Operations Manager for Rescue Region MittNorrland

To strengthen and further develop the management system in Rescue Region MittNorrland, we are now seeking an Operations Manager. In this role, you are responsible for the ongoing operation of the joint management system for municipal rescue services in the region.

The management system covers the rescue services in Jämtland, Västernorrland, and the R10 municipalities in the inland of Västerbotten and Norrbotten. The system is a central part of the region's ability to lead and coordinate rescue operations.

As Operations Manager, you work closely with the Management Developer and have a coordinating role on behalf of the steering group. Together, you contribute to ensuring a stable, functional, and development-oriented management organization.

About the job

In the role of Operations Manager, you are responsible for coordinating and following up the daily operation of the management system. You work to ensure functional working methods, clear routines, and good collaboration between the participating organizations.

The work includes, among other things:

• ensuring coordination between our two workplaces in Sundsvall and Östersund through follow-up of working methods, routines, and collaboration with SOS Alarm
• responsible for coordinating schedule planning and overall staffing issues in the system
• together with the Management Developer, acting as a link between working groups within the management system and the steering group
• handling issues related to system operation in connection with decided governing documents
• ensuring that governing documents are current, functional, and complied with in operations
• coordinating contacts with collaborating parties such as SOS Alarm, regions, county administrative boards, and the police
• supporting responsible managers in issues related to work management and follow-up of personnel within the system's functions

The position is a combined role where you will also serve as a duty officer in the management system.

About us

Rescue Region MittNorrland is a collaboration between 25 municipal rescue services in northern Sweden to strengthen the capacity for joint management and coordination during rescue operations. Management functions in overall command are staffed by the rescue service organizations in Jämtland and Västernorrland with workplaces in Östersund and Sundsvall, where we are co-located with SOS Alarm.

As Operations Manager, you are employed by the Jämtland Rescue Services Federation, which is responsible for rescue services and preventive activities according to the Act on Protection against Accidents in all eight municipalities of Jämtland County. We have 35 fire stations and 9 rescue stations, and most of our approximately 600 employees are part-time firefighters (RiB).

Our offer

Jämtland Rescue Services Federation offers a professional and development-oriented work environment where collaboration and trust are important parts of our working approach. We continuously work to develop our methods and strengthen our operational capability together with our collaboration partners.

As an employee with us, you receive wellness time during working hours, free work clothes, and good opportunities for work-life balance. All personnel are, of course, covered by collective agreements.

About you

We are looking for someone with a structured working style who thrives in a role where coordination, follow-up, and development are central parts. You have a good ability to collaborate and build trusting relationships both within the organization and with external partners.

The role entails great personal responsibility and requires that you can work independently while also having the ability to see the big picture and contribute to the development of the management system.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you have:

• MCF's training Rescue Management B, Incident Commander (LK2) or a fire protection engineer with RUB or other equivalent education that means you have the competence to act as a rescue leader.
• driver's license category B
• Good IT skills
• Good ability to communicate in Swedish, both orally and in writing.

Meritorious:

• Additional training – Management course for duty officer/Duty Rescue Chief
• Industry-specific experience – previous work in overall management and/or collaboration projects.

The goal is that all duty officers in the management system complete MCF's functional training.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We see that you have the ability, through environmental monitoring and networking, to follow developments in the field. Independently drive and follow up projects and work processes. Contribute to a good work environment and continued development work together with our partners.

Jämtland Rescue Services Federation aims to increase diversity in the organization. We therefore value the competence that an even age and gender distribution as well as ethnic and cultural diversity bring.

Employment requires a passed security screening and background check, carried out in accordance with the Security Protection Act.

Employment terms

Salary and start date by agreement. A probationary period may be applied during the first 6 months.

Your main place of employment will be Östersund.

Application

We want you to send your application documents by April 21 to:

Mark your application with "Operations Manager"