomplishes this through our four divisions and their programs. We work with the Oregon fire service consisting of 305 fire districts/departments and more than 13,000 fire firefighters to ensure our mutual missions and priorities are accomplished. OSFM in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Assistant Chief Deputy of the Fire and Life Safety Education Division (Fire Protection and Community Risk Manager 3) position. The Division’s purpose is to reduce fire and the related deaths, injuries, and property loss through a change in behavior and attitude about fire for Oregonians. The Division collaborates with Oregon’s law enforcement, social service, school professionals, professional organizations, and 300 fire service agencies to provide fire and life safety risk reduction efforts. As the Assistant Chief Deputy, you will administer, manage, and direct the activities of 11 different fire prevention and preparedness programs by developing and implementing short- and long-range strategic plans, policies, procedures, annual goals and objectives, and program priorities for each of the programs in the Fire Prevention Education Unit, Community Risk Reduction Unit, and the Analytics and Intelligence Unit. You will manage the Division’s biennial budget; represent the agency at Oregon Legislature and committees at the state and federal levels; make public speaking presentations to community and partner agencies; and supervise the various program employees. This position is currently classified as a Fire Protection and Community Risk Manager 2 but is in the process of being reclassified to a Fire Protection and Community Risk Manager 3. If the position were not to receive a permanent designation the position would default back to Fire Protection and Community Risk Manager 2. What’s in it for you? Work/life balance. Paid vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays and up to 24 hours of personal business leave a year. Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as additional optional benefits. Retirement programs through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and optional deferred compensation programs through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan. Abundant advancement opportunities within the agency and throughout State of Oregon government that carries your seniority and benefits with you. Opportunities to expand your technical and professional skills. Meaningful work with others who are passionate about public service. Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians. The Oregon State Fire Marshal supports those seeking work/life balance. While the position reports to our general headquarters in Salem, the successful candidate may be eligible for telework opportunities and flexible work schedules. Minimum Qualifications (these must be addressed in your resume for full consideration): Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Note: If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you may be required to submit documents that support your qualifications for the position (such as educational transcripts or certifications). Preferred Skills (these must be addressed in your cover letter for full consideration): Ability to effectively build collaborative and respectful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure inclusive and broad participation across a variety of diverse backgrounds and positionalities. Excellent communicator, in person, virtually (e.g., video conferencing), and in writing. Strong facilitation and collaboration skills with excellent reflective listening. Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, listen, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions. Experience directing training methods and delivery methodology to address the diversity of Oregon’s fire agency organizations, ensuring programs are multi-functional and available for volunteer, career, combination, rural and urban settings. Demonstrated familiarity with the principles of Community Risk Reduction, Fire Codes, fire laws, and fire safety in a leadership capacity. Knowledge in applicable Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Fire Code, and the skill to interpret, explain, and apply these regulations. How to Apply: Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. Ensure all sections of your Workday profile is accurate and complete. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications for the position. On your resume, please specify hours per week worked if the position was less than full time. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter – no more than two pages in length – addressing how you meet the preferred skills for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format. Please only attach documents that are requested in this posting. Any additional documents that are submitted at this stage, will not be reviewed. As part of the applications process you will receive additional required tasks via Workday after applying. Need Help? If you need assistance to participate in the applications process including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email our recruitment team at OSFM.Recruiting@osp.oregon.gov and reference REQ-104920. Veterans' Preference Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. NOTE: If requesting Veterans’ preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section. OSFM does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet DAS employment eligibility standards. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Helpful Links & Resources: OSP General Hiring Process information Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage How to Set Job Alerts Workday Applicant FAQ What You Need to Know to Get the Job Pay Equity Information & Resources The Office of State Fire Marshal is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer committed to Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. At Oregon State Police, our Mission is to serve the State of Oregon with a diverse workforce dedicated to the protection of people, property and natural resources. Our values are Honor, Loyalty, Dedication, Compassion and Integrity.