Chief of Staff

Job Duties: Initiates, coordinates, and oversees intensive studies, analysis, or other matters related to the national programs, policies, or relationships and activities requiring the special attention of the Chief Fire and Safety Officer. Monitors major projects within the Agency, continuously observes progress, resolves problems as they arise and keeps the Chief Fire and Safety Officer and Deputy Chief Officers informed. Defines, establishes, and directs the coordination and support on priority issues and agendas that cross organizational boundaries and promulgates solutions to issues raised in the process. Coordinates w/ Chief Fire and Safety Officer and/or Deputy Chief Officers concerning agency responses to sensitive and complex inquiries concerning Fire and Aviation Management activities to the Administration and a wide variety of external partners. Researches, prepares, and/or coordinates a variety of communications to top agency, Administration, and Congressional officials. Evaluates all aspects of new and established Fire and Aviation Management programs to include program objectives, policies, work operations and progress, resource requirements and utilization, division of responsibility and resources within programs.