Job Announcement: HR2025:35
Position Title: Assistant Fire Chief
Advertising: Tribal-Wide
Department: Fire
Division: Public Safety
Immediate Supervisor: Fire Chief
Department Director: Director-Tribal Emergency Services
Employment Status: Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full–Time
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive)**
Opening Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

Overview
We are looking for motivated professionals who thrive on flexibility, take ownership through accountability, and are driven by a passion for innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, adapt to evolving challenges, and deliver impactful results that support our mission and goals. By fostering creative solutions and embracing new opportunities, you will play a key role in shaping a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Primary Objectives
The Assistant Fire Chief is a professional staff member responsible for providing assistance to the Fire Chief in the administration and supervision of the Poarch Creek Fire Department. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.
Professional Staff of the Poarch Creek Indians will consistently demonstrate the abilities to influence, innovate, flex their style, and problem solve along with a strong commitment to embodying the core values of the Poarch Creek Indians, which include Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates with the Fire Chief, the Director-Tribal Emergency Services, and the rest of the executive management team to support the goals and objectives as set forth by the Director-Tribal Emergency Services and the Division Director-Public Safety.
• Acts as Fire Chief in his/her absence when designated by the TESD or PSDD.
• Responds and assumes command of strategic and tactical operations at emergency scenes when necessary.
• Develops and reviews departmental policies and procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations and services levels.
• Makes recommendations for department policies and procedures.
• Researches and prepares special reports and studies.
• Assists in the investigations of accidents involving departmental personnel and/or equipment.
• Assists in the assurance that all Tribal building maintenance/repairs are completed.
• Assists in the assurance that all major equipment is maintained in operating condition, prepares reports documenting status of major equipment, and coordinates with Public Works.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred.
• Current EMT-Basic license issued through the State of Alabama and a current NREMT required.
• Must possess current State of Alabama certificates (Firefighter I/II) and preference to candidate that has passed the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test).
• Ten (10) years of full-time employment experience as a firefighter, fire/rescue, or related field, and/or a combination of education and related full-time employment experience as a firefighter, fire/rescue or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of employment experience in supervision or leadership role within a Fire Department of equivalent size or larger than Poarch Creek Fire preferred.
• Five (5) years’ fire/rescue supervisory experience required.
• Two (2) years experience in grant/contract administration preferred.
• One (1) year experience working with budgets preferred.
• Fire Instructor II certification from the Alabama Fire College preferred.
• Must be able to pass annual physical and be fit for duty.
• Must live within thirty-five (35) miles of the Poarch Creek Indian Reservation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Gaming License as required by the Tribal Gaming Commission.
• Must possess “Mandatory Reporter Certification” or obtain within the first week of employment.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Core Competencies Required

• The ability to work with others to achieve goals.
• The ability to stay calm, research, identify trends, and choose solutions.
• The ability to share information, listen, observe and speak.
• The ability to work with others to achieve goals.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes, practice, and policy.
• Adapts their style to suite the situation and audience. Can read the room and act accordingly.
• Ability to identify root causes and easily overcomes obstacles.
• Must be people oriented, relate well to people from diverse backgrounds, and possess respect for others. Serve as a role model.
• Must possess character that earns the confidence of program participants, aspire to your highest self, and serve as a cultural ambassador to others.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other voluntarily insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.