Lake County Board of County Commissioners
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Division Chief
Job Details
Posting Number:
25-08-03-3627
Pay Grade: 26E (ANTICIPATED SALARY $115,000) USD
Agency / Dept. / Office: Fire Rescue - Administration
Closing Date: August 29, 2025
Pay Grade: 26E (ANTICIPATED SALARY $115,000) USD
Agency / Dept. / Office: Fire Rescue - Administration
Closing Date: August 29, 2025
Job Summary:
***IMPORTANT NOTIFICATON - Qualifications for this position were updated on August 13, 2025.***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 administration and may oversee training, Emergency Medical Services, ISO compliance, Special Operations Team, and other duties as assigned. Additional duties include responding to fire, rescue, emergency medical alarms, and may coordinate emergency activities with other agencies in first response 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 fire Chief. 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.
Work is performed with considerable independence requiring the exercise of discretion, sound judgement, and self-initiative under the general direction of fire Chief. 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:
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of seven years of progressively upward career growth in a public safety agency related to Fire, Rescue, EMS, and/or Dispatch service with at least two years of related experience at the rank of Battalion Chief or mid-level supervisor or higher in a career public safety agency related to fire, EMS, or dispatch services.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS, AND DESIGNATIONS REQUIRED:
DUAL CERTIFICATION (Firefighter and EMT/Paramedic) CANDIDATES REQUIREMENTS:
• Must possess and maintain a state of Florida Firefighter Certification
• Florida Fire Officer II or higher
• Active State of Florida Paramedic Certificate
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Incident Command Certificates in: IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800
SINGLE CERTIFICATION (EMT/Paramedic) CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Active State of Florida Paramedic Certificate
• Incident Command Certificates in: IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800
• Instructor
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
Desired certifications include:
• Graduate of National Fire Academy: Managing Fire Officer Program
• Certified Public Manager
• Fire Inspector
• Fire Instructor
• Fire Code Administrator
other fire-related certifications demonstrating professional achievement and career growth.
Desired Credentialing and Designation include:
• Chief Fire Officer (CPSE)
• Chief EMS Officer (CPSE)
• Chief Training Officer (CPSE)
• Fire Marshal (CPSE)
• Fire Officer (CPSE)
• Member Grade (Institution of Fire Engineers, USA Branch)
May be required to obtain other technical or professional certifications or designations as directed by the Public Safety Director.
Minimum of seven years of progressively upward career growth in a public safety agency related to Fire, Rescue, EMS, and/or Dispatch service with at least two years of related experience at the rank of Battalion Chief or mid-level supervisor or higher in a career public safety agency related to fire, EMS, or dispatch services.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS, AND DESIGNATIONS REQUIRED:
DUAL CERTIFICATION (Firefighter and EMT/Paramedic) CANDIDATES REQUIREMENTS:
• Must possess and maintain a state of Florida Firefighter Certification
• Florida Fire Officer II or higher
• Active State of Florida Paramedic Certificate
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Incident Command Certificates in: IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800
SINGLE CERTIFICATION (EMT/Paramedic) CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Active State of Florida Paramedic Certificate
• Incident Command Certificates in: IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800
• Instructor
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
Desired certifications include:
• Graduate of National Fire Academy: Managing Fire Officer Program
• Certified Public Manager
• Fire Inspector
• Fire Instructor
• Fire Code Administrator
other fire-related certifications demonstrating professional achievement and career growth.
Desired Credentialing and Designation include:
• Chief Fire Officer (CPSE)
• Chief EMS Officer (CPSE)
• Chief Training Officer (CPSE)
• Fire Marshal (CPSE)
• Fire Officer (CPSE)
• Member Grade (Institution of Fire Engineers, USA Branch)
May be required to obtain other technical or professional certifications or designations as directed by the Public Safety Director.