Fire Rescue Division Chief (Dual Certification)

POSITION:

Fire Rescue Division Chief (Dual Certification)

STATUS:

Full-time, Exempt

HOURS/DAYS:

Assigned to a 24-hour shift (A,B or C Shift)

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including excellent insurance (e.g., health, prescription, dental and life), options for supplemental insurance (e.g., disability and life), participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and paid holidays, annual vacation, sick and personal leave.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

In addition to the resume submission through Indeed.com, an applicant must also visit the Lake County website at www.lakecountyfl.gov and complete the application for the Division Chief - Dual Certification position under "Employment Opportunities".

ABOUT LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA:

The Lake County government offices are located in the county seat in Tavares, Florida which is approximately 35 minutes northwest of Orlando and an hour and a half northeast of Tampa. The county's population estimate as of 2025 was 446,000 residents and is the 4th fastest growing county in the state of Florida since 2000. Lake County has something for everyone. Nature-lovers will find an abundance of options like hiking through endless acres of preserves, viewing rare birds or paddling pristine waterways. Anglers will be lured by the prospect of catching a trophy bass on one of over 1,000 freshwater lakes, while treasure hunters will enjoy finding that rare antique at the area's many unique downtown districts. If theme parks and family activities interest you, we are located near all of the major parks and attractions that made Orlando famous including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and more.

Lake County operates under a County Manager form of government with a five-member elected Board of County Commissioners representing five districts in the County. The Board serves as the governing body responsible for establishing operational and fiscal policy including adopting an annual budget, appointing various officials and representatives to advisory boards and commissions, planning for county needs and enacting local ordinances.

Lake County's mission is to provide exceptional service; enhance and protect the quality of life for all of Lake County citizens; facilitate a vibrant economy with an abundance of workforce opportunities; and exercise fiscal responsibility, while using innovative approaches and making well-planned decisions.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position manages, coordinates, and directs various work units within the Lake County Fire Rescue Department. Assists with program evaluation in accordance with policy and addresses any compliance issues. Assigned to the Operations Division that will oversee multiple Fire/EMS Battalions assigned to shift or 40-hours in emergency service delivery of field operations, and/or other areas as required. May oversee training, Emergency Medical Services, ISO compliance, Special Operations Team, service delivery improvements, and other special duties as assigned. Additional duties include responding to fire, rescue, and emergency medical incidents and may coordinate emergency activities with other agencies in first response, automatic-aid and/or mutual aid situations. Work is performed with considerable independence requiring the exercise of discretion, sound judgement, and self-initiative under the general direction of the Public Safety Director or designee. Work performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, meetings, reports, and results achieved.

This position shall be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications: EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive upward career growth in a public safety agency related to Fire, Rescue, EMS. At least three (3) years of related experience at the rank of Battalion Chief or mid-level supervisory equivalent or higher, in a career Public Safety Agency consisting of at least six (6) Fire/EMS stations AND has a minimum of two (2) geographically assigned Fire/EMS Battalion Chiefs per shift within said Public Safety agency related to emergency service delivery of Fire-Rescue-EMS. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS, AND DESIGNATIONS REQUIRED: DUAL-CERTIFICATION (Firefighter and Paramedic). CANDIDATES REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Firefighter FS. 633 Certificate of Compliance, Florida Fire Officer II or higher, Active State of Florida Paramedic, Valid Florida Driver’s License, Incident Command Certificates in IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, IS-800. DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Graduate of the National Fire Academy Managing Fire Officer Program, Certified Public Manager, Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor, and other Fire-related certifications demonstrating professional career growth. May be required to obtain other technical or professional certifications or designations as directed by the Public Safety Director.

As a term and condition of employment, employees may not use drugs/alcohol that impair performance or are illegal on or off the job. Safety sensitive and high-risk positions are also subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol tests.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $119,624.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person