The growing community of Apex, NC is seeking an experienced fire service expert to serve as Assistant Fire Chief over Operations. The Assistant Fire Chief is an independent, self-motivated leader who can effectively balance spearheading initiatives while collaborating with other department leaders to achieve the department’s mission, vision, and values. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and overall management of the department’s Operations Division. This position exercises direct supervision over the department’s six battalion chiefs (2 per shift), and indirectly supervises all assigned staff within the Operations Division. This position is part of the Fire Chief’s Executive Staff which also includes the Assistant Chief of Support Services, Assistant Chief of Professional Standards, and the Fire Marshal.